Flemington in Hunterdon County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Vietnam War Dogs Memorial
In Memory Of Vietnam War Dogs and Their Handlers
Photographed By Alan Edelson, May 19, 2009
1. Vietnam War Dogs Memorial
[On Left Side of Marker:]
I was trained to use my eyes to
watch and protect you from harm.
My ears to alert you of impending
danger like an alarm.
My keen sense of smell to detect
an enemy close at bay.
Yes I was a soldier who gave my life
so you could fight another day.
So remember me as time goes by
This soldier dog so true.
For I had only one life to give
and I gave that life to you.
Author Joe Ferrar
Jan. 11, 2008
Charles P. Brown
Alden J. Bullwinkel
Christopher Z. Czarnota
Richard E. Ford
Claude J. Gaspard Jr.
James A. Johnson
Benjamin H. Mason Jr.
David A. Nudenberg
Erected 2009 by J.P. Case Middle School Students - 7th Grade.
Topics. This historical marker and memorial is listed in these topic lists: Animals • War, Vietnam. A significant historical date for this entry is May 18, 2009.
Location. 40° 30.391′ N, 74° 49.856′ W. Marker is in Flemington, New Jersey, in Hunterdon County. Marker is on Case Boulevard. near Woodside Lane, on the right when traveling south. Monument is located at the front entrance
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. South Branch Historic District (approx. 0.9 miles away); a different marker also named South Branch Historic District (approx. 1.1 miles away); Mattisons Corner (approx. 1.3 miles away); Reading Home (approx. 1.3 miles away); Old York Road (approx. 1.4 miles away); Samuel Hill House (approx. 1.4 miles away); South Branch Of Central R.R. (approx. 1˝ miles away); Flemington Public Library (approx. 1˝ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Flemington.
More about this memorial. This memorial was dedicated on May 18, 2008. In the center of the monument, between the left and right marker text, is the sketch of "Fluffy" and his handler as described in the "Also See" Link below.
Also see . . . Raritan Students Remember Vietnam War Dogs and Handlers. The Star-Ledger News Article by Veronica Slaght Reporting the Dedication and History of the Monument.
"The black granite slab was donated by Rich Kulinski, and the students raised $4,000 to have it etched. It bears a Terry Waldron sketch of a war dog named "Fluffy" and his handler, and a poem called "The Soldier Dog," written by Vietnam veteran Joe Ferrara. It also lists the nine
Photographed By Alan Edelson, May 19, 2009
2. Vietnam War Dogs Memorial
Photographed By Eric Mason, September 25, 2017
3. Vietnam War Dogs Memorial Marker
BENJAMIN H MASON JR (Tribute Tee)
Printed from OG Photos and service plaque
Credits. This page was last revised on November 29, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 19, 2009, by Alan Edelson of Union Twsp., New Jersey. This page has been viewed 3,288 times since then and 52 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 19, 2009, by Alan Edelson of Union Twsp., New Jersey. 3. submitted on September 28, 2017, by Eric Mason of Palm Coast, Florida. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
