Talk:USS Manlove

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Wow....what a name!

Anyway, what is with the "exploding Japanese plane"? Does that mean a kamikaze, or did a Japanese bomber just happen to be hit by AA and explode as it was flying overhead still carrying bombs? I'm guessing the former, and it would be nice if it specified. — Preceding unsigned comment added by .45Colt (talk • contribs) 13:27, 7 February 2014 (UTC)[reply]

My Grandfather's Service

My grandfather served aboard the Manlove. He told me that he was the "depth charge man" and he recalled seeing the debris float to the surface after I-32 was sunk. He also recalled the kamikaze attack off the coast of Saipan. He was posted at the top of the ship, the highest point. According to my grandfather, the kamikaze pilot wore a red headband and he told me how eerie it was looking into his eyes as he flew in before contact. The plane hit mid-ship directly below the crows nest where my grandfather was stationed. On the deck below, one of his ship mates was cut in half by the plane. He was buried at sea. He told me many many stories about his time on the ship, including the "typhoon". My other grandfather also served in the pacific, aboard the APA 53 Warren with the SeaBee's. I'm incredibly proud to have such a strong connection with these men and these ships. God Bless America 🇺🇸 174.255.66.166 (talk) 04:52, 21 November 2021 (UTC)[reply]