First US Navy Graduates from Great Lakes Armed Guard Station Known as "Suicide Squad"

Summary: Great Lakes armed guard training station graduates known as "Avery's Angels" are the first wave of naval graduates from the Great Lakes region volunteer for gunner positions on merchant vessels; this is one of the most dangerous service positions offered, and thus Avery's Angels is also known as the "suicide squad"

Citation: TY - NEWS N1 - Provider:NewsBank, SQN: 12344240B20BDFD8 TI - "Suicide Squad" In Navy Name is                              Given to First Graduates at Great Lakes DA - 1918 Mar 01 PY - 1918 JF - Plain Dealer SP -                                2 CP - CLEVELAND PLAIN DEALER J1 - Cleveland, Ohio ER -