Oxford in Calhoun County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)

George W. Ingram

1918-1941

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, February 26, 2023

1. George W. Ingram Marker

Inscription. Seaman Second Class, United States Navy, George Washington Ingram was killed in action in the defense of Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941.

For Seaman Ingram's bravery, an American destroyer was built and named in his honor. The U.S.S. George W. Ingram DE-62 was christened and launched on May 8, 1943.

Seaman Ingram was commended by the Commander-in-Chief, U.S. Pacific Fleet, in the following citation: “For prompt and efficient action and utter disregard of personal danger in the effort to repel the attack on the Naval Air Station, Kaneohe Bay, Oahu, Territory of Hawaii, by Japanese forces on December 7, 1941, which was made in conjunction with the attack on the fleet in Pearl Harbor on that date.”

Seaman Ingram received the following medals and ribbons: Purple Heart, Navy Commendation Medal for Heroism, Combat Action Ribbon, Navy Good Conduct, American Defense, American Theater of Operations Medal, Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal with Bronze Star, Victory Medal of World War II.

Erected 2017.

Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: War, World II • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical date for this entry is December 7, 1941.

Location. 33° 36.399′ N, 85° 49.104′ W. Marker is in Oxford, Alabama, in Calhoun County. Memorial

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can be reached from Recreation Drive east of Mc Cullars Lane, on the right when traveling east. Marker is in Oxford Veterans Memorial Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 401 Mc Cullars Ln, Oxford AL 36203, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. John Tyler Morgan (within shouting distance of this marker); Coldwater Covered Bridge (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Lick Skillet (approx. 0.9 miles away); Simmons Park (approx. 1.1 miles away); Creek Indian Campaign Memorial (approx. 1.1 miles away); Historic Oxford (approx. 1.1 miles away); Cooper-Pope House (approx. 1.2 miles away); The "Shattering" of the Mississippian World (approx. 1.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Oxford.

Also see . . .
1. Ingram, George Washington, S2c. Ingram was so eager to become a sailor that he tried to enlist in the 11th grade, only to be turned down. He eventually realized his goal, but became Calhoun County's first WWII casualty. (Together We Served) (Submitted on March 1, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

2. George Washington Ingram (DE-62). The ship named in Ingram's honor primarily served as an escort ship in World War II andthe Korean War. (Naval History and Heritage Command) (Submitted on March 1, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, February 26, 2023

2. George W. Ingram Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on March 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 1, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 153 times since then and 43 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 1, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.