The USS San Diego (CL-53) was described by some of her crew as "the unbeatable ship nobody ever heard of" because she was almost never recognized in newsreels about the battles she fought, though she kicked ass and brought every single one of her crew home safely.
In 1945, Admiral Nimitz ordered the San Diego to be the first American warship to enter Tokyo bay.
That's my Grandpa!! So great to see this video.
mikejordan13 1 year ago
The USS San Diego (CL-53) was described by some of her crew as "the unbeatable ship nobody ever heard of" because she was almost never recognized in newsreels about the battles she fought, though she kicked ass and brought every single one of her crew home safely.
In 1945, Admiral Nimitz ordered the San Diego to be the first American warship to enter Tokyo bay.
cdfe3388 2 years ago
Looks like he found peace. Good for him. Great story.
sddave124 2 years ago
great to see dad again...he was driven to complete that memorial, and none of us knew he was sick...amazing! I love ya dad...
Ntended 3 years ago
my grandfather served on the USS San Diego, Gunner's Mate Edward M. Hopkins of Kansas City, Missouri.
djshmulik 3 years ago