Port Townsend in Jefferson County, Washington — The American West (Northwest)

U.S.S. Marvin Shields (DE-1066)

First Ship of the Fleet to Bear the Name

— 1971 —

U.S.S. Marvin Shields (DE-1066) Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., August 1, 2021

1. U.S.S. Marvin Shields (DE-1066) Marker

Inscription.

☆
☆ Marvin G. Shields ☆
Construction Mechanic Third Class
☆United States Navy ☆

"For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the
risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty
while serving with United States Navy Seabee
Team 1104 at Dong Xoai, Republic of Vietnam,
on 10 June 1965....."

Marvin Shields, first member of the Seabees to
receive the Congressional Medal of Honor
Born - Port Townsend, Washington 30 Dec 1939
Died - after Medevac from Dong Xoai 10 Jun 1965

Erected by Marvin G Shields Memorial American Legion Post 26.

Topics and series. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • War, Vietnam • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Medal of Honor Recipients series list. A significant historical date for this entry is June 10, 1965.

Location. 48° 6.964′ N, 122° 45.178′ W. Marker is in Port Townsend, Washington, in Jefferson County. Memorial is at the intersection of Water Street and Monroe Street, on the left when traveling east on Water Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 209 Monroe Street, Port Townsend WA 98368, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker.

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Marvin Glenn Shields (here, next to this marker); Capt. George Vancouver (a few steps from this marker); Port Townsend City Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Historic City Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); The čičməhán Trail (within shouting distance of this marker); Fire! (within shouting distance of this marker); The Welcome Totem Pole (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. USS Marvin Shields (DE 1066). (Submitted on August 13, 2021, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. USS Marvin Shields FF1066 on Facebook. (Submitted on August 13, 2021, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
3. Marvin G Shields Medal of Honor Citation. (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. U.S.S. Marvin Shields (DE-1066) 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 182 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 13, 2021, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.