Surf City in Ocean County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Louis D. Bonanni, Capt., USMC (Ret.)
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), October 29, 2022
1. Louis D. Bonanni, Capt., USMC (Ret.) Marker
The citizens of the Borough of Surf City recognize Mr. Louis D. Bonanni for his longstanding service to the community and for his tireless efforts in spearheading a fundraising drive which generated over $36,000 in contributions for the construction of this Veterans' Memorial Park. Mr. Bonanni also organized a group of volunteers to complete the landscaping of this park and to maintain this park as a lasting tribute to all veterans. Mr. Bonanni has been active in the beautification of the borough and other projects for the benefit of the community as president of the Taxpayers Association for many years.
Mr. Bonanni and his loving wife, Nell, built their family home in Surf City in 1951.
Mr. Bonanni, while a Captain with the 14th Battalion 15th Marines, 6th Division led a combat unit against Japanese forces during the invasion of Okinawa and Guam and into China during World War II.
This marker expresses the profound appreciation of the citizens of the Borough of Surf City for Mr. Bonanni's brave service to America and his enduring contributions to our community.
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Parks & Recreational Areas • War, World II. A significant historical year for this entry is 1951.
Location. 39°
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Borough of Surf City Veterans' Memorial Park (here, next to this marker); John L. Gutbrod, 1st Sgt., U.S. Army/Air Force (Ret.) (here, next to this marker); Paul Carlock (here, next to this marker); USS Murphy (a few steps from this marker); Surf City (about 800 feet away, measured in a direct line); Manahawkin Methodist Episcopal Church (approx. 5.2 miles away); Map of Manahawkin (1878) (approx. 5.3 miles away); Cavalry Cottage (C. 1740) (approx. 5.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Surf City.
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), October 29, 2022
2. Borough of Surf City Veterans' Memorial Park
Credits. This page was last revised on November 6, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 6, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 56 times since then and 5 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 2, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
