Near Andersonville in Macon County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
American Ex-Prisoners of War
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, December 26, 2017
1. American Ex-Prisoners of War Marker
Founded on April 14, 1942, the American Ex-Prisoners of War have existed for the purpose of helping others. The organization of former POWs (military and civilian), their spouses, families and civilian internees have helped those affected by their capture deal with the trauma through the friendship of those who shared a common experience. These friendships have formed lasting relationships from POW camps until late in life. The art works shown in this courtyard are given to the people of the United States of America by all POWs in grateful appreciation for having the privilege of being an American and serving their country.
Not By Arms Alone
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, World II. A significant day of the year for for this entry is May 31.
Location. 32° 11.838′ N, 84° 7.632′ W. Marker is near Andersonville, Georgia, in Macon County. Memorial can be reached from Prison Site Road, on the left when traveling east. The marker is part of a group of markers that accompany a memorial to all prisoners of war. It is just southwest from the Andersonville National Historic Site's visitors center. Leaving from the visitors center to tour the prison site, it is on the right. Touch for map
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. 27th Bombardment Group (here, next to this marker); Oflag 64 Prisoners of War (here, next to this marker); To the Vermonters who Perished at Andersonville (a few steps from this marker); This Was Andersonville (a few steps from this marker); Memorial to POWs at Hiroshima, Japan (within shouting distance of this marker); The Battling Bastards of Bataan (within shouting distance of this marker); Earthwork Defenses (within shouting distance of this marker); National Prisoner of War Museum (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Andersonville.
Also see . . . American Ex-Prisoners of War site. (Submitted on January 24, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.)
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, December 26, 2017
2. American Ex-Prisoners of War Marker
The marker is to the right in this group of three markers, located on the southwestern portion of the patio to the south of the Andersonville National Historic Site visitors center.
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, December 26, 2017
3. American Ex-Prisoners of War Marker
The marker is to the far right in this group of three markers, with the memorial artwork mentioned in the marker text to the left in this view.
Photographed By Don Morfe, February 23, 2001
4. Nearby art work at Andersonville National Historic Site, mentioned in the marker text
Credits. This page was last revised on February 9, 2018. It was originally submitted on January 24, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 259 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 24, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. 3. submitted on February 9, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. 4. submitted on March 13, 2016, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland.
