East Village in Des Moines in Polk County, Iowa — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
S-36 Submarine Memorial
Photographed By Beverly Pfingsten, June 14, 2011
1. S-36 Submarine Memorial Marker
Front
1 of 52 U.S. Submarines lost during WWII
Lost on her 2nd patrol, January 20, 1942
in Makassar Strait, Indonesia.
Left Image
U.S. Submarine Veterans World War II
In memory of all submarines and crews on eternal patrol
Right Image
United States Submarine Veterans
Honoring all U.S. Navy Submarine sailors.
Reverse
During WWII the U.S. Submarine Force suffered the highest loss rate of the U.S. Armed Forces. Of the 16,000 officers and enlisted men that served on submarines during the war 3,506 (22%> were lost. Although only 1.6% of the U. S. Navy, the Submarine Force sank 30% of the Japanese Imperial Navy and 60% of the Japanese Merchant Marine, choking off the Japanese economy. This victory came at a heavy price.
Topics and series. This historical marker and memorial is listed in these topic lists: War, World II • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Still On Patrol series list. A significant historical date for this entry is January 20, 1942.
Location. 41° 35.365′ N, 93° 36.149′ W. Marker is in Des Moines, Iowa, in Polk County. It is in East Village. Marker is on East Walnut Street. Marker is on the grounds of the State Capitol between E. Walnut St. and E. Court Ave. Touch for map. Marker is at
this page online
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A Reflection of Hope (a few steps from this marker); Combat Wounded Veterans (within shouting distance of this marker); Korean War (within shouting distance of this marker); William Boyd Allison (within shouting distance of this marker); Iowa Revolutionary War Monument (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); War Of The Rebellion Monument (about 300 feet away); Japanese Bell of Peace and Friendship (about 400 feet away); 平和と友情の鐘 (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Des Moines.
Photographed By Beverly Pfingsten, June 14, 2011
2. S-36 Submarine Memorial Marker
Photographed By Beverly Pfingsten, June 14, 2011
3. S-36 Submarine Memorial Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on April 7, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 13, 2011, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 942 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 13, 2011, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.
