Lexington, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
George Catlett Marshall
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 21, 2012
1. George Catlett Marshall Markers
Inscription.
George Catlett Marshall. . , The Virginia Military Institute is a school that has given to the United States and to the armed services many of its most distinguished members. Among these is a man who in World War II stood out as one of the great soldiers and later as one of the great statesmen of our time.
George Catlett Marshall. He is a patriot, a distinguished soldier, and the most selfless public servant I have ever met. Any school that can boast graduates like General Marshall – and all his associates who have been so valuable in wartime and peacetime service to this country – is indeed a distinguished institution and one that we certainly will nourish as long as there is an America.
Dwight D. Eisenhower , 18 June 1959, [ Lower Marker: ] , In World War II, unparalleled in magnitude, millions , of Americans gave their country outstanding service. , General of the Army , George Catlett Marshall. gave us victory. He brought into being the greatest military force in history. He exercised greater influence than any other man in the war in the strategy and tactics of victory, statesman, soldier and leader. He has courage, fortitude, vision, and rare self-effacement. He has been a tower of strength as counselor of two Commanders-in-Chief. His standards of character, conduct, and efficiency have inspired the entire military forces of the nations and the world. To him more than any other individual, the United States and the free world owes its future. His place is at the head of the great commanders of history.
Harry S. Truman , 25 November 1945.
The Virginia Military Institute is a school that has given to the United States and to the armed services many of its most distinguished members. Among these is a man who in World War II stood out as one of the great soldiers and later as one of the great statesmen of our time.
George Catlett Marshall
He is a patriot, a distinguished soldier, and the most selfless public servant I have ever met. Any school that can boast graduates like General Marshall – and all his associates who have been so valuable in wartime and peacetime service to this country – is indeed a distinguished institution and one that we certainly will nourish as long as there is an America.
Dwight D. Eisenhower 18 June 1959
[ Lower Marker: ] In World War II, unparalleled in magnitude, millions of Americans gave their country outstanding service. General of the Army George Catlett Marshall
gave us victory. He brought into being the greatest military force in history. He exercised greater influence than any other man in the war in the strategy and tactics of victory, statesman, soldier and leader. He has courage, fortitude, vision, and rare self-effacement. He has been a tower of strength as counselor of two Commanders-in-Chief. His standards of character, conduct, and efficiency
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have inspired the entire military forces of the nations and the world. To him more than any other individual, the United States and the free world owes its future. His place is at the head of the great commanders of history.
Location. 37° 47.466′ N, 79° 26.171′ W. Marker is in Lexington, Virginia. Marker is on Letcher Avenue, on the left when traveling east. Marker is located on the grounds of the Virginia Military Institute. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Lexington VA 24450, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Also see . . . Biography of Gen. George Catlett Marshall. Arlington National Cemetery website. (Submitted on August 23, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 21, 2012
3. Markers at VMI
The markers can be seen to the left of the entrance to the barracks.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 21, 2012
4. George Catlett Marshall with Markers
The markers are visible on the barracks behind the statue.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 21, 2012
5. Gen. George C. Marshall
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on August 23, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 508 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on August 23, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.