USS New Jersey (BB-62) - Wikipedia
New Jersey earned nine battle stars for her World War II service, four for the Korean War, three for the Vietnam War, and three for action in Lebanon and the Persian Gulf region. [68]
Battleship USS New Jersey BB-62 Battle Record Page
Battle Efficiency "E" Award for Mission Excellence Department Excellence Award. Gulf War Mission - 2 Campaign Stars Awarded: 1. Persian Gulf, National Defense Service December 1989. 2. Persian Gulf, Armed Forces Expedition December 2 - 14, 1989. Obtained from the Naval Historical Center in Washington, D.C.
Full History - Battleship New Jersey
In World War II, Korea, Vietnam, Lebanon, and the Persian Gulf, the New Jersey earned a total of 19 Battle and Campaign stars, making her the most decorated battleship in American history, the most of any surviving U.S. Navy ship, and the second-most decorated ship in American history.
USS NEW JERSEY (BB-62) Deployments & History - HullNumber.com
Class: Iowa-class battleship. Named for: State of New Jersey. Complement: 1921 Officers and Enlisted . Displacement: 45000 tons. Length: 887 feet 7 inches . Beam: 108.2 feet . Flank Speed: 33 knots
USS New Jersey (BB 62) - Unofficial US Navy Site
USS New Jersey (BB 62) - decommissioned - USS NEW JERSEY was the second of the four IOWA - class battleships and throughout her long life she was commissioned for 257 months. USS NEW JERSEY was the second ship in the Navy to bear the name.
What Was the Best Battleship Ever? | The National Interest
Nov 10, 2024 · What Was the Best Battleship Ever? The USS New Jersey (BB-62), known as "Big J," is arguably the greatest battleship ever, renowned for her impressive combat record and longevity. Commissioned in...
Battleship USS New Jersey BB-62 History / Statistics Page
Launched during a dark period in American history following the sneak attack on Pearl Harbor, she distinguished herself by becoming the most decorated Battleship in U.S. Naval History. In nearly 50 years of service she earned 19 Battle Stars …
USS New Jersey (BB 62) of the US Navy - American Battleship of …
New Jersey was awarded 16 battle stars for her actions against the enemy in three conflicts, making her the most decorated battleship in the history of the U.S. Navy In 1999, New Jersey was towed from Bremerton to Philadelphia in preparation for final berthing as a …
The 5 most legendary American battleships ever - We Are The …
Jan 17, 2023 · Over decades of service the USS New Jersey was awarded with 19 battle stars. 5. Mighty Mo’ hosted the Japanese surrender ceremony and was America’s last battleship.
USS New Jersey BB-62 - Historycentral
New Jersey remained in the Persian Gulf for the rest of the year, returning to the United States in February 1990.[36] New Jersey earned the Navy Unit Commendation for Vietnam service. She has received nine battle stars for World War II; four for the Korean conflict; and two for Vietnam.