USS Columbia CL-56 Memorial - Columbia, SC - World War II Memorials / Monuments on Waymarking.com

U.S.S. Columbia CL-56
Commissioned 29 July 1942
Decommissioned 30 November 1946
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A jackstaff mounted on the forecastle was salvaged during disassembly in Feb 1959 and is on display.
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Dedicated to perpetuate the memory of the valiant shipmates who served aboard the Gallant ship. U.S.S. Columbia CL-56. Especially those killed in action during World War II

Presented by:
USS Columbia CL-56 Association
April 20, 1991
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29 July 1942
2 Sept 1945
The Columbia is officially credited with the following:
Destruction of 27 planes
Assisting in the sinking of 1 Cruiser and 1 Destroyer at the Battle of Empress Augusta Bay
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2 Battleships, 1 Cruiser and 1 Destroyer at the Battle of Surigao Straits

Awards
10 Battlestars
2 Navy Unit Citations
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Date of Dedication: 04/20/1991 Property Permission: Public Location of waymark: 700 Hampton St Columbia, SC usa 00000 Commemoration: The USS Columbia CL-56 Access instructions: Not listed Access times: Not listed Website for Waymark: Not listed

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