Anchor

Anchor includes memorial plaques honoring those who served the nation in World War I, World War II, Desert Shield, Desert Storm, Korea, and Vietnam, with special focus on USS Oriskany, CVA-34 and CV-34. The central plaques record Korean War and Vietnam War casualties from the ship's company, air groups, air wings, and squadrons, and note that the aircraft carrier was donated by Utica Moose Lodge No. 450 and that items from the ship were donated with pride and gratitude by officers and men of USS Oriskany in 1964. Another plaque lists the commanding officers of USS Oriskany from 1950 to 1976 and recognizes Captains Charles A. Iarrobino and John H. Iarrobino as the only two brothers in United States naval history to command the same capital ship. Additional plaques identify USS Franklin CV13 as a sister ship of USS Oriskany CV34 and list Franklin's World War II awards and 925 killed in action, and honor Captain John H. Iarrobino for preserving the history of the carrier and those who served aboard her.

Oriskany, New York · United States