Last surviving Marine of the USS Indianapolis sinking dies at 96

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Last surviving Marine of the USS Indianapolis sinking dies at 96
By: Katie Cox - WRTV News - 05-08-21
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INDIANAPOLIS — Edgar Harrell, the last surviving Marine of the USS Indianapolis sinking, has passed away at the age of 96.

According to USS Indianapolis, Ed was a beloved crew member who traveled the world sharing the story of his ship and shipmates.

"He joined the crew as a sea-going marine in 1944, meaning he was one of the best of the best," the group posted on Facebook. "During his time aboard the ship, he helped guard components of the atomic bomb. After the torpedoing, he was a hero amongst his shipmates."

Edgar and fellow shipmate, James Smith, both passed away this week, meaning there are now only five surviving crew members from the USS Indianapolis tragedy.

"Of course, we’ll miss his passionate telling of the rescue story, and how he felt the Lord’s comfort throughout the ordeal," the group posted.

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We are shocked and saddened to hear that Edgar Harrell, the last surviving Marine of the USS Indianapolis sinking, has passed away.

Ed was beloved among the group, and traveled the world sharing the story of his ship and shipmates. He joined the crew as a sea-going marine in 1944, meaning he was one of the best of the best. During his time aboard ship, he helped guard components of the atomic bomb. After the torpedoing, he was a hero amongst his shipmates.

Of course, we’ll miss his passionate telling of the rescue story, and how he felt the Lord’s comfort throughout the ordeal. You can learn more about Ed’s story in the book he wrote with his son David, entitled “Out of the Depths”.

With the passing of James Smith earlier this week, and now Edgar, there are only 5 living survivors. Let’s all do what we can to keep their Legacies alive.

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Personal note: In behalf of www.patriotfiles.com we send our respects to the Family and the Marine Corp. for the loss of Edgar Harrell. We thank Edgar for his service - I'm sure he will be missed but now he's with those he served with and I'm sure he was greeted warmly upon his arrival.
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