Danville, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
World War II Memorial
Photographed by C. Ryan Dodson, June 22, 2024
1. World War II Memorial
In memory of Danville men and women who in World War II by their unselfish patriotism have advanced the American ideals of liberty
They counted not their lives dear unto themselves.
Greater love hath no man than this - John XV:13
Gold Star Memorial
Erected by Danville Junior Chamber of Commerce
August 26, 1945
Erected 1945 by Danville Junior Chamber of Commerce.
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • War, World II.
Location. 36° 34.906′ N, 79° 24.811′ W. Memorial is in Danville, Virginia. It is on Surry Lane, on the right when traveling west. The Marker is located in Mt. View Cemetery, near the entrance. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 400 Robertson Avenue , Danville VA 24541, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this memorial is in Southside Virginia and specifically in Central Virginia. It is also in the American South and specifically in the Upper South. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture, one of the original Thirteen Colonies, 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: William Alger Pugh (approx. 0.2 miles away); "Lefty" Wilson Field (approx. 0.2 miles away); Averett University (approx. 0.3 miles away); World War I Memorial (approx. 0.3 miles away); a different marker also named World War I Memorial (approx. 0.3 miles away); Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.3 miles away); Andrew Jackson Montague (approx. 0.3 miles away); The A.J. Montague House (approx. 0.3 miles
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Photographed by C. Ryan Dodson, June 22, 2024
2. World War II Memorial
Inscription on the left base
Photographed by C. Ryan Dodson, June 22, 2024
3. World War II Memorial
Inscription on the right base
Photographed by C. Ryan Dodson, November 11, 2024
4. World War II Memorial
Photographed by C. Ryan Dodson, November 11, 2024
5. World War II Memorial
Photographed by C. Ryan Dodson, June 22, 2024
6. World War II Memorial
Photographed by C. Ryan Dodson, November 11, 2024
7. World War II Memorial
Photographed by C. Ryan Dodson, November 11, 2024
8. World War II Memorial
Photographed by C. Ryan Dodson, January 4, 2025
9. Archer T. Gammon
Archer T. Gammon, who was killed in action during the Battle of the Bulge in World War II, was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor for his heroic actions. He is buried near the Memorial.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2025. It was originally submitted on January 4, 2025, by C. Ryan Dodson of Danville, Virginia. This page has been viewed 174 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on January 4, 2025, by C. Ryan Dodson of Danville, Virginia. 2, 3. submitted on February 12, 2025, by C. Ryan Dodson of Danville, Virginia. 4, 5, 6, 7, 8. submitted on January 4, 2025, by C. Ryan Dodson of Danville, Virginia. 9. submitted on February 12, 2025, by C. Ryan Dodson of Danville, Virginia. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
