Inscription
World War I * World War II
In reverent tribute to the men and women of Colonial Beach, VA. who have served our country.Left Column:
Middle Column:
Right Column:
World War I
Merchant Marine
Bottom:
Guy Birmingham · James L. Hager · David H. Mensh · *Roland Proctor · Charles M. Voneiff · John George Voneiff
Marker Reverse
In memory of the men and women of Colonial Beach who served in the Nation's Armed Forces in the defense of freedom and to preserve the American way of life.
Details
| HM Number | HMDR5 |
|---|---|
| Additional Information | In May 1939 the Navy Department donated a 4.7 field piece to the American Legion Westmoreland Post 148. This gun was transported to the Post Lot on Colonial Avenue across opposite the Dance Pavilion in June. In October 1939 the field piece was moved the triangle of property across from the Catholic Church, said property being owned by the Town. The Post also placed blocks under the field piece and painted the field piece in December. In March 1940, the Post requested permission from the Mayor to erect a flagpole at that location. In September 1942 the War Production Board requested the Post sell the field piece and turn it into scrap to help in the drive for old scrap iron. The membership voted to give the field piece to the authorities at Fort Belvoir if they would haul it away. On Sunday, October 5, 1947 at 2pm the War Memorial was finally dedicated after many years of planning and fundraising. One plaque containing the names of World War I & II veterans was secured to a marble base. Admiral C. Turner Joy and Mayor W.D. Williams officiated. In 1950 another gun was requested. The gun was the three inch gun currently at the Memorial. To date, additional names from other conflicts have yet to be added. |
| Series | This marker is part of the More Than Words series |
| Tags | |
| Historical Period | 20th Century |
| Historical Place | Memorial |
| Marker Type | Memorial |
| Marker Class | Historical Marker |
| Marker Style | Commemmorative Marker |
| Marker Number | HMDR5 |
| Year Placed | 1947 |
| Placed By | Contributions from the public through the originators, L. C. Costenbader and James D. Karn |
| Marker Condition | No reports yet |
| Date Added | Sunday, October 5th, 2014 at 3:38pm PDT -07:00 |
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| UTM (WGS84 Datum) | 18S E 328399 N 4235338 |
|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees | 38.24970000, -76.96108333 |
| Degrees and Decimal Minutes | N 38° 14.982', W 76° 57.665' |
| Degrees, Minutes and Seconds | 38° 14' 58.9200" N, 76° 57' 39.9000" W |
| Driving Directions | Google Maps |
| Area Code(s) | 804 |
| Closest Postal Address | At or near Irving Ave, Colonial Beach VA 22443, US |
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