Charleston in Kanawha County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)

1st Marine Division United States Marine Corps

Photographed By Craig Doda, June 25, 2023

1. 1st Marine Division United States Marine Corps Marker

Inscription. In memory of the West Virginians who served in the 1st Marine Division United States Marine Corps and Attached and support units of the U.S. Army ** U.S. Navy ** U.S. Air Force ** U.S. Coast Guard

Semper Fidelis

From all the different walks of life they came as duty called, united in mission, on land, sea and air all one.. the soldier, sailor, marine, West Virginians, the native sons.
Thurman Miller

World War II * North China * Korea * Vietnam * Kuwait * Cold War

Erected 1996 by West Virginia Chapter 1st Marine Division Association.

Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: Military.

Location. 38° 20.283′ N, 81° 36.793′ W. Marker is in Charleston, West Virginia, in Kanawha County. Memorial is on California Avenue, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Charleston WV 25305, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Semper Fidelis (here, next to this marker); "The West Virginia Coal Miner" (a few steps from this marker); Gold Star Families Memorial Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); 1819 - 1853 (within shouting distance of this marker); 1716 - 1783

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(within shouting distance of this marker); 1787 - 1818 (within shouting distance of this marker); 1859 - 1863 (within shouting distance of this marker); 1837 - 1869 (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Charleston.

Photographed By Craig Doda, June 25, 2023

2. 1st Marine Division United States Marine Corps Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on July 27, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 21, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 53 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 21, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.