Hampton Park Terrace in Charleston in Charleston County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

“Thunderbolt”

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 4, 2013

1. “Thunderbolt” Marker

Inscription.
This M4 Sherman Tank is similar to that used by Lieutenant Colonel Creighton W. Abrams, in World War II while commanding the 37th Tank Battalion – 4th Armored Division – Patton’s Third Army. General Abrams was Army Chief of Staff from 12 Oct 1972 until his death on 4 Sept 1974.
Donated by those who learned from
his dynamic leadership
“Courage Conquers”
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Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, World II. A significant historical date for this entry is September 4, 1974.

Location. 32° 47.906′ N, 79° 57.662′ W. Marker is in Charleston, South Carolina, in Charleston County. It is in Hampton Park Terrace. Marker is on Jenkins Avenue, on the left when traveling west. Marker is on the grounds of the Citadel, at the north end of Summerall Field. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Charleston SC 29409, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Citadel Flag (a few steps from this marker); CPT Christopher James Kenny (a few steps from this marker); Anchor of the U.S.S. Coral Sea (within shouting distance of this marker); McDonnell F-4C Phantom II (within shouting distance of this marker); The Citadel Bulldog (within shouting distance of this marker); H.M.S. Seraph

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(about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Lt. Frank Elwood Bloomenshine and Lt. James Futrell Exley (about 700 feet away); Star of the West (about 800 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Charleston.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 4, 2013

2. “Thunderbolt” Marker

Marker at the Citadel image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 4, 2013

3. Marker at the Citadel

“Thunderbolt” Sherman Tank image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 4, 2013

4. “Thunderbolt” Sherman Tank

Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 21, 2013, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 943 times since then and 46 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 21, 2013, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.