Honiara in Capital Territory, Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands — Oceania (Melanesia in the Pacific Ocean)
The Warrior
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, August 28, 2022
1. The Warrior Marker
The Warrior
During the excavation for this memorial beneath this bronze tablet the remains of an unknown American serviceman were recovered and later identified as Sgt John Branic L Company 3rd Battalion 5th Marines. He was killed in action on this high ground then known as "Hill 73" on 19 August 1942. He now rests in Arlington National Cemetery.
His story, along with the thousands of Americans who gave their lives in the name of freedom, is commemorated by this memorial.
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, World II. A significant historical date for this entry is August 19, 1942.
Location. 9° 26.552′ S, 159° 57.452′ E. Marker is in Honiara, Guadalcanal, in Capital Territory. Memorial can be reached from Skyline Road south of Mbokonavera Road, on the left when traveling south. The marker is at the center of the Guadalcanal American Memorial. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Skyline Road, Honiara, Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Guadalcanal American Memorial (a few steps from this marker); American and Allied War Correspondents of the Guadalcanal Campaign (a few steps from this marker); St. Joseph Statue (approx. one kilometer away); Memorial of the Cross (approx. one kilometer away); First Meeting of the Assemblies of God Church
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Also see . . . Sgt. John Branic at Pacific Wrecks. (Submitted on December 23, 2022, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.)
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, August 28, 2022
2. The Warrior Marker
The marker is at the center of the entire Guadalcanal American Memorial.
Credits. This page was last revised on December 23, 2022. It was originally submitted on December 23, 2022, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 77 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 23, 2022, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.
