LaBelle in Hendry County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)

Nicholas J Cutinha

Veterans Memorial Park

Photographed By Brandon D Cross, April 20, 2023

1. Nicholas J Cutinha Marker

Inscription. Nicholas J Cutinha
SP4 US Army
CO C BN 9 Inf Reg25 Inf Div
Vietnam
Medal of Honor Bronze Star Medal Purple Heart
Jan 23 1945 † Mar 2 1968
On March 2 1968, Nicholas J Cutinha was engaged by overwhelming Vietnam Cong forces near Gia Dinh, Vietnam. Despite his own serious wounds, Cutinha held the enemy at bay with his machine gun and provided suppressive fire that allowed others to be saved. Because of his actions and sacrifice, he was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor and Purple Heart.

Topics and series. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Heroes • Parks & Recreational Areas • War, Vietnam. In addition, it is included in the Medal of Honor Recipients, and the Military Order of the Purple Heart series lists.

Location. 26° 45.727′ N, 81° 26.28′ W. Marker is in LaBelle, Florida, in Hendry County. Memorial can be reached from the intersection of East Hickpochee Avenue (Florida Route 80) and N Main Street (Florida Route 29). The marker is within the Le Belle Veterans Memorial Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 26 E Hickpochee Avenue, Labelle FL 33935, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Honor The Dead By Serving The Living (here, next to this marker); Dedicated to our Veterans

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(here, next to this marker); The Price of Freedom (a few steps from this marker); All Gave Some .... Some Gave All (within shouting distance of this marker); You Are Not Forgotten (within shouting distance of this marker); "Old Betsy" (approx. 0.2 miles away); Downtown LaBelle Historic District (approx. 0.4 miles away); Experimental Rotary Steam Engine (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in LaBelle.

Also see . . .
1. Nicholas Joseph Cutinha. (Submitted on April 27, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)
2. Veterans Memorial Park. (Submitted on April 27, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)

Photographed By Brandon D Cross, April 20, 2023

2. Nicholas J Cutinha Marker

LeBelle Veterans Memorial Park image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Brandon D Cross, April 20, 2023

3. LeBelle Veterans Memorial Park

Credits. This page was last revised on April 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 27, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 134 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 27, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.