Uss new jersey bb62 big j or black dragon is an iowaclass battleship, and was the second ship of the united states navy to be named after the us state of new jersey. The battleship uss new jersey delivered 16inch gunfire on antiaircraft positions in the syrianoccupied mountains southeast of beirut, as the syrians continue to fire at u. Dreadnaught 83 84 uss new jersey bb62 cruise book beirut. Beirut restaurant nj 1543 main ave, clifton, new jersey 07011 rated 4. This was the uss new jerseys first action off lebanon. Remembering vietnam war aboard the uss new jersey by chris brennan, inquirer staff writer, posted. Charles edison wife of governor edison of new jersey former secretary of the navy. Usn battleship and battle group patches garth thompson navy. Dennis brooks said the 16inch guns of the new jersey, the only operational battleship in the world, began firing at 1. Page 1 of 3 usn battleship and battle group patches posted in garth thompson navy, coast guard and other sea services patches. The uss cole has deployed off the coast of lebanon as that nations political crisis deepens.
The uss new jersey fires a salvo from its 1650 guns during a deployment off the coast of beirut, lebanon. Hanson was an army sergeant in his early 20s during the first of two tours of duty in vietnam when his latenight poker game. Very colorful patch, iron on backing great detail and stitching great for a jacket or vest beirut lebabon patch 1982 1983 veteran owned and operated business retired marine. The multinational force in lebanon also mnf was an international peacekeeping force created in 1982 and sent to lebanon to oversee the withdrawal of the palestinian liberation organization. Lebanon mission 1 campaign star awarded support of u. With the onset of the syrian civil war in 2011 various rebel groups sought to overthrow the assad regime, and the increased violence and threats of international escalation and intervention led, eventually, to the united states. This brass plaque was once mounted on the quarterdeck of the uss new jersey bb62. Battleship class leader uss iowa bb61 gemsco 1950s. Us navy battleship patches, military gifts and more at. New jersey earned more battle stars for combat actions than the other three completed iowaclass battleships, and was the only us battleship providing gunfire support during the vietnam war.
Wars and conflicts between the united states and syria. Our multinational force beirut patch is a regulation, full color, embroidered military patch. In lebanon, uss new jersey indeed used wgs72 world geodetic system 1972 coordinates, while usmc and us army personnel ashore used 1. On 28 novemberafter 23 october 1983 beirut barracks bombingthe u. See more ideas about battleship, us battleships and navy ships. This is the same patch that is supplied to the marine corps and sold in the marine corps base exchanges. American battleship uss new jersey firing 16 rounds at syrian and druze positions in lebanon on february 4, 1984. Multinational peacekeeping force beirut, lebanon jm1100. Cloth background with embroidered insignia and easy sew or iron on application. Oct 23, 20 president ronald reagan ordered the battleship uss new jersey, stationed off the lebanese coast, to bombard the hills near beirut in retaliation. Months later, the marines were ordered out of lebanon. Returned to service in december 1982, within nine months it was back in action, supporting u. A recent study by the general accounting office, an investigative arm of congress, concluded that although the battleship new jersey accomplished her 1983 mission off lebanon by silencing the fire of the syrianbacked forces near beirut, the accuracy of her 16inch guns was less than desired. In late september 1982, a second mnf force landed to help stabilize the lebanese government and.
The participants included contingents of united states. The battleship uss new jersey opened fire repeatedly. Marines mark 30 anniversary of the beirut barracks bombing. Battleship shells gemayels foes the washington post. The mnf was targeted again by bombs on december 21, with a truck bomb killing a french soldier and 14 lebanese outside a french military base, and. Show your service pride with your detailed uss new jersey patch.
Post your united states navy battleship items here along with your usn battle group patches led by any class ship, bb, cg, cvn, lha, etc. Us navy battleship patches made the from the same manufacturer that supplies the us navy. Battle record of the uss new jersey battleship uss new. On 14 december, new jersey fired 11 projectiles from her 16inch guns at hostile positions inland of beirut. Us navy uss new jersey bb62 desk display 50 wwii battleship ship es model. Beirut lebanon, armed forces expedition september 23, 1983 april 3, 1984. Naval history blog blog archive beirut marine barracks. Multinational peacekeeping force beirut, lebanon jm1101 size 4 inches embroidered on twill this is an original patch from the collection of jim millholland. Marines, multinational peacekeeping forces beirut, lebanon, september 1983 april 1984. Uss new jersey bb 62 big j or black dragon is an iowaclass battleship, and was the second ship of the united states navy to be named after the us state of new jersey. The participants included contingents of united states marines, uni.
The uss new jersey, in all its glory, remains the most decorated battleship to have ever flown the colors of the united states of america, earning some 19 battle stars for actions covering world war 2, korea, vietnam and lebanon a testament to her crews, commanders and systems alike, operating in deadly and efficient unison and instilling the. Finally decommissioned on february 8, 1991, and stricken from the navy list on january 4, 1999, the new jersey was donated as a museum on july 20, 2000, and is now preserved at camden, nj. Marine navy mug uss new jersey bb62 beirut lebanon war 1983 1984 multi international peacekeeping force beirut lebanon patch med cruise 8 beirut 19821984 challenge coin usmc interest. The battleship uss new jersey fired its 16inch guns. See more ideas about beirut, marines and marine barracks. The staff of the battleship new jersey is trying to locate the plaque and have it returned to the ship.
Iow, the suggested misuse of datums and grids has nothing to do with the excessive dispersion observed with uss new jerseys gunnery off beirut. Jim worked at the mare island shipyard for 34 years as a planner and estimator. Click here for a photo tour of the uss new jersey museum. This was the uss new jersey s first action off lebanon. The multinational force in lebanon also mnf was an international peacekeeping force created in 1982, after the demand was made by lebanon to the uns secretary general, and initially to oversee the withdrawal of the palestine liberation organization. President ronald reagan ordered the battleship uss new jersey, stationed off the lebanese coast, to bombard the hills near beirut in retaliation. The new jersey, which is nicknamed firepower for freedom, was summoned to lebanon in september to protect the 1,200 marines on the ground at beirut airport as part of the multinational. Multinational forces beirutlebanon 19821983 patch ebay. Big ass 16 guns, bad ass 5 guns, tomahawk cruise missiles, harpoon missiles, phalanx ciws, what more could you. Uss new jersey for sale military collectibles for sale. Uss new jersey bb62 patch navy patches uss new jersey patch. Multinational forces beirut lebanon patch 4 round white patch with multinational forces beirut lebanon patch. When the ship was moved from bremerton, wa to camden, nj to become the museum, the plaque was not included with the material returned on the ship. The battleship uss new jersey opened fire repeatedly tonight.
Meanwhile, yasser arafat and his plo left tripoli on december 20 on five greek ships bound for tunisia. Usn battleship and battle group patches garth thompson. Uss new jersey bb62 fires a salvo from her 1650 guns during a deployment off the coast of beirut, lebanon, 9 january 1984. The first submarine he worked on was the uss catfish. Uss new jersey bb62 patch navy patches uss new jersey.
Uss new jersey was the second ship in the navy to bear the name. The battleship patches we currently have include the uss iowa bb61 patch, uss new jersey bb62 patch, uss missouri bb63 patch and the uss wisconsin bb64 patch. Reunion information is available here for the 2020 event in cherry hill, nj. Oct 23, 20 the battleship new jersey bb62, ordered from nicaraguan waters to the shores of lebanon, arrived off beirut the last weekend in september. Ships store can be found by clicking on membership info at the top of the page. The uss new jersey fires a salvo from her 16 inch guns during a deployment off the coast of beirut. At the airport compound, bunkers were hardened, perimeter security was tightened, and mobile patrols were reduced. The multinational peacekeeping force, also known as the mnf, was an international military group consisting of forces from the us, france, and italy, which was created in august 1982 to oversee the evacuation of thousands of palestinian liberation organization plo fighters from beirut, lebanon. Beirut, lebanon the battleship uss new jersey fired its 16inch guns at artillery in syrianheld territory today as british troops became the first of the fournation peacekeeping force to. Feb 08, 2017 a video honoring the marines of the multinational peacekeeping force in beirut, lebanon, 1982 1984. Beirut restaurant nj home clifton, new jersey menu.
The second new jersey bb62 was launched on 7 december 1942 by the philadelphia naval shipyard. Charles edison, wife of governor edison of new jersey, former secretary of the navy. Plaque dedication pictures and movie are available here. On 14 december, new jersey fired 11 projectiles from her 16 inch 406 mm guns at hostile positions inland of beirut.
A video honoring the marines of the multinational peacekeeping force in beirut, lebanon, 1982 1984. Iow, the suggested misuse of datums and grids has nothing to do with the excessive dispersion observed with uss new jersey s gunnery off beirut. Uss new jersey in lebanon channeling thread page 2. Holden in command new jersey completed fitting out and trained her. In response to more fire, the battleship uss new jersey fired on lebanon on december 14 and 15. New jersey earned more battle stars for combat actions than the other three completed iowa class battleships, and was the only us battleship providing gunfire support. Americas most decorated battleship uss new jersey, bb62 to commemorate the recommissioning of the battleship new jersey 15 january 1983. Uss new jersey bb62 the second new jersey bb62 was launched 7 december 1942 by the philadelphia naval shipyard. Top marine, survivors remember 1983 beirut blast cbs news. This patch would be a great gift idea and a wonderful addition to your patch collection. Navy aerial bow view of the iowaclass battleship new jersey bb62 firing its nine 16inch50 caliber guns simultaneously. Beirut, lebanon the battleship uss new jersey opened fire repeatedly tonight with its 5inch guns at druze moslem positions in response to attacks on the u.
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