New Roads in Pointe Coupee Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)

Major General Damian K. Waddell

Louisiana National Guard

Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, December 21, 2023

1. Major General Damian K. Waddell Marker

Inscription.
Born February 10, 1967 - New Roads, Louisiana

EDUCATION Louisiana State University - Bachelor's Degree in Kinesiology
United States Army College Mss Strategic Studies
1990 ROTC 2nd Lt. Commission
1998 Lt. Col. Transfer from Army to Louisiana National Guard
Commander Company B 1088th Engineers - New Roads, Louisiana
MILITARY SCHOOLS United States Army Command College
Harvard University - Homeland Security
SELECTED U.S. DECORATIONS Legion of Merit
Bronze Star
Iraq Campaign Medal (Bronze Star)
Humanitarian Service Medal
Parachutist Badge
Appointed January 20, 2023 Adjutant General Louisiana National Guard
February 23, 2023 Promoted to Major General

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Heroes • Military.

Location. 30° 41.562′ N, 91° 26.138′ W. Marker is in New Roads, Louisiana, in Pointe Coupee Parish. Marker is on West Main Street near St. Mary Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: New Roads LA 70760, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Brigadier General Joseph Levy Dabadie Jr. (here, next to this marker); Brigadier General William H. Hogan (here, next to this marker); Place de la Croix

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(a few steps from this marker); Lieutenant General Russel L. Honoré (a few steps from this marker); Major General Stephen C. Dabadie (a few steps from this marker); Lieutenant General John Archer Lejeune (a few steps from this marker); Major General Delesseps S. "Chep" Morrisson (a few steps from this marker); Julien Poydras (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New Roads.

More about this marker. Located in the St. Mary's Kiwanis Park.

Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, December 21, 2023

2. Major General Damian K. Waddell Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on December 27, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 26, 2023, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 47 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 26, 2023, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana.