Anniston in Calhoun County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)

George W. Ingram

1918-1941

— U.S. Navy —

George W. Ingram Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Hilton, August 5, 2017

1. George W. Ingram Marker

Inscription. Seaman Second Class, United States Navy, George Washington Ingram was killed in action in the defense of Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941.

For Seaman Ingram's bravery, an American destroyer was built and named in his honor. The U.S.S. George W. Ingram DE-62 was christened and launched on May 8, 1943.

Seaman Ingram was commended by the Commander-in-Chief, U. S. Pacific Fleet, in the following citation: "For prompt and efficient action and utter disregard of personal danger in the effort to repel the attack on the Naval Air Station, Kaneohe Bay, Oahu, Territory of Hawaii, by Japanese forces on December 7, 1941, which was made in conjunction with the attack on the fleet in Pearl Harbor on that date."

Seaman Ingram received the following medals and ribbons: Purple Heart, Navy Commendation Medal for Heroism, Combat Action Ribbon, Navy Good Conduct, American Defense, American Theater of Operations Medal, Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal with Bronze Star, Victory Medal of World War II.

Eastaboga, Alabama

Erected 2011.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: War, World II • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical date for this entry is May 8, 1943.

Location. 33° 39.987′ N,

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85° 49.571′ W. Marker is in Anniston, Alabama, in Calhoun County. It is at the intersection of East 17th Street and Quintard Avenue, on the right when traveling west on East 17th Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 201 East 17th Street, Anniston AL 36207, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in East Alabama. It is also in the American South

and specifically in the Deep South.

Globally, it is in North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the original Cherokee Nation,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Legacy of the Military / Anniston's Military Heritage (within shouting distance of this marker); Saint Michael and All Angels (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Temple Beth El (approx. 0.4 miles away); Historic Woodstock 5K Start (approx. 0.4 miles

George W. Ingram Marker at Centennial Memorial Park. image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Hilton, August 5, 2017

2. George W. Ingram Marker at Centennial Memorial Park.

away); 1301 Noble Street (approx. 0.4 miles away); “Spirit of the American Doughboy” (approx. 0.4 miles away); 1302 Noble Street (approx. 0.4 miles away); Parker Memorial Baptist Church (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Anniston.

Also see . . . Wikipedia article on the USS George W. Ingram (DE-62) destroyer. (Submitted on August 6, 2017, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.)

Credits. This page was last revised on December 14, 2019. It was originally submitted on August 6, 2017, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 1,264 times since then and 96 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 6, 2017, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.