Abrams Gate Marker

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Highland Falls in Orange County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Abrams Gate
Named in Honor of General Creighton W. Abrams
— U.S. Military Academy Class of 1936 —

Abrams Gate Marker Photo, Click for full size

By Alan Edelson, June 15, 2009

1. Abrams Gate Marker

Inscription. Born September 15, 1914 Died September 4, 1974 A hard-fighting World War II tank battalion commander, General Abrams led armored forces through France, relieved encircled American soldiers at Bastogne, and spearheaded Patton's Third Army drive into Germany. Throughout a distinguished career, he commanded regimental, division, corps, and field army forces. General Abrams managed the buildup for the Vietnam War and served as overall commander during the difficult final years of that conflict. Appointed Chief of Staff, he revitalized the spirit of the Army, leading the way for increased combat power, modernization, highest professional standards, and the volunteer force.

Commander, 37th Tank Battalion • 1943-45
Combat Command Commander, 4th Armored Division • 1945
Commander, 2nd Armored Cavalry Regiment • 1951-52
Commander, 3rd Armored Division • 1960-62
Commander, V Corps • 1963-64
Commander, Military Assistance Command, Vietnam • 1968-72
Chief of Staff, U.S. Army • 1972-74

Location. 41° 22.371′ N, 73° 57.816′ W. Marker is in Highland Falls, New York, in Orange County. Marker is on Main Street, on the right when traveling north. Click for map. At the entrance to the U.S. Military Academy Visitors Center. Marker is in this post office area: Highland Falls NY 10928, United States of America.

By Alan Edelson, June 15, 2009

2. Abrams Gate Marker

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Army Mule (within shouting distance of this marker); Iranian Hostage Reunion (within shouting distance of this marker); Capt. Molly Corbin (within shouting distance of this marker); Warner Sisters (about 300 feet away, in a direct line); Andre Cavaro Lucas (about 400 feet away); USMA Iraq and Afghanistan Deaths (about 500 feet away); The Long Gray Line (about 500 feet away); Buttermilk Falls (approx. 0.2 miles away). Click for a list of all markers in Highland Falls.

Tank at Abrams Gate Photo, Click for full size

By Alan Edelson, June 15, 2009

3. Tank at Abrams Gate

Credits. This page originally submitted on June 17, 2009, by Alan Edelson of Union Twsp., New Jersey. This page has been viewed 531 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 17, 2009, by Alan Edelson of Union Twsp., New Jersey. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.