SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) — The 50th-anniversary crew reunion of the battleship U.S.S. South Dakota begins today.
Five surviving crew members–all in their 90s–will attend–including a Marine who was stationed on the ship known for much of World War II as “Battleship X.”
There will be a program at 10 a.m. Saturday at Hamre Hall in honor of the crew and the ship.
Below is a news release from the U.S.S. South Dakota Memorial.
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The 50th Anniversary of the USS South Dakota Memorial is September 7, 2019. The program will start at 10:00 AM at Hamre Hall on the campus of Augustana University with a band concert by the Sioux Falls Municipal Band, followed by a program at 11:00 AM. Daryl Ferguson, who was instrumental in acquiring several pieces from the ship, will be the speaker. The emcee will be LCDR Matt Michels, former Lt. Governor.
This year there will be five crew members returning to Sioux Falls. One Marine that was stationed on the ship is attending for his first time. All of these sailors are in their 90’s and those that have been here just can’t wait to return. The Reunion starts on Thursday, September 5, and continues through the 7th.
