Central Waterfront in Camden in Camden County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Lt. Brian Brennan
New Jersey Hall of Fame
"I accept this award for all the good, hard-working Americans who do not receive honors. I did only what any patriotic American would do."
- Lt. Brian Brennan
Born: September 30, 1984
Birthplace: Howell, New Jersey
Branch of Service: United States Army
Inducted to New Jersey Hall of Fame: 2009
While serving in Afghanistan, Lt. Brennan sustained multiple wounds after his vehicle hit an explosive device. Following multiple surgeries which left him a double amputee and in a coma, he was visited by Gen. David Petraeus. The General tried to interact with Brennan but got no response until he yelled "Currahee", a Cherokee word, and motto for Brennan's regiment. Much to the surprise of all, Brennan set up and responded. Following his recovery Brennan chose to remain on active duty and as of 2019 has attained the rank of Major.
Erected by New Jersey Hall of Fame. (Marker Number 22.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, Afghanistan. A significant historical date for this entry is September 30, 1984.
Location. 39° 56.39′ N, 75° 7.925′ W. Marker is in Camden, New Jersey, in Camden County. It is in Central Waterfront. Marker can be reached
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Battleship New Jersey (here, next to this marker); Colonel Jack Jacobs (here, next to this marker); USS New Jersey Memorial (a few steps from this marker); General Norman Schwarzkopf (a few steps from this marker); Sgt. John Basilone (a few steps from this marker); Robert Wood "General" Johnson II (within shouting distance of this marker); David "The General" Sarnoff (within shouting distance of this marker); FADM William Frederick Halsey Jr. (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Camden.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 23, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 23, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 104 times since then and 34 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on April 23, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
