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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM9CR_the-british-grenadiers_Manalapan-Township-NJ.html
Grenadiers were the heavy infantry of 18th-century armies. Normally, British regiments were composed of 10 companies - 8 line companies, 1 light infantry company, and 1 grenadier company. Agile, intelligent men were chosen for the light infantry w…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM9CQ_the-british-rush-the-hedgerow_Manalapan-Township-NJ.html
"Riding like a New Market Jockey," British Commander-in-chief, Sir Henry Clinton rushed his men forward hoping to crush the Continental advance force against Spotswood Middle Brook. If he could destroy the Continental Army, he might win the war an…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM9CP_battle-at-the-parsonage_Manalapan-Township-NJ.html
Desperate fighting took place here as retreating Continental infantry held off a battalion of British grenadiers. "General Wayne, occupying a barn and orchard in front, gave them a very warm reception."Dr. James McHenry, Secretary to George Was…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM9CN_washington-resumes-the-offensive_Manalapan-Township-NJ.html
As the enemy withdrew their artillery and began withdrawing their infantry, Commander-in-Chief George Washington began a cautious offensive designed to boost American morale without risking the destruction of the Continental Army. First, Washin…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM9CL_perrine-hill-front-line_Manalapan-Township-NJ.html
Seeking to avoid a bloody battle with the approaching British, Washington selected this strong defensive position. Here, a circle of brooks and swamps protected the Continental troops. Commander-in-Chief Washington and Major-General Lord Stirli…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM96E_new-era-anchor_Allenhurst-NJ.html
In memory of the nearly 300 German immigrants who lost their lives when the sailing ship New Era wrecked off Deal Lake, November 13, 1854. In honor of Abner Allen, Allenhurst's earliest settler, keeper of the local lifeboat house, and first res…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM94I_church-of-the-presidents_Long-Branch-NJ.html
Built in 1879. Named for the seven U.S. Presidents who attended services here: Ulysses S. Grant, Rutherford B. Hayes, James A. Garfield, Chester A. Arthur, Benjamin Harrison, William McKinley, and Woodrow Wilson. Deconsecrated in 1953, it beca…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM8FI_fairview-cemetery-veterans-monument_Red-Bank-NJ.html
[Front]:In honor of those who served their country[Back]:Cpl Horace M Thorne"Bud"World War IITroop D 89th Cav Sqd 9th Armd DivDied In Service Of His Country[When facing the back, just to the right]:Brig Gen Peter E. Genovese Jr.US Army (Ret)1937-2…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM8FF_1945-2005-rumson-veterans-monument_Rumson-NJ.html
1945 - 1955BerlinCold WarKorea[127 names are engraved for the decade 1955-1965] 1955 - 1965Berlin CubaLebanon TaiwanVietnam[72 names are engraved for the decade 1955-1965] 1965 - 1975Cambodia LaosThailandVietnam[102 names are engraved for th…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM8DN_1941-2007-red-bank-veterans-monument_Little-Silver-NJ.html
Four sided monument ingraved with names of veterans serving from 1941 through 2007.