The USS New Jersey (BB-62), the second ship to be named the
New Jersey, was launched in December 1942. She remained in service and action
until 1991 when she was decommissioned. In 2000, she took up her final home in
Camden, NJ, to become a museum. During her 49 years of service, the USS New
Jersey took part in World War II, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, and service
off Beirut, Lebanon, and service in the Persian Gulf prior to Desert Storm.
During those years, she received a total of 19 Battle and Campaign Stars. With
that total, the USS New Jersey is America’s most decorated battleship and
surviving warship. I have had the honor of touring this majestic battleship and
recommend it to anyone in the area. She truly is amazing.
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