The casualties of the attack on Pearl Harbor reached the thousands, and it became one of the most horrific tragedies to occur on US soil in history. One of these losses was that of a baby, but her life was not taken from her by the attack. Her remains were in an urn for four years, and when the Japanese took out the boat her father was working, she was lost to the bottom of the bay, entombed there ’til this day.
Twin sisters
Twins Nancy Lynne Wagner and Mary Dianne Wagner were born on August 29, 1937. The two were born prematurely, and both suffered complications as a result. Unfortunately, Nancy died two days after birth, while Mary remained in the hospital for around four months. She was pronounced dead three separate times before finally being released to her family.
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