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Bob Merryweather was a fireman second class aboard the Lee from 1944 to 1946.
He currently lives in Muncie, Indiana. |
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Older brother, Richard B. Merryweather and Robert P. Merryweather.
Richard, who had enlisted before Bob and was assigned to another ship, passed away on July 28, 2007. |
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Bob on the deck of the USS Harry Lee in New York Harbor. |
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Outline of the USS Harry Lee in New York Harbor.
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The USS Harry Lee in the Harbor of Colon. |
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Bob Merryweather and "Irish" McGarry sitting on a monument in Colon, Panama. |
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Bob with shipmate Leo K. Meyers on the fantail of the Harry Lee. |
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Outdoor movieland aboard the USS Harry Lee. |
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Welcome sign along a highway near New York Harbor. Photo taken from LCVP. |
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Liberty party returning from the City of Colon. Bob had running boat duty that day. |
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After gun deck of the Harry Lee after removal of guns. Photo taken from the fantail. |
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Thanks to Bob Merryweather and his daughter, Robin for sending these great memorable photos of the Lee. |
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