Patten Family Reunited After Surviving USS Lexington Explosion

The transcript narrates the story of the Pattern family from Portland, Oregon, highlighting the naval service of the seven Pattern sons, all of whom survived the Battle of Lexington. Their father, Sailor Puppy, is proud of their achievements and his own service alongside them. Although he regrets not being present at the Coral Sea battle, his sons witnessed the historic event.

Who is Pop Pattern and what is notable about his family?

• A Portland resident with seven sons in the Air Force

• A ship captain with seven daughters in the Navy

• A Portland resident with seven sons in the Navy

• A famous general with seven sons in the army

What significant event did the Pattern family survive?

• The attack on Pearl Harbor

• The Battle of Midway

• The sinking of the Titanic

• The loss of the aircraft carrier Lexington

What was the role of the Lexington in the battle?

• It was a supply ship

• It helped crush the Japanese fleet

• It was a training vessel

• It was a hospital ship

Why is Sailor Puppy proud of his sons?

• They all became doctors

• They all became generals

• They all became pilots

• They all survived a major battle

What is Sailor Puppy's only regret?

• Not being a pilot

• Not being aboard for the Coral Sea battle

• Not being a general

• Not having more sons