Highland Falls in Orange County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Abrams Gate

Named in Honor of General Creighton W. Abrams

— U.S. Military Academy Class of 1936 —

Abrams Gate Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Alan Edelson, June 15, 2009

1. Abrams Gate Marker

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Born September 15, 1914 Died September 4, 1974 A hard-fighting World War II tank battalion commander, General Abrams led armored forces through France, relieved encircled American soldiers at Bastogne, and spearheaded Patton's Third Army drive into Germany. Throughout a distinguished career, he commanded regimental, division, corps, and field army forces. General Abrams managed the buildup for the Vietnam War and served as overall commander during the difficult final years of that conflict. Appointed Chief of Staff, he revitalized the spirit of the Army, leading the way for increased combat power, modernization, highest professional standards, and the volunteer force.

Commander, 37th Tank Battalion • 1943-45
Combat Command Commander, 4th Armored Division • 1945
Commander, 2nd Armored Cavalry Regiment • 1951-52
Commander, 3rd Armored Division • 1960-62
Commander, V Corps • 1963-64
Commander, Military Assistance Command, Vietnam • 1968-72
Chief of Staff, U.S. Army • 1972-74

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, World II. A significant historical date for this entry is September 15, 1914.

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41° 22.371′ N, 73° 57.816′ W. Marker is in Highland Falls, New York, in Orange County. Marker is on Main Street, on the right when traveling north. At the entrance to the U.S. Military Academy Visitors Center. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Highland Falls NY 10928, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Benjamin J. Havens (within shouting distance of this marker); The Army Mule (within shouting distance of this marker); Iran Hostages (within shouting distance of this marker); Capt. Molly Corbin (within shouting distance of this marker); Town of Highlands (within shouting distance of this marker); The Path to Victory (within shouting distance of this marker); Essayons— “Let Us Try” (within shouting distance of this marker); Lafayette's Tour (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Highland Falls.

Photographed By Alan Edelson, June 15, 2009

2. Abrams Gate Marker

Tank at Abrams Gate image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Alan Edelson, June 15, 2009

3. Tank at Abrams Gate

Credits. This page was last revised on November 28, 2019. It was originally submitted on June 17, 2009, by Alan Edelson of Union Twsp., New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,236 times since then and 59 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 17, 2009, by Alan Edelson of Union Twsp., New Jersey. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.