LT James Cecil Pierce, USN, 649805/6462
Born 11 July 1924, Clinton, North Carolina
Active duty since 6 August 1941
Wife: Pauline M. Pierce, Virginia Beach (died later)
Parents: deceased
Died in Naval Security Group (intelligence) Department spaces
while destroying registered publications
Wife: died soon after.
Buried: Arlington National Cemetery, grave 8576R, Section 13
| Basic Facts about USS Liberty |
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| 34 Killed in Action |
| 174 Wounded in Action |
| Congressional Medal of Honor |
| 2 Navy Crosses |
| 38 Silver/Bronze Stars |
| 208 Purple Hearts |
This is one of the three American flags shot down by Israeli forces during their attack on the USS Liberty.
The American Legion is the nation’s largest wartime veterans’ assistance organization, officially committed to “devotion to our fellow servicemembers and veterans.” Yet, Legion managers have torpedoed resolutions supporting the Liberty, refused to allow a booth by the Liberty Veterans Association at its 2013 national convention, and refused to publish a paid ad in support of the Liberty crew, and treated survivors and family members with arrogance and disdain. Read more