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Destroyer USS Drexler, DD-741 Memorial

 
 
Destroyer USS Drexler, DD-741 Memorial Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Craig Doda, February 26, 2023
1. Destroyer USS Drexler, DD-741 Memorial Marker
Inscription. In memory of the 158 men who made the supreme sacrifice in the defense of their country on May 28, 1945 when their ship, the Destroyer USS Drexler, DD-741 was sunk by two Japanese Kamikaze planes while defending Okinawa
 
Erected by A Survivor Robert L. Anteau.
 
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, World II.
 
Location. 41° 39.704′ N, 83° 36.921′ W. Marker is in Toledo, Ohio, in Lucas County. It is in Ottawa. Memorial is on West Centennial Drive, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2965 W Centennial Dr, Toledo OH 43606, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Veterans Memorial (here, next to this marker); We Remember (here, next to this marker); Richard R. Perry (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named We Remember (here, next to this marker); Amos Perry (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named We Remember (here, next to this marker); Vietnam Veterans Of America (here, next to this marker); Russell C. Perry (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Toledo.
 
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Destroyer USS Drexler, DD-741 Memorial image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Craig Doda, February 26, 2023
2. Destroyer USS Drexler, DD-741 Memorial
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on March 8, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 7, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 103 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on March 7, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.

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