What was USS Bunker Hill (CV-17)?
Q: What was USS Bunker Hill (CV-17)?
A: USS Bunker Hill (CV-17) was a US Navy aircraft carrier built during World War II.
Q: Why was the ship named Bunker Hill?
A: The ship was named after the Battle of Bunker Hill, which took place during the American Revolutionary War.
Q: When was USS Bunker Hill commissioned?
A: USS Bunker Hill was commissioned in May 1943.
Q: What happened to USS Bunker Hill while it was covering the invasion of Okinawa?
A: USS Bunker Hill was struck by two kamikazes in quick succession, which set the vessel on fire.
Q: How many people were casualties on USS Bunker Hill?
A: More than 600 people were casualties on USS Bunker Hill.
Q: How many confirmed dead were there on USS Bunker Hill?
A: There were 346 confirmed dead on USS Bunker Hill.
Q: Were there any missing persons on USS Bunker Hill?
A: Yes, there were 43 missing persons on USS Bunker Hill.
