bluejacket
Example Sentences
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From a military standpoint this is not long enough to turn out a well-trained soldier or a bluejacket.
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
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 U.S. bluejacket who spoke could make allowances for human curiosity.
From Time Magazine Archive
Let me tell you how a bluejacket nobly gave his life for another as the ship was sinking.
From The Childrens' Story of the War, Volume 3 (of 10) by Parrott, James Edward
