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The Wisconsin Square, Norfolk Virginia The Wisconsin Square in Norfolk Virginia , is a beautiful area with a purpose dear to the hearts of all USS Newport News (CA-148) sailors. Alongside the square lies the USS Wisconsin (BB-64), standing in all it's might. Watching over the square is the Lone Sailor statue. The Memorial was sponsored the US Navy Memorial Foundation and the City of Norfolk. Additional financial support and assistance was provided by the USS Newport News Reunion Association, the USS Cole Association, USS Iowa association, USS Nimitz Association, USS Scorpion Association, USS Forrestal Association and USS Liberty Association Franklin "Rags" Ragland represented the USS Newport News during this project and insured that the memorial was presented in the manor required for this somber event. |
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The Wisconsin Square, Lone Sailor Statue and the Memorial Plaques
The Lone Sailor statue is an exact replica of
the famous statue |
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The Wisconsin Square is located on the port side of the USS Wisconsin (BB-64) |
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