Fredericksburg in Gillespie County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Quentin R. Sawyer

"Buzz"

— USN —

Quentin R. Sawyer Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, August 18, 2023

1. Quentin R. Sawyer Marker

Inscription. June 1926 - June 2005
Enlisted: May 1944
Retired: September 1965
Chief Petty Officer
Photography
Department of the Navy

Buzz Sawyer proudly served in the Navy for 21 years. He joined the Navy in May of 1944, after completing Boot Camp at Camp Perry in Williamsburg, VA. He was assigned to the USS Hornet CVS-12 in late fall of 1944. He served on the USS Hornet through the Philippines Campaign in late 1944 and onto the Volcano and Ryukyu Island Campaign in early 1945. Buzz was aboard ship when the USS Hornet was badly damaged in a Typhoon in June 1945 and had to return to the US for repairs. Buzz continued to serve until September 2, 1965 when he retired from the Navy as a Chief Petty Officer (PHC), of Photography, serving on the USS Shangri La, CVS-38.

He was supported by his loving Wife of 61 years, Lou Sadie Sawyer and his 4 children. Quentin "Buzz" Sawyer was a loving Husband, Father, Grandfather and Great Grandfather. His family presents this plaque in loving memory of his courageous service and life long love of God, Family and Country.

Erected by The family of Quentin R. Sawyer.

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

Location. 30° 16.343′

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N, 98° 52.036′ W. Marker is in Fredericksburg, Texas, in Gillespie County. Memorial is at the intersection of East Main Street and North Washington Street on East Main Street. The marker is located in the central section of the WWII Veterans Memorial Courtyard which is a part of the National Museum of the Pacific War. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 340 E Main St, Fredericksburg TX 78624, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. U.S.S. Maury (DD-401) (here, next to this marker); Second Marine Division, FMF (here, next to this marker); 4th Naval Construction Battalion (here, next to this marker); U.S.S. Hornet (here, next to this marker); U.S.S. Kankakee (AO-39) (here, next to this marker); USS Scamp (SSN-588) (here, next to this marker); The Two DeHavens (here, next to this marker); U.S.S. Taylor (DD/DDE-468) (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fredericksburg.

The Quentin R. Sawyer Marker is the first large market of the left side image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, August 18, 2023

2. The Quentin R. Sawyer Marker is the first large market of the left side

Credits. This page was last revised on February 15, 2024. It was originally submitted on February 14, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 44 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 15, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.