Sandy Hook in Middletown Township in Monmouth County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Nike Ajax Explosion Memorial
Battery B. 526th Missile Battalion
Leonardo, New Jersey
In Memoriam
22 May 1958
Sgt. Daniel J. Lavengood • Sgt. Jerome W. Mould • SP3 Walter E. Berry • SP3 William I. Cochran • PFC Donald L. Marsh • Pvt. Nicklos J. Composino
Ord. Corps Civilians
Joseph Arciere • Joseph F. Brokos • Lee A. Parker • Charles Romanow
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Military • War, Cold. A significant historical date for this entry is May 22, 1958.
Location. 40° 27.342′ N, 74° 0.237′ W. Marker is in Middletown Township, New Jersey, in Monmouth County. It is in Sandy Hook. Memorial is on Hartshorne Drive, on the left when traveling north. Marker is at the entrance to Fort Hancock in the Sandy Hook Unit of Gateway National Recreation Area. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Highlands NJ 07732, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Nike-Hercules (a few steps from this marker); Nike-Ajax (a few steps from this marker); Guardian Park Picnic Area (within shouting distance of this marker); The Guns of Sandy Hook (within shouting distance of this marker); Sandy Hook (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Discover Sandy Hook (about 300 feet away); Hospital Steward’s Quarters (about 500 feet away); The Dead House (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Middletown Township.
Also see . . .
1. Project Nike. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on March 9, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. Nike Missile Accidents. The Military Standard - Nike entry (Submitted on March 9, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
3. Fort Hancock. NY Harbor Parks website. (Submitted on September 22, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
Additional keywords. Nike Missile Site
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 22, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 6,072 times since then and 77 times this year. Last updated on September 22, 2009, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 22, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 3. submitted on March 9, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 4, 5. submitted on September 22, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.