Northside in Houston in Harris County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
"The Fighting Fourth"
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Photographed by James Hulse, May 21, 2024
1. "The Fighting Fourth" Marker
Semper Fidelis. The Fourth Marine Division effected the most combat missions in the shortest time of any military unit during World War II. We dedicate this memorial to the memory of the men of "The Fighting Fourth"
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Fourth Marine Division. Activated 16 August 1943, Camp Pendleton, California. Departed Port of San Diego 13 January 1944 for combat against the Japanese in the Pacific Theatre. Operated from Maui, Hawaii February 1944 thru March 1945, with combat invasions on the Japanese held islands of Roi-Namur, Saipan, Tiniam and Iwo Jimas. Division returned to Camp Pendleton, California and deactivated 28 November, 1945.
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Fourth Marine Division - World War II. Major Pacific island campaigns against the Empire of Japan in the Pacific Theatre. Roi-Namur, 31 Jan. 8 - Feb 1944 (Marshall Islands) Saipan, 15 June - 9 July 1944 (Marianas Islands) Tinian, 24 July - 1 Aug 1944 (Marianas Islands) Iwo Jima, 19 Feb - 16 Mar 1945 (Volcano Islands)
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USMC - Fourth Marine Division World War II
Honors - Medal of Honor - 12 Navy Cross - 111 Distinguished Service Medal - 4 Silver Star - 646 Legion of Merit - 53 Distinguished Flying Cross - 36 Navy Marine Corps
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Division Combat Casualties
3,298 Killed 14,424 Wounded
Erected by Fourth Marine Division Association of World War II.
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, World II.
Location. 29° 55.921′ N, 95° 26.92′ W. Memorial is in Houston, Texas, in Harris County. It is in Northside. It is on Memorial Drive west of Woodlawn Street, in the median. The marker is located at the eastern section of the Houston National Cemetery. Touch for map. Memorial is in this post office area: Houston TX 77038, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this memorial is in the American South and on the Gulf Coast. 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 Republic of Texas, 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: 36th Infantry Division (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); First Marine Division (about 500 feet away); Carillon (about 600 feet away); Albert Thomas (approx. 0.2 miles away); First Lieutenant Raymond L. Knight (approx. 0.2 miles away); Captain James H. Fields (approx. 0.2 miles away); First Sergeant David H. McNerney (approx. 0.2 miles away); Staff Sergeant Marcario Garcia (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Houston.
Also see . . . 4th Marine Division (United States)
Photographed by James Hulse, May 21, 2024
2. "The Fighting Fourth" Marker - 2nd Panel
The 4th Marine Division is a reserve division in the United States Marine Corps. It was raised in 1943 for service during World War II, and subsequently fought in the Pacific against the Japanese. Deactivated after the war, the division was re-formed in 1966 and elements of the division deployed during the Gulf War in 19901991, as well as during the Iraq War. It is currently the ground combat element of the Marine Forces Reserve and is headquartered in New Orleans, Louisiana, and has units throughout the United States.(Submitted on June 17, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)
Photographed by James Hulse, May 21, 2024
3. "The Fighting Fourth" Marker - 3rd Panel
Photographed by James Hulse, May 21, 2024
4. "The Fighting Fourth" Marker - 4th Panel
Photographed by James Hulse, May 21, 2024
5. The view of the "The Fighting Fourth" Marker in the Houston National Cemetery
Credits. This page was last revised on February 11, 2025. It was originally submitted on June 15, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 348 times since then and 58 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on June 17, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
