Glenville in Gilmer County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
Glenville State College World War II Veterans Memorial
1st. LT. Elmer R. Cawthon, Jr. De Ridder, Louisiana April, 1943 Lt. (jg) August George Kafer South Pacific December, 1943 Tech. Sgt. Irvin F. Conley France August, 1944 Pfc. Kermit C. Fisher Italy September, 1944 Pvt. Orlan O. Hatfield France September, 1944 Pfc. Samual N. Riddle Belgium September, 1944 Taylor B. Keith, Tech 5th Grade Normandy, France August, 1944 Pfc. Harold P. Cottle France October, 1944 G. H. VanDevender, Tech 5th Grade France May, 1945 Pvt. William S. Lloyd Belgium December, 1944 Pfc. Edna C. McQuain New Guinea February, 1945 2nd Lt. Garnett 0. Nelson Germany May, 1944 Pvt. Howard K. Soper Belgium January, 1945 Pfc. Samuel T, Wilson Burma February, 1945 Lt. Robert R. Fidler Parris Island August, 1943 Pvt. Joseph Frances Riley South Pacific September, 1942 Capt. Kenneth D. Boggs North Africa March, 1943 1st Lt. Kenneth S. Starcher Southern China May, 1944 Pfc. James K. Kendall Kentucky January, 1944 Pfc. Gilbert E. Boone Philippines May, 1943 Lt. (jg) Woodrow C. Radcliffe Atlantic Ocean May, 1943 Captain Robert T. Hauman Alabama September, 1945 Lt. David B. Skidmore Germany April, 1945
It is with great appreciation and respect that this memorial has been given by Brigadier General Vorley M. Rexroad, United States Air Force, Retired, and his wife, Ruth Cutlip Rexroad.
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Education • War, World II.
Location. 38° 56.17′ N, 80° 50.016′ W. Marker is in Glenville, West Virginia, in Gilmer County. Memorial is on Lynn Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Glenville WV 26351, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Attack on Glenville (within shouting distance of this marker); Fort Moore (within shouting distance of this marker); Glenville State College Presidents (within shouting distance of this marker); Clemons Tower (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Glenville State College (about 500 feet away); Old Glenville Cemetery (about 500 feet away); Fallen Post Oak (about 500 feet away); Glenville State Teachers College (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Glenville.
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