Fredericksburg in Gillespie County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

"Mahler Triplets"

Herman, Thurman & Vernon Mahler

Photographed By James Hulse, December 2, 2021

1. "Mahler Triplets" Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

"The Triplets", as family and friends would call them, were born July 13th 1926 in Olney, Texas. Upon their enlisting in 1944, the Department of the Navy released this photo to the media who titled it "Triple Threat for Tokyo."

The boys, who were known to stick together, had to be separated during the war due to the loss of the Sullivan brothers serving on the USS Juneau. One of the triplets was stationed in San Diego and the other two were aboard different LST ships serving in the battles of the Pacific Theatre. After the war, the Triplets returned to North Texas and like so many depression era children, they worked hard in their careers to provide a better life for their loving families.

They are deeply missed but their legacy continues.

Erected by National Museum of the Pacific War.

Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, World II. A significant day of the year for for this entry is May 31.

Location. 30° 16.324′ N, 98° 52.049′ W. Marker is in Fredericksburg, Texas, in Gillespie County. Memorial can be reached

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from the intersection of East Main Street and North Washington Street. The marker is located in the southwestern section of the WWII Veterans Memorial Courtyard which is a part of the National Museum of the Pacific War. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 340 East Main Street, Fredericksburg TX 78624, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Dedicated to all Those Who Served 3rd Marine Division during WWII (here, next to this marker); Selflessness (here, next to this marker); Command Judgment (here, next to this marker); No Fear of Hard Study (here, next to this marker); Morale (here, next to this marker); Legacy (a few steps from this marker); Nimitzplatz (a few steps from this marker); Early Life in Fredericksburg (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fredericksburg.

The view of the "Mahler Triplets" Marker from the walkway image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, December 2, 2021

2. The view of the "Mahler Triplets" Marker from the walkway

Credits. This page was last revised on April 23, 2022. It was originally submitted on April 23, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 155 times since then and 49 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 23, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.