James Kaler, a machinist, worked a lathe that formed the shaft of the USS Drexle

Source

Portland Press Herald

Date

9-2-1994

Pages

10B

Abstract

James Kaler, a machinist, worked a lathe that formed the shaft of the USS Drexler, which was launched 50 years ago tomorrow. Kaler later joined the U.S. Navy, and was among the 158 men who died when the Drexler sank on May 28, 1945, after a Japanese kamikaze attack off Okinawa. Kaler will be remembered tomorrow by his widow, Laurada Barter, who will toss a wreath into the Kennebec River.

Subjects

Drexler (Ship), James Kahler

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