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Howard E. Brooks poses for a portrait at his home on Friday January 08, 2016 in Mount Laurel, NJ. Brooks served on the USS Houston (CA-30). The vessel was sunk in World War II. Following the sinking of the ship, he was captured by the Japanese and held as a prisoner of war. (Photo by Matt McClain/ The Washington Post)

Howard E. Brooks poses for a portrait at his home on Friday January 08, 2016 in Mount Laurel, NJ. Brooks served on the USS Houston (CA-30). The vessel was sunk in World War II. Following the sinking of the ship, he was captured by the Japanese and held as a prisoner of war. (Photo by Matt McClain/ The Washington Post)