Gilroy in Santa Clara County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

In Memoriam

Photographed By Joseph Alvarado

1. In Memoriam Marker

Inscription. World War I

Charles C. Crews • Benjamin Garcia • Arthur Mooney • John sturla

World War II

Edward S. Ahern • Joe Altamirano • Ernest Avila • John A. Berri • Charles Blanchard • Joseph Briscejn • Curtis E. Chappell • Francis E. Chick • Earl Coates • Louis C. Cohn Cole • Gene S. Collumber • Rueben Compton • Joseph Cordich • Jack DeVine • Clarence Dishmon • Donald E. Ferguson • Jerome H. Ferguson • Donald E. Gage • Salver G. Gagliardi • Frank G. Galvan • Pete M. Hernandez • Santos Hernandez • William James • Leroy Johnson • Warren M. Kannely • Walter E. Kannely • Edwin F. Kellogg • Ted Laskowski • Walter J. Lass • Leland E. Leonard • Lawrence L. Manzo • Merlin Martin • Frank Masoni • Adolph S. Montoya • Keith B. Munro • Joseph P. Nelson • Joe Nunez • Eugene T. Parra • Carl E. Peterson • Melvin L. Pruett • Donald Ray • Julian Rizzi • John Rodriguez • Ernest R. Rossi • Arnold Settrini • Oswald O. Southworth • Earl Stout • Harvey T. Taylor • Vernon W. Taylor • Shichizo Toyota • Arthur Villa • Wesley G. Weeks • Charles Whitehurst • Richard White • Gerald Whyte

This tablet present by
American Women’s Volunteer Service

Erected by American Women’s Volunteer Service.

Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: War, World I

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Location. 37° 0.386′ N, 121° 34.173′ W. Marker is in Gilroy, California, in Santa Clara County. Memorial is at the intersection of West 6th Street and Eigleberry Street, on the right when traveling east on West 6th Street. The plaque is mounted to the left of the front door to the Veterans Memorial Building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 74 West 6th Street, Gilroy CA 95020, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A different marker also named In Memoriam (here, next to this marker); Company B 184th Infantry (here, next to this marker); “Alcalde” (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Old City Hall (about 400 feet away); Gilroy (about 400 feet away); Early Settlers (about 400 feet away); Agriculture in Gilroy (about 400 feet away); a different marker also named Gilroy (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Gilroy.

Also see . . . Veterans Memorial Building.

"In 1945, members of the Gilroy community service clubs met and decided that something should be done for local veterans and a 12-member committee was formed to develop a plan. It was decided a building should be dedicated to veterans and they set
Photographed By Joseph Alvarado, March 24, 2023

2. Veterans Memorial Building Plaque
Erected 1951
By the Taxpayers of the
South Santa Clara County Memorial District
Under the State Veterans Act
out to secure property. Once the property at 74 W. Sixth Street was secured, the South Santa Clara Valley Memorial District was formed. The board spent the next several years raising money through a local tax assessment and the 6,350-square-foot Veterans Memorial Hall opened on May 25, 1951. The building, which includes a bar, full kitchen, auditorium, meeting room, and garden patio, cost $90,000 including furnishings."

(Submitted on March 28, 2023, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California.)

Photographed By Joseph Alvarado, March 24, 2023

3. In Memoriam Marker

Plaque on the left.

Veterans Memorial Building image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Joseph Alvarado, 3

4. Veterans Memorial Building

Blue Star Memorial By-Way Plaque image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Joseph Alvarado, March 24, 2023

5. Blue Star Memorial By-Way Plaque

A tribute to the
Armed Forces of America
South Valley Fleurs Garden Club
National Garden Clubs, Inc.

Credits. This page was last revised on March 28, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 28, 2023, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California. This page has been viewed 84 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on March 28, 2023, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California. 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on March 27, 2023, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California.