Georgetown in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Martin J. O'Gara, S.J.
The O'Gara Terrace
— Georgetown University —
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), December 9, 2022
1. Martin J. O'Gara, S.J. Marker
Inscription.
Martin J. O'Gara, S.J.. The O'Gara Terrace. Chaplain (Captain) Martin J. O'Gara, S.J., a native of Brooklyn, NY, joined the Georgetown University faculty in 1940 as Assistant Professor of Religion. While at Georgetown, he gave freely of his time and talents to the students both inside and outside the classroom. He left the hilltop in 1943, becoming a chaplain attached to the Air Transport Command. In 1945, after spending time at several bases domestically, he was sent overseas to Barrackpore, India. During his time in India, he provided aid to a variety of missionary groups working in the region. In June 1946, his unit had concluded their operations and was returning to Paris, France. While en route, the plane he was traveling in caught fire and crashed off the coast of Italy. He was killed in the crash, but only after aiding other service men in escaping the burning plane; only nine of the forty men on board survived. In 1946, a building on campus, at this approximate location, was named in his memory. The structure stood until 1984 when it was removed to make way for the construction of Village C. This outdoor gathering place continues to stand in memory of Fr. O'Gara, his dedication to his Catholic faith and to Georgetown, and his service to our country.
Chaplain (Captain) Martin J. O'Gara, S.J., a native of Brooklyn, NY, joined the Georgetown University faculty in 1940 as Assistant Professor of Religion. While at Georgetown, he gave freely of his time and talents to the students both inside and outside the classroom. He left the hilltop in 1943, becoming a chaplain attached to the Air Transport Command. In 1945, after spending time at several bases domestically, he was sent overseas to Barrackpore, India. During his time in India, he provided aid to a variety of missionary groups working in the region. In June 1946, his unit had concluded their operations and was returning to Paris, France. While en route, the plane he was traveling in caught fire and crashed off the coast of Italy. He was killed in the crash, but only after aiding other service men in escaping the burning plane; only nine of the forty men on board survived. In 1946, a building on campus, at this approximate location, was named in his memory. The structure stood until 1984 when it was removed to make way for the construction of Village C. This outdoor gathering place continues to stand in memory of Fr. O'Gara, his dedication to his Catholic faith and to Georgetown, and his service to our country.
Location. 38° 54.428′ N, 77° 4.453′ W. Marker is in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in Georgetown. Marker can be reached from Old North Way north of Library Walk, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3791 Library Walk, Washington DC 20007, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), December 9, 2022
2. Martin J. O'Gara, S.J. Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 9, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 66 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on December 9, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
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