8,000 veterans living in Shoreline

There are said to be 8,000 veterans living in Shoreline.  This veteran proclaimed his service and his flag on Veteran's Day.  Photographed by Steven H. Robinson.

The sign says : World War Veteran. Air craft carrier USS Attu (Cve-102).  Gunners Mate 1943-1946.

According to 2010 NavSource Naval History, the USS Attu was:

CLASS - CASABLANCA
Displacement 7,800 Tons, Dimensions, 512' 3" (oa) x 65' 2" x 22' 4" (Max)
Armament 1 x 5"/38AA 8 x 40mm, 12 x 20mm, 27 Aircraft.
Machinery, 9,000 IHP; 2 Skinner, Uniflow engines, 2 screws
Speed, 19 Knots, Crew 860.

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