The first USS Samuel B. Roberts (DE-413) is underway in this undated file photo. The ship sank during the Battle off Samar on Oct. 25, 1944.

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The first USS Samuel B. Roberts (DE-413) is underway in this undated file photo. The ship sank during the Battle off Samar on Oct. 25, 1944.

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WASHINGTON (Oct. 25, 2013) The first USS Samuel B. Roberts (DE-413) is underway in this undated file photo. The ship sank during the Battle off Samar on Oct. 25, 1944. Lt. Cmdr. R. W. Copeland, USNR, was in command and was awarded the Navy Cross for heroism for his actions during the battle. (U.S. Navy photo courtesy of the Naval History and Heritage Command) File# 131025-N-ZZ999-002

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