Capitol Hill in Tallahassee in Leon County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
Miami-Dade County
Florida World War II Memorial
Photographed By Brandon D Cross, November 13, 2022
1. Miami-Dade County Marker
During WW II, Miami Dade County played an integral role in this
nation’s war effort.
The Army established three major schools on Miami Beach: the
Replacement Training Center, the Officer Candidate School
and Officer Training School. It also maintained the Depot Overhaul
School, Inspection and Maintenance School and Fourth Service
Command for Bakers and Cooks.
Twenty-five percent of the Army Air Force’s enlisted men and
twenty percent of its officers trained on Miami Beach.
The Navy established the Submarine Chaser Training School,
processing over 50,000 men, air stations at Opa-Locka Airport and
Dinner Key and constructed a blimp base at Richmond Field.
Army Air Force set up bases at Miami Airport and
Homestead Air Force Base.
720 soldiers from Miami-Dade gave their lives during WW II.
Erected 2005 by The State of Florida.
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Air & Space • War, World II • Waterways & Vessels.
Location. 30° 26.265′ N, 84° 17.075′ W. Marker is in Tallahassee, Florida, in Leon County
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Marion County (here, next to this marker); Madison County (here, next to this marker); Nassau County (here, next to this marker); Levy County (here, next to this marker); Lee County (here, next to this marker); Lafayette County (here, next to this marker); Okeechobee County (here, next to this marker); Osceola County (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Tallahassee.
Also see . . .
1. Greater Miami and its role during World War II. (Submitted on November 21, 2022, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)
2. State of Florida Veterans’ Memorials. (Submitted on November 21, 2022, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)
Photographed By Brandon D Cross, November 13, 2022
2. Miami-Dade County Marker (left)
Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 21, 2022, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 186 times since then and 44 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 21, 2022, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
