Greeneville in Greene County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)

Sgt. Elbert L. Kinser

Photographed By Stanley and Terrie Howard, September 27, 2009

1. Sgt. Elbert L. Kinser Marker

Inscription. For conspicuous gallantry as a leader of a First Marine Division Rifle Platoon on Okinawa Shima on May 4, 1945, this Greene County native was awarded the Medal of Honor posthumously by President Harry S. Truman. Attacked by Japanese forces, Sgt. Kinser engaged the enemy in a fierce hand grenade battle. Quick to act when a grenade landed, he threw himself on it, absorbing the explosion, and saving his men at the expense of his own life. He is buried in the Solomon Lutheran Church Cemetery in Greene County.

Erected by Tennesse Historical Commission. (Marker Number 1C 71.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, World II. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #33 Harry S. Truman, the Medal of Honor Recipients, and the Tennessee Historical Commission series lists. A significant historical month for this entry is May 1780.

Location. 36° 9.782′ N, 82° 49.852′ W. Marker is in Greeneville, Tennessee, in Greene County. Marker is at the intersection of South Main Street and Depot Street, on the right when traveling south on South Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 108 South Main Street, Greeneville TN 37743, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Greeneville Union Convention (here, next to this marker); Greene County Civil War

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(here, next to this marker); Greeneville, Tennessee (a few steps from this marker); Roll of Honor – Greene County (a few steps from this marker); John H. Morgan (a few steps from this marker); Governor John Sevier (a few steps from this marker); Veterans Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Olde Greene County Gaol (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Greeneville.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 4, 2012

2. Sgt. Elbert L. Kinser Marker

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 4, 2012

3. Sgt. Elbert L. Kinser Marker

The marker (seen in center of photo) is located at the Green County Courthouse.

Photographed By Don Morfe, November 25, 2001

4. Sgt. Elbert L. Kinser Marker

Sgt. Kinser is buried in Solomon Lutheran Church Cemetery, Greeneville TN. This is a photo of his private grave marker.

Photographed By Don Morfe, November 25, 2001

5. Sgt. Elbert L. Kinser Marker

This is a photo of Sgt. Kinser's government grave marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 18, 2018. It was originally submitted on October 5, 2009, by Stanley and Terrie Howard of Greer, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,256 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on October 5, 2009, by Stanley and Terrie Howard of Greer, South Carolina. 2, 3. submitted on August 8, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 4, 5. submitted on October 21, 2013, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.