Groton ceremony to mark anniversary of WWII battle

GROTON, Conn. (AP) — The Navy's submarine base in Groton is hosting a ceremony to honor the 70th anniversary of a key battle in World War II.

A wreath will be laid in the Thames River on Monday to honor service members lost in the Battle of Midway in the Pacific.

Deen Brown, a retired Navy sailor who participated in the battle as a crew member of the USS Trout, will be a guest at the ceremony. The submarine base's commanding officer, Capt. Marc Denno, will be the featured speaker.

The event at the Submarine Force Library and Museum is open to the public.