Mystic in Stonington in New London County, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)
"Hobey's Dock"
★ In Memoriam ★
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones, June 24, 2023
1. "Hobey's Dock" Marker
Gunners Mate 2nd Class
Attached to U.S.S. LST-531
Born September 17th, 1924
Lost in Action at Sea
April 29th, 1945
Erected by Mystic Seaport Museum.
Topics and series. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: War, World II • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Lost at Sea series list.
Location. 41° 21.58′ N, 71° 57.916′ W. Marker is in Stonington, Connecticut, in New London County. It is in Mystic. Memorial can be reached from Greenmanville Avenue (Connecticut Route 27) south of Bruggeman Place, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 75 Greenmanville Avenue, Mystic CT 06355, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Mast of the Cutter Nebula (here, next to this marker); Oyster Sloop Nellie (a few steps from this marker); Restoring the L.A. Dunton (within shouting distance of this marker); Fish Flake (within shouting distance of this marker); L.A. Dunton (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named L.A. Dunton (within shouting
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Credits. This page was last revised on June 29, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 29, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 52 times since then and 8 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on June 29, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
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