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Memorial USS Harder

At the Utah Veterans Cemetery & Memorial Park there is a monument that commemorates the submarine USS Harder and its crew.

The USS Harder was one of the most successful American submarines during World War II. She went on 6 war patrols and sank a total of 78,000 tons of Japanese ships before sinking with all hands. The nickname of the USS Harder was: "Hit 'Em Harder"

The USS Harder received a total of 6 Battle stars and a Presidential Unit Citation.

Photo 1: the entire crew of the USS Harder
Photo 2: a TORPEDO MK.XIV MOD. 3A as a monument with the monument below it
Photo 3: A photo of the USS Harder
Photo 4: a commemorative plaque with the following text:
HARDER MEMORIAL
The USS Harder crew under the superb leadership of Commander Samuel D Dealey USN set a war record for submarines by sinking five Japanese destroyers in five days and was credited with sinking 78,000 tons of Japanese shipping before being lost in 1944.
May all the lost Submariners have eternal peace knowing the sacrifice they made helped defeat the evil forces who tried to enslave the world.
May this hallowed place reflect the bond the living share with those who have given all for the price of freedom and peace.
Photo 5: a commemorative plaque with the names of the crew on it.

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Source

  • Text: Gio Theunissen
  • Photos: Gio Theunissen

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