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

Charleen Eller

1921-2018

Photographed By James Hulse, December 2, 2021

1. Charleen Eller Marker

Inscription. Ensign in the Navy
Served at Naval Hospital in Long Beach California
from June 1945 to August 1946

1938-1942 in California
Graduates from Pomona College with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Physical Education.

1942-1945 in Ohio
Graduates from Western Reserve University with a Master of Nursing Degree.

June 1945 - August 1946 in California
One of the highlights of Charleen's service as a nurse in the hospital is when she and several other nurses are assigned to care for Admiral Nimitz during his brief stay in the hospital after the war, during the first half of 1946.

August 1946
Weds Karl Mercer

These commemorative plaques for Karl and Charleen
are gratefully dedicated by their children in 2020.
Bret Mercer, Austin, Texas
Keith Mercer, Nevada City, California
Ralph Mercer, Fullerton, California
Lorrie Mercer, Saint Louis, Missouri

Erected 2020 by National Museum of the Pacific War.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: War, World II • Women. A significant historical month for this entry is June 1945.

Location. 30° 16.334′ N, 98° 52.041′

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W. Marker is in Fredericksburg, Texas, in Gillespie County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of East Main Street (U.S. 290) 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. Duty Calls Four Dennis' Boys In World War II (here, next to this marker); USS Mugford DD-389 (here, next to this marker); Robert Henry Hynds (here, next to this marker); USS Runner SS275 (here, next to this marker); Donald Raymond Harder (here, next to this marker); In honor of 1st Lt Robert Clifford Matteson, Sr. (here, next to this marker); Karl Mercer (here, next to this marker); Robert Elwood DeHart (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fredericksburg.

The Charleen Eller Marker is the second marker from the right image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, December 2, 2021

2. The Charleen Eller Marker is the second marker from the right

The view of the Charleen Eller Marker from the walkway to the museum image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, December 2, 2021

3. The view of the Charleen Eller Marker from the walkway to the museum

Credits. This page was last revised on April 24, 2022. It was originally submitted on April 24, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 168 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 24, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.