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

Brigadier General Joseph Levy Dabadie Jr.

National Guard

Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, December 21, 2023

1. Brigadier General Joseph Levy Dabadie Jr. Marker

Inscription.
Born November 21, 1926 - New Roads, Louisiana
Died August 23, 2015 New Roads, Louisiana
EDUCATION Louisiana State University (1940-1942) (1944-1946)
MILITARY 1942 WWII Volunteer - Deployed to Philippines & Japan
1973 Entered Louisiana National Guard
College of the Armed Forces, Washington D.C.
1978 Elevated to the rank of Brigadier General
Chief of Staff of Louisiana National Guard
1986 Retired from LANG & National Guard
MILITARY AWARDS Legion of Merit | Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal | Louisiana Distinguished Service Medal | and others | Presidential Unit Citation | LSU Cadets of the Ole Skule Hall of Honor in 1999 | Louisiana National Guard recognized his contributions by naming its Training Center at Camp Beauregard - "The Brigadier General J. Levy DaBadie, Jr Training Complex".

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

Location. 30° 41.562′ N, 91° 26.139′ W. Marker is in New Roads, Louisiana, in Pointe Coupée Parish. It is on West Main Street near St. Mary Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this

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postal address: 348 West Main St, New Roads LA 70760, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Acadiana — Cajun Country

and in Greater Baton Rouge.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Deep South,

and in the Great River Road Region.

Globally, it is in North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the Viceroyalty of New France,

Acadia,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

the Louisiana Purchase,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Major General Damian K. Waddell (here, next to this marker); Brigadier General William H. Hogan (here, next to this marker); Place de la Croix (here, next to 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

Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, December 21, 2023

2. Brigadier General Joseph Levy Dabadie Jr. Marker

(within shouting distance of 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.

Credits. This page was last revised on December 27, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 27, 2023, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 260 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 27, 2023, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana.