Griffin in Spalding County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Cpl. Albert Wimbish
U.S. Army
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, January 15, 2022
1. Cpl. Albert Wimbish Marker
Died in service
World War I
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • War, World I.
Location. 33° 14.927′ N, 84° 15.905′ W. Marker is in Griffin, Georgia, in Spalding County. Memorial is on West Solomon Street west of State Alley, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 127 W Solomon St, Griffin GA 30223, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Pvt. Robert J. Gaddy (here, next to this marker); Lt. Louella White (here, next to this marker); Pvt. Fred E. Cobb (here, next to this marker); Cpl. David Murphy (within shouting distance of this marker); Cpl. J.E. Harmon (within shouting distance of this marker); Cpl. Earl Johnston (within shouting distance of this marker); Griffin Commercial District (within shouting distance of this marker); Pvt. J. Harold Beckham (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Griffin.
More about this marker. Plaque is part of Honor Our KIA, a community initiative to commemorate Griffin and Spalding County soldiers who have died during combat since World War I. Each plaque is accompanied by a QR code that
this page online
Regarding Cpl. Albert Wimbish. He was among a dozen African American soldiers from Spalding County who were not originally listed on the county's World War I memorial. The names of these "Forgotten Soldiers" were added in 2016.
Also see . . . Cpl Albert Wimbish. Biography on the Honor Our KIA project's website. (Submitted on January 16, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
Credits. This page was last revised on January 18, 2022. It was originally submitted on January 16, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 60 times since then and 13 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on January 16, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
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