‘Lost 74′ Honored At The Highground

Tuesday, June 1st, 2021 -- 8:30 AM

The ‘Lost 74′ were honored with a monument at the The Highground Veterans Memorial Park and Museum - West of Neillsville on Memorial Day.   

WSAW-TV reported that according to the Highground , the USS Frank E. Evans (DD754) ship served in WWII, Korea, and Vietnam.   The ship housed 74 servicemen who lost their lives in 1969 after being struck by another ship.   Three of the 74 servicemen were from Wisconsin. Highground Executive Director Chris Pettis said it was important to honor those patriots.  

The ceremony began with over 200 veterans and veteran supporters entering the memorial park on their motorcycles. Food and drinks were served to the group.  

The ceremony concluded with the names of all ‘Lost 74′ being called and recognized.

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