Vice Admiral Dirk Debbink (USN, Retired) provides remarks on the inspirational and honorable sacrifice of the brave men who fought, died, and survived the Battle of Midway.

Chicago Commemorates the 75th Anniversary of the Battle of Midway

Blue Jacket Choir, Navy Training Support Center, Great Lakes, performs the National Anthem during opening ceremony of 75th anniversary of the Battle of Midway commemoration.

Toby Mack, Co-Chair of the Chicago Navy Memorial Foundation, with Vice Admiral Dirk Debbink (USN, Retired).

Navy JROTC cadets from Chicago’s Hyman G. Rickover Naval Academy provide color guard during the City of Chicago’s commemoration of the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Midway.

Ninety-five year old and WWII veteran Jack Coombe stands to be recognized for his military service during the attack on Pearl Harbor and the Battle of Midway.

Approximately 150 attendees gathered to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Midway at Chicago’s Midway International Airport, Concourse A and Battle of Midway exhibit.

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