Fredericksburg in Gillespie County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
In honor of 1st Lt Robert Clifford Matteson, Sr.
Inscription.
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 (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.
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 66 times since then and 4 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 7, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.