Audubon in Camden County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
A Tribute to Audubon's Congressional Medal of Honor Recipients
Panel 1
Samuel M. Sampler
In memory of his bold charge through hostile fire resulting in the surrender of twenty-eight enemy soldiers near St. Etienne, France, 8 October 1918. He died on 19 November 1979.
Panel 2
Edward C. Benfold
In memory of the selfless sacrificing of his own life for the lives of two countrymen he was treating while defending the wounded. He was killed in Korea on 5 September 1952.
Panel 3
Nelson V. Brittin
In memory of his courageous leadership under fire while wounded which inspired his company and helped defeat the enemy. He was killed in battle at Yonggong-ni Korea 7 March 1951
Erected 1994 by Students of the Project Memorial Fund.
Topics and series. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: War, Korean • War, World II. In addition, it is included in the Medal of Honor Recipients series list.
Location. 39° 53.016′ N, 75° 4.482′ W. Marker is in Audubon, New Jersey, in Camden County. Memorial is on Edgewood Ave. The Medal of Honor Memorial Site is on the Campus of Audubon High School. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Audubon NJ 08106, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Glover Fulling Mill & Kings Run (approx. 0.3 miles away); Crystal Lake (approx. 0.7 miles away); Haddon Heights Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.7 miles away); a different marker also named Crystal Lake (approx. 0.7 miles away); Albertson Memorial Drinking Fountain (approx. 0.8 miles away); Historic Haddon Heights (approx. 0.8 miles away); Haddon Heights and the Railroad (approx. 0.9 miles away); Haddon Heights and the White Horse Pike (approx. 0.9 miles away).
More about this marker. Joe Flacco, MVP, Baltimore Ravens Superbowl Champions 2012 football season attended Audubon High School.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on April 5, 2013, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 850 times since then and 38 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 5, 2013, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.