The kamikaze hits Columbia at 1729.
The plane and its bomb penetrated two decks
before exploding, killing 13 and wounding 44.
The plane and its bomb penetrated two decks
before exploding, killing 13 and wounding 44.
In addition to the Navy Unit Commendation, Columbia received 10 battle stars for World War II service.
Columbia flew a Confederate Navy Ensign as a battle flag throughout combat in the South Pacific in World War II. This was done in honor of the ship's namesake, the capital city of South Carolina, the first state to secede from the Union.
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