Duke was born on September 26, 1929 and married Priscilla on September 20, 1986. He boarded the Southerland in Sasebo, Japan on December 26, 1950 and left the ship September 1951 with a rate of GMMSN. . Duke inlisted in the Army in 1953 and retired after 25 years of total service in December 1974 with a rank of SFC (E-7). He spent most of his time in Japan, Korea and Okinawa. Duke is a member of the American Legion and is proud to be on the funeral detail where he has participated in many militaty funerals. He says he will continue to do so until the Alminghty reaches out to him.
Remarks: He has remained frends with three of his shipboard buddies, Jack Frye, Dave Hand, and Bert Fusco (now deceased) thru reunions and e-mail.
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