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George Washington USS Washington BB56
Saipan Battle Flag
Cougar
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Saipan Banner
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These flags were flown on the USS Washington BB56 during the bombardment of Saipan in 1944. They have been on display at the Officers Club at the Long Beach Naval Station until the base closed. They are now in the possession of the Los Angeles Maritime Museum, Berth 84, Foot of 6th Street in San Pedro, California. Museum Phone: (310) 832-6537

A Special Thank You to Paul Beatty, Charles Galligan
and son Mark for saving these Artifacts
from loss and for the photographs.

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