Hollywood in Los Angeles in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Paramount Pictures

Veterans Memorial

— Bronson Gate —

Paramount Pictures Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Baker, November 4, 2022

1. Paramount Pictures Marker

Inscription.
Of the 681 Paramount men and women who ventured their lives in World War II, the following named eleven died in service. To record our praise of their unselfish devotion, to preserve the memory of their heroic sacrifice, to confirm the influence of their high example, this plaque is dedicated in their honor.

John T. Armitage · Norbert C. Girard · John R. Hargis · William V. Hogan · Charles W. Hogue · William E. Jenney · Sergi A. Mihailoff · Charles A. Moore · Marshel E. Patterson · Owen D. Shumard · Leonard Wood

Erected by Paramount Pictures.

Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Entertainment • War, World II.

Location. 34° 5.074′ N, 118° 19.066′ W. Marker is in Los Angeles, California, in Los Angeles County. It is in Hollywood. Memorial can be reached from the intersection of Melrose Avenue and Bronson Avenue, on the left when traveling north. Located inside the studio property, with access only during guided tours or special events. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 5353 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles CA 90038, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Hattie McDaniel (approx. ¼ mile away); YWCA Hollywood Studio Club (approx. 0.7 miles away); Buster Keaton Studios

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(approx. 0.7 miles away); Buster Keaton Studio (approx. 0.7 miles away); Afton Arms Apartments (approx. 0.8 miles away); Villa Elaine (approx. 0.8 miles away); First See’s Candies (approx. 0.9 miles away); Cora B. Henderson House (approx. 0.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Los Angeles.

Photographed By Craig Baker, November 4, 2022

2. Paramount Pictures Marker

Bronson Gate image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Baker, November 4, 2022

3. Bronson Gate

The marker is inside the gate and to the left. Bronson Gate is near the intersection of Melrose & Bronson Ave. It’s where actor and WWII veteran Charles Buchinsky was inspired to change his name to Charles Bronson.

Historic Stage 4 - Constructed 1918 image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Baker, November 4, 2022

4. Historic Stage 4 - Constructed 1918

Forrest Gump - Tom Hanks image. Click for full size.

courtesy Paramount Pictures, 1993

5. Forrest Gump - Tom Hanks

This photo is on display in a nearby lobby.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 27, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 6, 2022, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 176 times since then and 41 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on November 6, 2022, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.