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Late in the morning of 25 October 1944, a
formation of six enemy began simultaneous kamikaze attacks against task
force elements, including White Plains, participating in the Battle of Leyte
Gulf. Two of aircraft attacked White Plains. White Plains’ gunners
scored a hit on one of the intruders (which eventually crashed USS St. Lo)
and shot down another just yards astern. The resulting explosion scattered
debris across the ship’s flight deck and sides causing minor casualties.
Following the action, White Plains steamed to Biak.11 crewmen were wounded.
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