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U.S. NAVY CRUISER SAILORS ASSN

On 11 April 1992, seven World War II, Korean and Vietnam US Navy Cruiser Veterans met to discuss the formation of an association of cruiser sailors, On 18 June1992 the US Navy Cruiser Sailors Association was officially incor­porated. Now we can point with pride that our members represent virtually all light, heavy, nuclear and guided missile cruisers that have served and are serving the fleet. Our members come from all fifty states and include sailors who served aboard cruisers of the Australian, British, Canadian, New Zealand and Russian navies. We maintain a Cruiser Memorial Room aboard the USS SALEM (CA-139). as part of the United States Naval Shipbuilding Museum, Quincy, Massachusetts. Photographs, artifacts, and memorabilia from many cruisers are dis­played. A Living Tree, "October Glory" maple, and a Marker were dedicated at the Arlington National Cemetery in Honor and Remembrance of all who served aboard US Navy cruisers. A US Navy Cruiser Sailors Association plaque has been placed at the Navy Memorial in Washington, DC. We pro­duce a quarterly magazine featuring articles and photographs of cruisers, as well as other interesting naval topics.

U.S. NAVY WWII CRUISERS STILL ON STATION

USS HOUSTON CA-30 Sunda Strait - Java 2-28-42
USS ASTORIA CA-34 Savo Island 8-9-42
USS QUINCY CA-39 Savo Island 8-9-42
USS VINCENNES CA-44 Savo Island 8-9-42
USS ATlANTA CL-51 Guadalcanal 11-13-42
USS JUNEAU CL-52 Guadalcanal 11-13-42
USS NORTHAMPTON CA-26 Lunga Point 12-1-42
USS CHICAGO CA-29 Off Rennell Island 1-30-43
USS HELENA CL-50 Kula Gulf, New Georgia 7-6-43
USS INDIANAPOLIS CA-35 Philippine Sea 7-30-45

USNCSA MISSION STATEMENT

  • To remember and honor lost shipmates, particularly those who died defending our freedom.
  • To engage in mutually enjoyable association at an annual national reunion, local and regional meetings plus special events.
  • To perpetuate the history of US Navy cruisers and their crew members.
  • To carry out activities in support of veterans, retired and active cruiser sailors and their families.
  • To support and assist individual cruiser reunion associations.
  • To support and assist cruiser museum ships.

USNCS A MEMORIAL ROOM

Donations of memorabilia and artifacts to our Memorial Room are always appreciated. We are also looking for photographs for our library that we can use in our newsletter and other USNCSA projects.