Melbourne in Brevard County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)

World War I

[Melbourne Military Memorial Park]

Photographed By Brandon D Cross, April 9, 2022

1. World War I Marker

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World War I was started by Germany over economic and imperialistic rivalries set in motion by the expansion of British, German and Russian empires. On August 1, 1914 Germany declared war on Russia, Britain declared war on Germany on August 4, 1914 followed by adjoining countries. The United States entered the war on April 6, 1917. Germany surrendered on November 4, 1918, there were 53,513 Americans KIA, 63,195 non combat casualties and 204,002 WIA. This war to end all wars did not accomplish its goal. Estimated cost of war $18.676.000.000.

Erected by Melbourne Military Memorial Park.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, World I. A significant historical date for this entry is August 14, 1914.

Location. 28° 5.013′ N, 80° 36.818′ W. Marker is in Melbourne, Florida, in Brevard County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Oak Street and East Hibiscus Boulevard. Marker is located within Melbourne Military Memorial Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1601 Oak St, Melbourne FL 32901, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Spanish-American War (here, next to this marker); Civil War Veterans Memorial

Photographed By Brandon D Cross, April 9, 2022

2. World War I Marker

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(here, next to this marker); Mexican War (here, next to this marker); World War II (a few steps from this marker); Cold War (a few steps from this marker); War of 1812 (a few steps from this marker); American Revolutionary War (a few steps from this marker); Korean War (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Melbourne.

Also see . . . World War I Centennial. (Submitted on April 10, 2022, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)

Credits. This page was last revised on April 11, 2022. It was originally submitted on April 10, 2022, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 96 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 10, 2022, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.