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

In honor of 1st Lt Robert Clifford Matteson, Sr.

Photographed By James Hulse, April 27, 2022

1. In honor of 1st Lt Robert Clifford Matteson, Sr. Marker

Inscription. US Army
Oct 2, 1939 - Oct 20, 1945
1st Composite Squadron
Aerial Reconnaissance
Ascension Island

Good Conduct, Asiatic-Pacific Theater Campaign,
Europe & Middle East Theater Campaign,
American Defense, World War II Victory,
Sharpshooter Rifle & Pistol Medals

Married the Love of his Life
Jane Dowlen
on April 18, 1952

Celebrated 100th Birthday
on August 9, 2021

Always full of love for his wife and for
his family. We thank him for all his
guidance and strength.

Erected 2022 by National Museum of the Pacific War.

Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: Military.

Location. 30° 16.334′ N, 98° 52.041′ W. Marker is in Fredericksburg, Texas, in Gillespie County. Memorial can be reached from East Main Street (U.S. 290) near 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. Robert Elwood DeHart (here, next to this marker); Donald Raymond Harder

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(here, next to this marker); Duty Calls Four Dennis' Boys In World War II (here, next to this marker); Charleen Eller (here, next to this marker); Robert Henry Hynds (here, next to this marker); USS Mugford DD-389 (here, next to this marker); USS Runner SS275 (here, next to this marker); Karl Mercer (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fredericksburg.

The 1st Lt Robert Clifford Matteson, Sr. Marker is the second marker from the right image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, April 27, 2022

2. The 1st Lt Robert Clifford Matteson, Sr. Marker is the second marker from the right

The view of the 1st Lt Robert Clifford Matteson, Sr. Marker from the walkway image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, April 27, 2022

3. The view of the 1st Lt Robert Clifford Matteson, Sr. Marker from the walkway

Credits. This page was last revised on May 7, 2022. It was originally submitted on May 7, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 105 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 7, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.