Surf City in Ocean County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
John L. Gutbrod, 1st Sgt., U.S. Army/Air Force (Ret.)
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), October 29, 2022
1. John L. Gutbrod, 1st Sgt., U.S. Army/Air Force (Ret.) Marker
The citizens of the Borough of Surf City recognize Mr. John L. Gutbrod for his $500 contribution for the American flagpole for this Veterans' Memorial Park. Mr. Gutbrod was the first citizen to contribute to this memorial to honor our veterans. Mr. Gutbrod received a Silver Star, a Bronze Star and two (2) Purple Hearts during combat against German forces during World War II in the 507th Paratrooper Infantry Regiment.
Mr. Gutbrod and his loving wife, Mildred, moved to Surf City in 1980.
This marker expresses the profound appreciation of the citizens of the Borough of Surf City for Mr. Gutbrod's brave service to America and his enduring contributions to our community.
Erected by Citizens of the Borough of Surf City.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Parks & Recreational Areas • War, World II. In addition, it is included in the Military Order of the Purple Heart series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1980.
Location. 39° 39.716′ N, 74° 9.939′ W. Marker is in Surf City, New Jersey, in Ocean County. It is on Long Beach Boulevard (County Road 607) just north of North 11th Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map.
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Regionally, this marker is on the Jersey Shore and in the New York City Metropolitan Area. It is also in the American Northeast and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Netherland and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
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); Louis D. Bonanni, Capt., USMC (Ret.) (here, next to this marker); Paul Carlock (here, next to this marker); USS Murphy (a few steps from this marker); Surf City (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Veterans Memorial (approx. 1.4 miles away); Manahawkin Methodist Episcopal Church (approx. 5.2 miles away); Map of Manahawkin (1878) (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 272 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 2, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
