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On 1 November 1944, while on patrol in Leyte
Gulf supporting U.S. troops forces during the invasion of the Philippines,
Claxton suffered serious damage when a Japanese suicide plane crashed
and exploded in the water along her starboard side. With all her after
living spaces flooded, Claxton fought her own damage as she rescued
187 survivors of
Abner Read (DD-526), also a kamikaze's victim. 5 crewmen were killed
and 23 were wounded.
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