Near Stafford in Stafford County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Yeckel Hall
Colonel Philip J. Yeckel
— United States Marine Corps Reserve —
Serving in World War II and the Korean Conflict, Colonel Yeckel was awarded the Bronze Star and Purple Heart for heroic achievement in operations against the enemy on the island of Okinawa during the Ryukus Campaign.
A proponent of academic excellence, Colonel Yeckel established the Yeckel Award in 1959, awarded to Distinguished Graduating Candidates..
Erected by United States Marine Corps.
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Education • War, Korean • War, World II. A significant historical year for this entry is 1942.
Location. 38° 29.83′ N, 77° 18.746′ W. Marker is near Stafford, Virginia, in Stafford County. Memorial is on Elrod Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3065 Timmerman Ave, Stafford VA 22554, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Taylor Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Bradley Clinic (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Bicentennial Commemoration (approx. one mile away); John Henry Balch (approx. 1.1 miles away); Lieutenant General John Archer Lejeune (approx. 1.1 miles away); Barber Fitness Center (approx. 1˝ miles away); Jordan Hall (approx. 1.6 miles away); H-3-7 Korea 1950 (approx. 1.7 miles away).
Credits. This page was last revised on July 9, 2021. It was originally submitted on December 3, 2014, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. This page has been viewed 987 times since then and 101 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 3, 2014, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia.