Stockton in San Joaquin County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

World War II Memorial

Photographed by Syd Whittle, February 8, 2009

1. World War II Memorial Marker

Inscription. MEMORIAL Dedicated to all men and women of Stockton, many of whom paid the ultimate sacrifice, who served their country overseas and on the home front during World War II, December 1941 through September 1945. May their devotion to duty and love of country never be forgotten.

Erected 2002 by The Rotory Club of Stockton, Memorial Day, May 27, 2002.

Topics. This historical marker and memorial is listed in this topic list: War, World II. A significant historical year for this entry is 1941.

Location. 37° 57.377′ N, 121° 17.558′ W. Marker is in Stockton, California, in San Joaquin County. It can be reached from North Center Street. Marker and monument are located at Weber Point at McLeod Lake. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Stockton CA 95202, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker and memorial is in the San Joaquin Valley

and in the Central Valley.

It is also on the American Pacific Coast.

Globally, it is in North America,

on the Ring of Fire,

in the Pacific Rim,

in the Western Hemisphere,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain

and also Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Chinese 1976 Bicentennial Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); We Shall Never Forget (within shouting distance of this marker); Firefighters Memorial (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Stockton Women Veterans Tree

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(about 300 feet away); José Maria Morelos y Pavón (about 300 feet away); Weber Point (about 300 feet away); Weber Point Home – 1850 (about 300 feet away); Stockton City Hall (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Stockton.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Lindsay Point (was about 400 feet away but has been confirmed missing).

World War II Memorial image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Syd Whittle, February 8, 2009

2. World War II Memorial

Photographed by Syd Whittle, February 8, 2009

3. World War II Memorial

Donor Plaque image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Syd Whittle, February 8, 2009

4. Donor Plaque

Rotory International Placed by The Rotory Club of Stockton Memorial Day, May 27, 2002

United States Army Air Forces image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Syd Whittle, February 8, 2009

5. United States Army Air Forces

Located to the left of inscription

United States Army image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Syd Whittle, February 8, 2009

6. United States Army

Located to the left of inscription

United States Coast Guard - 1790 image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Syd Whittle, February 8, 2009

7. United States Coast Guard - 1790

Located to the left of inscription

United States Navy image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Syd Whittle, February 8, 2009

8. United States Navy

Located to the right of inscription

United States Marine Corp image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Syd Whittle, February 8, 2009

9. United States Marine Corp

Located to the right of inscription

United States Merchant Marines image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Syd Whittle, February 8, 2009

10. United States Merchant Marines

Located to the right of inscription

Credits. This page was last revised on January 3, 2020. It was originally submitted on February 9, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 1,968 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10. submitted on February 9, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.