From the March 3rd Delaware Online "Faces of 2 USS Monitor crewmembers reconstructed" by Steve Szkotak, AP.
When the turret of the USS Monitor was raised, the remains of two who did not make it off the ship that fateful day when it sank were found. A rubber comb was found near one and a ring on the other. Beyond that, it is not known for sure who they might be and that has been an effort ever since.
March 6th, the forensic reconstructed faces will be revealed in Washington at the US Navy Memorial where a plaque will be dedicated to the Monitor's crew. It is hoped that perhaps someone will be able to identify the two men. This was done by Louisiana State University using the skulls as the base for a face.
Should these reconstructed faces reveal the identities, there is hope they will be buried at Arlington National Cemetery.
As We Rapidly Approach That Famous Battle. --Old B-Runner
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