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English: Accession: NHHC 1985-309-EH Officer's sword, United States Navy. Sword belonging to Admiral Arleigh Burke, USN. Burke served in the Pacific theatre with Vice Admiral Marc A. Mitscher and was awarded the Navy Cross for his actions during World War II. Burke went on to become Chief of Naval Operations. Collection of Curator Branch: Naval History and Heritage Command.
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