The next reunion is being held on Sept 17-20, 2008 in Rapid City, South Dakota

Awards, Citations and Campaign Ribbons




Precedence of awards is from top to bottom, left to right
Top Row - Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation - China Service Medal (extended) - American Campaign Medal
Second Row - Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal (2) - World War II Victory Medal - Navy Occupation Service Medal (with Asia clasp)
Third Row - National Defense Service Medal (2) - Korean Service Medal (5) - Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (1-Cuba)
Fourth Row - Philippines Liberation Medal (2) - United Nations Service Medal - Republic of Korea War Service Medal (retroactive)

 

Welcome to the USS. Algol AKA-54 Tribute Web Site.

The Crew of the Algol would like to welcome you to our web site.  We hope on the site you find a comprehensive history, a listing of ships company and pictures past and present, a memorial page for her fallen and gallant crew members who sailed on a very gallant ship.  You will also find links to other  Amphibious Assault ships that have web sites on the internet.  We hope you enjoy your visit with us and come back for future updates and important information, if you're a part of ships company or just surfing please come back.   Thank you for stopping by.  To e-mail Art Nelson for more information just click his name below.

Art Nelson


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History  This page will be a comprehensive history of the this ship. It will introduce you to a very gallant ship with numerous awards and battle stars. In Memory Honor Of  This page is for the sailors who served aboard the  Algol  and died either during their tour of duty or after their discharge from the Navy.
Ships Company  This a listing of the men who sailed aboard the USS. Algol AKA-54. Ships Pictures  We will put pictures here from cruise books and pictures that have been sent to me.; Also pictures of the modern Amphibious Navy and some of the hardware they're using now like L.A.C's
Next Reunion  On this page you find the information for the upcoming Reunion. '95 SD2.jpg (192406 bytes)Reunion Pictures  On this page you will find pictures from other reunions. Click picture to enlarge.
  Picture Album

 

Military & Graphic Links   Here we will have links to other Ships, organizations and military graphic links                       

               News & Views 

This is a new section to show new people who are entering the Ship's Company Page and for any news I hear to pass on to Crewmen. Changes in E-Mail addressee's & residences.

 

Algol Forums
 
U.S. Navy:  This is the Navy's main web site and lead in to our Naval world
U.S.Navy History: The navy has some wonderful history and here is the place to find it on just about any naval ship and battle.

The Wall:  Need I say anymore as to what this link is to!

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Old Blue Jacket

Navy Link
lwojimaflag3.jpg (146716 bytes) Who Really Raised The Flag on Iwo Jima? Page dedicated to who really raised the flag over Iwo Jima.

Sinking of the Algol

    

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