Fellow Members: I have located a copy of this splendid account "ONLY 317 SURVIVED" telling the story of those surviving the sinking of the USS Indianapolis during the waning days of WW II and the ensuing saga of those who survived. May I strongly urge my fellow members to consider purchasing a copy from its author and survivor, Mr. Paul Murphy. If you are interested in securing a copy, please write him at 14055 Dogleg Lane; Broomfield, Colorado 80223. It is a gripping and incredible account of an historical event with reverberations up to our present time. Its a great and important story. Thank you.
A sad case: the USS Indianapolis and her Captain. The Japanese killed many in their sub attack, and then the sea took its share for the next I think two weeks. Then the Navy had to find a scapegoat to hide upper level incompetence in asset tracking, search and rescue, as well as lousy intel briefings for the USS Indianapolis. The Navy tried and convicted the Captain who later committed suicide in the early 60s. Mr Murphy's account would certainly be of interest to me. Do you have a price for the book?
I just received my copy, autographed by Mr. Murphy for $30.00 + $5.00 Media Mail postage. I am thrilled to have it and well worth the money. Thank you sincerely for your interest. Incidentaly I have nothing to gain except trying to get their astounding story more appreciated and out there.
I wouldnt mind a copy of his book as well. I just dont know when I could buy it though? I am disgusted with the Navy's attempt to make the ships Captain the scapegoat for THEIR blunder. Thanks to THEM, the Captain took his own life. I wonder if the Navy ever got around to making an apology to the Captains family as well as the survivors of the Indianapolis?
There is no question this horrendous event was not the Navy's finest hour. We all know there were many catastrophic and devastating decisions and blunders made through the course of war, some have been righted and some have not. All however are now interwoven into the fibers of this important history. In this particular case, Captain McVay was ultimately "cleared" in part with the herculaean efforts of his family and with the influence of some of these splendid 317 survivors. This book is about those survivors, now national treasures themselves. So I urge you to "reconsider" and contemplate buying this book. Much of the funds go to the furtherance of their cause, and may I add, one I am not connected with in any way. Only that of a former "Navy Man" and one who served. Thanks
