Medfield in Norfolk County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)
John Parcell Ross Jr.
1925-1945
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, July 7, 2019
1. John Parcell Ross Jr. Marker
John Ross, a native of New York, moved with his family to Medfield in 1939.
A month after he graduated with honors from Medfield High School in 1943, he joined the U. S. Coast Guard, and he eventually attained the rank of signalman third class.
John participated in the Battle of Okinawa, the longest, bloodiest battle in the Pacific Theater in World War II. He was injured when a Japanese kamikaze pilot hit his landing craft, and he died June 4, 1945, about two months before the war's end.
A service of remembrance was held for him at the Second Congregational Church in Medfield on August 19, 1945, four days after Emperor Hirohito announced Japan's surrender. His remains were transferred from Okinawa to the Long Island National Cemetery in Farmingdale, New York, on February 15, 1949.
Erected by Medfield Committee to Study Memorials.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Patriots & Patriotism • War, World II. A significant historical date for this entry is June 4, 1945.
Location. 42° 11.227′ N, 71° 18.234′ W. Marker is in Medfield, Massachusetts, in Norfolk County. Marker is at the intersection of Main Street (Massachusetts Route 109) and South Street, on the left when traveling
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Straw Hat Factory (here, next to this marker); First Baptist Church (a few steps from this marker); Medfield Town Hall (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Site of the Homestead of Rev. John Wilson, (about 300 feet away); Clarence Meredith Cutler (about 400 feet away); Peak House (approx. 0.4 miles away); Old Meeting House Common (approx. 3.9 miles away); Old Walpole Town Hall (approx. 3.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Medfield.
Also see . . .
1. Roll of Honor U.S. Coast Guard Fallen - John Parcell Ross, Jr., SM3c.
During the Invasion of Okinawa LCI-90 was damaged by a kamikaze, after she had landed her soldiers, and one seaman was killed (SM3 Ross).(Submitted on March 27, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)
2. John Parcell Ross Jr. (Find A Grave).
Long Island National Cemetery, East Farmingdale, Suffolk County, New York(Submitted on March 27, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, July 7, 2019
2. John Parcell Ross Jr. Marker
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, July 7, 2019
3. First Baptist Church of Medfield
Credits. This page was last revised on March 27, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 27, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 71 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 27, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.
