New Victory in Washington County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)

The Tester Brothers

By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 11, 2020

1. The Tester Brothers Marker

Inscription. The Volunteer State of Tennessee and this small community of New Victory proudly recognize brothers Robert D., Glenn W. and James E. Tester who bravely served their country during World War II. Growing up a mile north of here, the sons of Millard and Eliza Tester gave the supreme sacrifice of their lives in the European Theatre of War. Their remains are buried side-by-side in Henri-Chappelle Military Cemetery in Belgium, and a monument here honors their memory.

Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission. (Marker Number 1A 125.)

Topics and series. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, World II. In addition, it is included in the Military Order of the Purple Heart, and the Tennessee Historical Commission series lists.

Location. 36° 13.726′ N, 82° 31.103′ W. Marker is in New Victory, Tennessee, in Washington County. Memorial is at the intersection of Conklin Road and Treadway Trail, on the right when traveling north on Conklin Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 527 Conklin Road, Jonesborough TN 37659, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Thomas Embree (approx. 2.4 miles away); Jacob Brown (approx. 2.8 miles away); Keystone Pottery

By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 11, 2020

2. The Tester Brothers Marker

(approx. 3 miles away); Washington College (approx. 3.1 miles away); Old Dutch Meeting House (approx. 3.1 miles away); Cherokee Church (approx. 3.1 miles away); Plum Grove (approx. 3.8 miles away); Salem Church (approx. 4½ miles away).

Also see . . . Loran Smith: Tester brothers made the ultimate sacrifice. From the Athens Banner-Herald. Originally posted Oct. 17, 2015. (Submitted on October 19, 2020, by Duane Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Credits. This page was last revised on October 19, 2020. It was originally submitted on October 19, 2020, by Duane Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 29 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 19, 2020, by Duane Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.