Comments by "David Elliott" (@davidelliott5843) on "USS Greer, USS Kearny, USS Reuben James, and the Undeclared War." video.

  1. British merchant sailors were paid until the end of their voyage. If their ship sank they pay stopped. Despite a 25% chance of dying in service there has never been an official recognition of their bravery. Wikipedia says Recognizing the inadequate recognition of the bravery of merchant seamen the London-based shipping insurers Lloyd's of London, privately produced a decoration for gallantry which became known as Lloyds War Medal for Bravery and quickly became a very highly respected award.
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