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History of USS Oklahoma City

The USS Oklahoma City is a United States Navy cruiser that was in service from 1944 to 1979. It played a significant role in World War II, participating in numerous campaigns in the Pacific theater. The ship was later reactivated during the Vietnam War and the Lebanese Civil War. After its decommissioning, the USS Oklahoma City was eventually sunk as a target during a training exercise in 1999.

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ABOUT USS Oklahoma City

  • The USS Oklahoma City was a light cruiser of the United States Navy, commissioned in 1944 during World War II.
  • During the war, the USS Oklahoma City participated in the Battle of Leyte Gulf and the Battle of Okinawa.
  • After the war, the ship was decommissioned in 1947 but was reactivated in 1960 and converted into a guided missile cruiser.
  • In 1987, the USS Oklahoma City was involved in the Iran-Iraq War, providing naval gunfire support for Kuwaiti tankers under attack by Iranian forces.
  • The ship was decommissioned for the final time in 1979 and was eventually sunk as a target in 1999 during a training exercise.
  • During its service, the USS Oklahoma City received two battle stars for its actions during World War II and two Navy Unit Commendations for its service in Vietnam.
  • The ship was nicknamed the "OK City" by its crew members and earned a reputation for being a highly effective and versatile vessel.
  • In 1945, the USS Oklahoma City became the first American warship to enter Tokyo Bay after the surrender of Japan, leading the way for the Allied occupation of the country.
  • Throughout its service, the USS Oklahoma City carried out a wide range of missions, from anti-submarine warfare to providing humanitarian aid during natural disasters.
  • The legacy of the USS Oklahoma City lives on through the memories of its crew members and the historical records of its distinguished service in the U.S. Navy.

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