River Vale in Bergen County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

USS Enterprise (CV-6) Stern Plate

Photographed By Larry Gertner, March 6, 2010

1. USS Enterprise (CV-6) Stern Plate Marker

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USS Enterprise (CV-6)
Stern Plate
Mr. Henry Hoffman, the engineer responsible for the dismantling of the Enterprise between 1958 and 1960, had the foresight to recognize the historical significance of the Aircraft Carrier’s stern plate. In 1959 he donated this sacred artifact to the Township of River Vale for all to view at Hoffman Field where it remained until July 2000 when it was moved to the Veteran’s Memorial Park.
Enterprise was commissioned in 1938 with the words, “May she also say with pride: I have done the State some service.” During World War II her planes and guns claimed 911 enemy aircraft, 71 ships sunk and 192 damaged. At the end of the war she had earned 20 Battle Stars, the first Presidential Unit Citation awarded to any ship, and the Navy Unit Commendation. Her distinction was further documented in 1945 when the British First Lord of the Admiralty presented to her an Admiralty pennant, the only foreign ship to be so honored since 1588. As the most decorated ship of World War II, her service changed the very course of a war for which she was expressly created.
The citizens of River

River Vale Memorial Park image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Larry Gertner, March 6, 2010

2. River Vale Memorial Park

The marker is to the right of the Enterprise stern plate.

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Vale recognize that the stern plate of this mighty warship represents the many generations of Americans whose values, courage and sacrifices have kept our country strong and free.
Dedicated 9 December 2000

Erected 2009.

Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: War, World II • Waterways & Vessels.

Location. 41° 0.506′ N, 74° 0.566′ W. Marker is in River Vale, New Jersey, in Bergen County. Memorial can be reached from Rivervale Road. The marker is in the River Vale Veterans Park on the grounds of the River Vale Library. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 412 Rivervale Road, Westwood NJ 07675, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. In Honor Of USS Enterprise (CV-6) (here, next to this marker); Baylor Massacre Millstone (approx. 0.3 miles away); Gravesite (approx. 0.3 miles away); A Night of “Savage Cruelty” (approx. 0.3 miles away); “The Baylor Massacre” (approx. 0.3 miles away); The British General (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Third Continental Light Dragoons (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Price of Freedom: A Patriot’s Grave (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in River Vale.

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USS Enterprise (CV-6), September 1945 image. Click for full size.

from Wikipedia, 1945

3. USS Enterprise (CV-6), September 1945

U.S. Navy Bureau of Ships - Official U.S. Navy photo 19-N-89185 from the U.S. Navy Naval History and Heritage Command

. Wikipedia entry. (Submitted on April 15, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

USS Enterprise (CV-6) Stern Plate image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Larry Gertner, March 6, 2010

4. USS Enterprise (CV-6) Stern Plate

Credits. This page was last revised on April 16, 2020. It was originally submitted on February 9, 2018, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 568 times since then and 29 times this year. Last updated on February 11, 2018, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 9, 2018, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 3. submitted on April 15, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 4. submitted on February 9, 2018, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.