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Referencing[edit]

Sadly, putting "This article incorporates text from the public domain Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships" at the foot of the article does not meet the standard of "It is suitably referenced, and all major points have appropriate inline citations", which is Wikipedia's minimum requirement. Can I encourage any editor to use this source, and others if appropriate, and insert appropriate inline citations. As a broad rule, one reference at the end of each paragraph, which fully covers any facts in that paragraph, is an acceptable minimum. Gog the Mild (talk) 01:31, 16 February 2018 (UTC)[reply]

time onboard[edit]

I went on the Virgo in may of 1955 until august 1957 during the entire time; the VIRGO ONLY CARRIED AMMO and I BELIVE NUCLEAR MATERIAL. I am trying to locate others of the Operation and Engineering Divisions, yet I would love to hear from any one of the crew — Preceding unsigned comment added by 67.45.112.80 (talk) 19:43, 11 November 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Have you looked up the USS Virgo Association? They are still active today 9/2018 KryptonKnowledge (talk) 01:58, 5 September 2018 (UTC)[reply]

New Section Needed for the Captains of the USS Virgo[edit]

And the complete list of Captains for the ship from the men who served on the ship - my first-person interviews with them: Virgo had 19 captains over her entire lifespan. From World War II, to Korean War to Vietnam War: Commanding Officers USS VIRGO (AKA-20) (AE-30) 1943 - 1971

Commander Clayton H. McLaughlin, USN - 16 Jul 1943 - 10 Aug 1944
Lieutenant Commander Herbert Ezra Randall, USNR - 10 Aug 1944 - 13 Dec 1945
Lieutenant Commander Joseph W. Lermond, USNR - 13 Dec 1945 - 16 Jan 1946
Captain Laurence Bennett, USN - 16 Jan 1946 - 16 Aug 1946
Captain George T. McCready, USN - 16 Aug 1946 - 17 Oct 1948
Captain William E. Kaitner, USN - 17 Oct 1948 - 14 Nov 1948
Captain Charles A. Legg, USN - 14 Nov 1948 - 4 Feb 1950
Captain Philip H. Ross, USN - 4 Feb 1950 - 14 Jul 1951
Captain Norman J. Sampson., USN - 14 Jul 1951 - 5 Sept 1952
Captain William Outerson, USN - 5 Sep 1952 - 5 Nov 1953
Captain Enrique D. Haskins, USN - 5 Nov 1953 - 1Feb 1955
Captain Charles H. Becker, USN - 1 Feb 1955 - (?) Mar 1956
Captain Cassius D. Rhymes, USN - Mar 1956 - 18 Apr 1957
Captain Earl W. Logsdon. USN - 18 Apr 1957 - 8 May 1958
Captain Harold R. Macmillan, USN - 19 Aug 1966 - 26 May 1967
Captain William Carrier, Jr. USN - 26 May 1967 - 4 Jul 1968
Captain Alan J. Kaplan, USNR - 29 Jun 1968 - 16 Aug 1969
Captain D. J. Roulstone, USN - 16 Aug 1969 - 14 Jan 1971
Lieutenant Commander W. H. Parks, USN - 14 Jan 1971 - 18 Feb 1971

If anyone can help me find Wikipedia approved citation, I would appreciate it. KryptonKnowledge (talk) 02:03, 5 September 2018 (UTC)[reply]

New Section Needed for the Awards of the USS Virgo[edit]

Is there a way to list all of the Awards of this ship history? The list below needs "Wiki approved" citations - can anyone help me find those? KryptonKnowledge (talk) 03:00, 4 June 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Here is information that SHOULD be on the Wikipedia page, but is not allowed because there is no other verified citation available:

Battle Stars and Awards 1943

Gilbert Islands

1944

Marshall Islands
Hollandia (Aitape, Jumboldt-Tanamerah Bay)
Marianas
Western Caroline Islands

1945

Iwo Jima
Okinawa Gunto

1950 North Korean Aggression Inchon Landing

1951

First UN Counter Offensive
Communist China Spring Offensive
UN Summer-Fall Offensive

1951-1952

Second Korean Winter

1952

Korean Defense, Summer-Fall

1953

Third Korean Winter
Korea, Summer-Fall
China Service Medal
Navy Occupation Medal (Asia)
Korean Service Medal
United Nations Service Medal
Korean Presidential Unit Citation Badge

[1] Viet Nam Era (Content needed)