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

Co. B 142nd Infantry 36th Division

Combat Infantry Company

— Italy – France – Austria – Germany —
— World War II —
— 9 September 1943 – 8 May 1945 —

Co. B 142nd Infantry 36th Division Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By J. J. Prats, October 8, 2023

1. Co. B 142nd Infantry 36th Division Marker

Inscription.
Commanding Officers — Captain Dewey W. Mann, WV • Captain Chester V. McKeen, ME • Captain Joseph Middleton, TX • Captain David W. Sisco, VT • 1st Lt. Paul F. Heath, CA

Officers — 1st. Lt. Leo M. April, MA • 1st Lt. Theodore Barstow, CA (KIA) • 1st Lt. Vernon N. Bland, AZ (KIA) • 1st Lt. Albert H. Cummings, CA (KIA) • 1st Lt. James Evans, NY • Captain George C. Fugate, MS (KIA) • 1st Lt. Charles W. Garnham, PA • 2nd Lt. George F. Gebhart, SD • 2nd Lt. Robert H. Grieger, OH • 1st Lt. William H. Hale, KY • 1st Lt. Morris B. Taylor, NC • 1st Lt. Kenneth E. Henke, IN • 1st Lt. John L. Hoover, AL • 2nd Lt. John B. Lea, TX • 2nd Lt. Robert J. Martin, NY (POW) • 1st Lt. William E. Nelson, CA • 1st Lt. Robert M. Peden, TX • 1st Lt. James W. Preston, SD • 1st Lt. Robert J. Pultz, KS • 1st Lt. Ramon Sandoval, TX • 1st Lt. Earl A. Smoak, SC (POW)

Officers Receiving Battlefield Promotions — 1st Lt. Hiram F. Fenton, TX • 1st Lt. Robert C. Futrell, TX • 1st Lt. Woodrow J. Baxter, TX • 1st Lt. Kenneth O. Pitner, Tx • 1st Lt. William O. Repke, NJ

God Bless America

Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, World II.

Location. 38° 25.296′ N, 81° 50.459′ W. Marker is in

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Nitro, West Virginia, in Kanawha County. Memorial is at the intersection of 21th Street and 2nd Avenue on 21th Street. It is at Living Memorial Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Nitro WV 25143, 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 Co. B 142nd Infantry 36th Division (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Co. B 142nd Infantry 36th Division (here, next to this marker); Nitro: WWI “Boom Town” (a few steps from this marker); Nitro War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Military Survey / Nitro (within shouting distance of this marker); Larry Barnett (within shouting distance of this marker); Lou Burdette (within shouting distance of this marker); Kathy Mattea (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Nitro.

Also see . . . Obituary. Dewey Wilson Mann, Sr., of Nitro, WV, passed away on June 28, 2016, surrounded by his children, Wilson Ellen, and Linda, at his home, at the age of 99. ...

A member of Nitro City Council, he erected memorial at Nitro City Park in honor of his men of Company B (WW II), and was founder of the flag memorial of Nitro, and was an avid golfer.

He was one of the of the most decorated soldiers from West Virginia — a true World War II hero. Captain of Company B – 1st Battalion, 142nd Infantry Regiment – 36th Division from September 24, 1941 – July 10, 1947. He earned the following medals: Silver Star, Legion
Photographed By J. J. Prats, October 8, 2023

2. Co. B 142nd Infantry 36th Division Memorial Wall in Nitro WV
This tablet is the one in the upper left.
of Merit, Bronze Star, Purple Heart, American Defense Service, American Campaign, Asiatic Pacific Campaign, Europe-African Middle Eastern Campaign, World War II Victory Medal, Army Occupation Medal, France Croix De Guerre Medal.

He also received: A Certificate of Commendation for the Secretary of State Office by Natalie Tennant, Certificate of the Chief Executive Order from Gov. Joe Manchin, The Order National De La Legion D’Honour (Legion of Honor from France: Highest decoration in France).

(Submitted on October 14, 2023.)

Honor Respect Gratitude image. Click for full size.

Photographed By J. J. Prats, October 8, 2023

3. Honor Respect Gratitude

“These words express why the men of Company B are the beloved ones in the hearts of families, friends, and fellow servicemen. They made the sacrifices. They paid the debt. They kept us free. Under the leadership of Capt. Dewey W. Mann, (former citizen of Nitro), this is their story.”

WWII: Sept. 1943 — May 1945
Naples • Foggia • Anzio
Central France • Central Europe
God Bless America

Co. B 142nd Infantry 36th Division Memorial Wall in Nitro WV image. Click for full size.

Photographed By J. J. Prats, October 8, 2023

4. Co. B 142nd Infantry 36th Division Memorial Wall in Nitro WV

Thank You for Our Freedom image. Click for full size.

Photographed By J. J. Prats, October 8, 2023

5. Thank You for Our Freedom

Soldiers – Sailors – Marines – Airmen – Coast Guard
“I am a soldier too” —Jessica Lynch

Credits. This page was last revised on October 14, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 13, 2023, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 98 times since then and 49 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on October 13, 2023, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.

Co. B 142nd Infantry 36th Division

Combat Infantry Company

— Italy – France – Austria – Germany —— World War II —— 9 September 1943 – 8 May 1945 —

— Italy – France – Austria – Germany —
— World War II —
— 9 September 1943 – 8 May 1945 —