Port Townsend in Jefferson County, Washington — The American West (Northwest)
Marvin Glenn Shields
Construction Mechanic 3rd Class
— Sole Seabee Medal of Honor Recipient —
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., August 1, 2021
1. Marvin Glenn Shields Marker
Marvin Shields was a product of the Northwest. He graduated from Port Townsend High School and then went to work in Alaska for the Mineral Basin Mining Company. He enlisted in the Navy in 1962 and joined Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 11. He was chosen as a member of Seabee Team 1104, an elite group of 12 Seabees and a Navy Corpsman organized to serve in remote areas. While stationed in an Army Special Forces Camp in Dong Xoai, Vietnam the camp came under heavy attack by a greatly superior force of Viet Cong Regulars. In spite of mortal wounds and complete enemy envelopment, he rescued a comrade and continued to the fight to save his friends.
[Medal of Honor Citation and photos of Shields' life]
Erected by Marvin G Shields Memorial American Legion Post 26.
Topics and series. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Patriots & Patriotism • War, Vietnam. In addition, it is included in the Medal of Honor Recipients series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1962.
Location. 48° 6.963′ N, 122° 45.175′ W. Marker is in Port Townsend, Washington, in Jefferson County. Memorial is at the intersection
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. U.S.S. Marvin Shields (DE-1066) (here, next to this marker); Capt. George Vancouver (a few steps from this marker); Historic City Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Port Townsend City Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); The čičməhán Trail (within shouting distance of this marker); The Welcome Totem Pole (within shouting distance of this marker); Fire! (within shouting distance of this marker); Honoring Eleanor Stopps (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Port Townsend.
Also see . . .
1. The Marvin Glenn Shields Story (US Navy). (Submitted on August 13, 2021, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. Pacific Northwest Seabees Remember Medal of Honor Recipient Marvin Shields (2019). (Submitted on August 13, 2021, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
3. Marvin G Shields Memorial American Legion Post 26 on Facebook. (Submitted on August 13, 2021, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
4. Marvin G Shields Memorial American Legion Post 26. (Submitted on August 13, 2021, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., August 1, 2021
2. Marvin Glenn Shields Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on August 13, 2021. It was originally submitted on August 13, 2021, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 354 times since then and 39 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 13, 2021, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
