October 15, 1944

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Oct 15, 2014

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OCT 15, 1944 THE USS HOUSTON (CL-81) under tow by USS BOSTON (CA-69). — OCT 15, 1944
THE USS HOUSTON (CL-81) under tow by USS BOSTON (CA-69).

The USS HOUSTON (Cl-81) under tow by USS BOSTON (CA-69) after being struck amidships by an aerial torpedo during action off Formosa. Destroyer removing personnel from damaged cruiser.