CTSN Carl Christian Nygren was born on May 17 1945 in Williamsport, Pennsylvania to Mr. and Mrs. Arvid C. Nygren.
On June 8 1967, the USS LIBERTY (AGTR-5) was attacked in international water by Israeli forces killing 34 Americans and wounding another 171. Seven out of every 10 crew members was either killed or injured. CTSN Nygren was one of the 34 killed.
Seaman Nygren is buried at Arlington National Cemetery.
Today Carl Nygren would be 73 years old.
17 May 2018 at 14:56
Our hearts feel the sorrow for young Nygren’s loss. Our prayers go out to his surviving family members.
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19 May 2018 at 15:12
I remember Carl very well. His working position was next to me in the Research spaces. He was a very capable technician, friendly, intelligent and full of life. It doesn’t seem possible so much time has passed. May he continue to rest in peace, along with the rest of the deceased crew.
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19 May 2018 at 19:43
I am deeply saddened that the Israelí attack on the USS Liberty continues to be hidden from the history books. I am saddened that there’s still no closure for the survivors and I am horrified that israel now controls the US government and its congressmen and congresswoman. May this young man be remembered forever as a victim of a terrorist attack by a truly DIABOLICAL ally of the USA.
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21 May 2018 at 00:41
Gone but not forgotten Shipmate. I’ll never forget that day. It chained my life forever and I was one of the lucky ones who serviced. Rest In Peace my friend.
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