Ocala in Marion County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
Battle of Okinawa
Ocala - Marion County Veterans Memorial Park
Photographed By Brandon D Cross, May 14, 2022
1. Battle of Okinawa Marker
1945
Haguushi Beach Head
Breaching the Shuri Line
34 U.S.ships sunk
16 Japanese ships sunk
Many Japanese aircraft destroyed
U.S. KIA - 12,280
Japan KIA - 134,000
Civilian - 75,000
Turning point of WWII - Pacific
Sponsored by: J.O. “Jake” Townley Family; dedicated to WWII Veterans
Erected by J.O. “Jake” Townley Family.
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, World II. A significant historical date for this entry is April 1, 1945.
Location. 29° 11.175′ N, 82° 6.082′ W. Marker is in Ocala, Florida, in Marion County. Memorial can be reached from East Fort King Street, 0.1 miles south of East Silver Springs Boulevard. Marker located within the Ocala - Marion County Veterans Memorial Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2601 East Fort King Street, Ocala FL 34470, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Korean War (here, next to this marker); In Peace and War (a few steps from this marker); Declaration of Independence (a few steps from this marker); 57th Army Air Forces Flying Training Detachment (a few steps from this marker); Naval Armed Guard Service
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Also see . . . Operation Iceberg: The Battle of Okinawa. (Submitted on May 27, 2022, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)
Photographed By Brandon D Cross, May 14, 2022
2. Battle of Okinawa Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on May 31, 2022. It was originally submitted on May 27, 2022, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 446 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 27, 2022, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
