bluejacket

Example Sentences

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Behind her, one catches a glimpse of the entire U. S. Navy, but especially of one roustabout bluejacket to whom Actor George O'Brien has given his first name and a good characterization.

From Time Magazine Archive

The bluejacket wondered what was wrong, why he had been called to the "nut factory."

From Time Magazine Archive

The President tapped the bluejacket on the shoulder and asked: "Where did you get all those battle stars, sailor?"

From Time Magazine Archive

Cumbersome, inefficient bookkeeping will be replaced by a simple pay-record card to be carried by the bluejacket wherever he goes.

From Time Magazine Archive

There was on each man's countenance that curious blend of solemnity and ecstatic anticipation only to be read in the face of a bluejacket or marine about to start on long leave.

From The Long Trick by Bartimeus