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Memorial U.S.S. Nevada

This memorial commemorates the actions of the USS Nevada during the attack on Pearl Harbor. During the attack, 57 crewmembers were killed in action defending their ship against Japanese air attacks on the morning of December 7, 1941. Two crewmembers were awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor. 15 crewmembers were awarded the Navy Cross.

The memorial is located at the Naval Station Pearl Harbor complex. and is only accessable to the general public with a military escort.

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Source

  • Text: Fedor de Vries
  • Photos: Anne Bolijn (1), Anthony (Sharky) Ward (2)

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