Corsicana in Navarro County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Sergeant Candelario "Spider" Garcia, Jr.

February 26, 1944 - January 10, 2013

— Buried Dallas-Ft. Worth National Cemetary —

Sergeant Candelario "Spider" Garcia, Jr. Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Matthew G French, August 25, 2024

1. Sergeant Candelario "Spider" Garcia, Jr. Marker

Inscription. Sergeant Candelario Garcia, Jr. enlisted in the U.S. Army on May 28, 1963. On December 8, 1968 while serving in Vietnam, he was involved in a battle that earned him a nomination for the Medal of Honor, which was awarded posthumously in 2014. Sergeant Garcia fought heroically, saving his entire platoon during the attack. His unit was under heavy fire and several men were wounded and trapped. Ignoring the raining bullets, Sergeant Garcia crawled within 10 meters of a machine gun bunker. According to officials with the U.S. Army, while firing his rifle, Sergeant Garcia ran towards the enemy killing them all.

In addition to the Medal of Honor, Sergeant Garcia received the Silver Star, Bronze Star, Purple Heart, Army Commendation Medal, Combat Infantryman Badge, and numerous other commendations. Sergeant Garcia died on January 10, 2013. His family says they never knew what he did in the war, but they know now.

The City of Corsicana is proud of Sergeant Garcia's valorous actions in battle and hope this bronze will appropriately celebrate his life of service.

Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism

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• War, Vietnam. A significant historical date for this entry is December 8, 1968.

Location. 32° 5.727′ N, 96° 28.144′ W. Memorial is in Corsicana, Texas, in Navarro County. It can be reached from the intersection of West 2nd Avenue and North 13th Street, on the right. The memorial is located on the northwest side of the Navarro County Courthouse. Touch for map. Memorial is in this post office area: Corsicana TX 75110, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this memorial is in the Prairies & Lakes Region.

It is also in the American South.

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,

and one of the Confederate States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Navarro County War Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Thomas Ingles Smith (within shouting distance of this marker); Corsicana in 1860-1872 (within shouting distance of this marker); Navarro County Courthouse (within shouting distance of this

Photographed by Matthew G French, August 25, 2024

2. Sergeant Candelario "Spider" Garcia, Jr. Marker

Bust of Sergeant Garcia, Jr.

marker); Jose Antonio Navarro (within shouting distance of this marker); The Call To Arms (within shouting distance of this marker); Westminster Presbyterian Church (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Senator James H. Woods Home (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Corsicana.

Credits. This page was last revised on September 13, 2024. It was originally submitted on September 13, 2024, by Matthew G French of Fort Worth, Texas. This page has been viewed 225 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 13, 2024, by Matthew G French of Fort Worth, Texas. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.