Fresno in Fresno County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
French Merci Train Boxcar Cover
Dedicated July 9, 2021
Photographed By Joseph Alvarado, May 4, 2022
1. French Merci Train Boxcar Cover Marker
This French Merci Train Boxcar cover is dedicated to all veterans, past, present, and future, as a symbol of tribute to those who have, are now, and will in the future, borne the battle of war and conflict in the preservation of our nation. May the flag of our country be ever grateful to all who gave of themselves to fight for freedom.
This boxcar cover was made possible by grateful major donations from the following organizations and individuals:
Grande Voiture du California
San Thomas Voiture 365
San Thomas 365 Bingo
Mildred S. Wright-Pearson, Grand Chef de Gare
Fresno Federal Post 509, American Legion
Fresno Federal Post 509 Bingo
Chapter 509, American Legion Riders
Squadron 509, Sons of the American Legion
City of Fresno California
Fresno City Administration
W. Richard Bailey, Private Citizen
Erected 2021.
Topics and series. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Patriots & Patriotism • Railroads & Streetcars • War, World II. In addition, it is included in the Merci Train Boxcars series list.
Location. 36° 46.939′ N, 119° 46.368′ W. Marker is in Fresno
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. French Merci Train Boxcar (here, next to this marker); Korea "The Forgotten War" (within shouting distance of this marker); Christmas Tree Lane (approx. 2.6 miles away); Fresno Technical School (approx. 2.9 miles away); Fresno Traction Company (approx. 3 miles away); George M. Bowman (approx. 3.1 miles away); Site of Church-Sperry Mill and Mill Ditch (approx. 3.1 miles away); The Fresno Water Tower (approx. 3.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fresno.
Also see . . . Merci Train. Website homepage:
"The Merci Train was a train of 49 French railroad box cars filled with tens of thousands of gifts of gratitude from at least that many individual French citizens. They were showing their appreciation for the more than 700 American box cars of relief goods sent to them by (primarily) individual Americans in 1948."(Submitted on May 20, 2022, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California.)
Photographed By Joseph Alvarado, May 4, 2022
2. French Merci Train Boxcar Cover
West side of the boxcar. This marker is the smaller one on the right.
Photographed By Joseph Alvarado, May 4, 2022
3. East side of French Merci Train Boxcar
Credits. This page was last revised on June 12, 2022. It was originally submitted on May 18, 2022, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California. This page has been viewed 193 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 5, 2022, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
