Fremont in Alameda County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Robert McDonald
Photographed By Joseph Alvarado, September 21, 2022
1. Robert McDonald Marker
Capt 5 US Infantry
Indian Wars
May 12 1822 – May 20 1901
Marker Two:
Captain U.S.A.
May 12, 1822, May 20, 1901
Ego sum resurrection et vita; qui credit in me, etiamsi mortuus fuerit vivet; et quisquis vivit, et credit in me, non morietur in aeternum. Credis hoc. Aio, domine.
McDonald
Latin Translation:
I am the resurrection and the life; he that believeth in me, though he be dead, yet shall he live; and whoever lives and believes in me will never die. You believe this. Yes, sir.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • Wars, US Indian. In addition, it is included in the Medal of Honor Recipients series list.
Location. 37° 40.552′ N, 122° 2.987′ W. Marker is in Fremont, California, in Alameda County. Marker can be reached from Dole Drive near Brown Drive. The granite makers are located in the Lone Tree Cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 24591 Fairview Avenue, Hayward CA 94542, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Legend of Lone Tree Cemetery (within shouting distance of this marker);
this page online
Also see . . .
1. Congressional Medal of Honor Society: Robert McDonald.
"Led his command in a successful charge against superior numbers of hostile Indians, strongly posted. "(Submitted on October 19, 2022, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California.)
2. The Hall of Valor Project: Robert McDonald.
"Robert McDonald was 54 years old at the time of his Medal of Honor, ranking him among the oldest recipients at the time of action. His medal was presented seven years before his death in 1901, when McDonald was 72 years of age."(Submitted on October 19, 2022, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California.)
Photographed By Joseph Alvarado, September 21, 2022
2. Robert McDonald Marker
Photographed By Joseph Alvarado, September 21, 2022
3. Robert McDonald Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on October 19, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 19, 2022, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California. This page has been viewed 117 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 19, 2022, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California.
