Solana Beach in San Diego County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
American Legion Post No. 806 WWII Memorial
Photographed by T.L. Zagraniski, March 22, 2025
1. American Legion Post No. 806 WWII Memorial
In Memoriam
World War II
Joseph Chiles
Jesus Covarrubias
Eugene Dawson
Richard Dose
Walter Hunt
Dick Lynde
Joseph Mettam
Pedro Osorio
Solana Beach
1948
Donated by Mr and Mrs Geo. Dose in loving memory of their son Richard.
Sponsored By Solana Del Rancho American Legion Post No. 806
Erected 1948 by Solana Del Rancho American Legion Post No. 806.
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, World II.
Location. 32° 59.52′ N, 117° 16.32′ W. Memorial is in Solana Beach, California, in San Diego County. It is at the intersection of U.S. 101 and Plaza St, on the right when traveling south on U.S. 101. Northwest corner of the crossroads, approximately. 30 feet due west of the intersection itself. Touch for map. Memorial is in this post office area: Solana Beach CA 92075, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this memorial is in California’s Peninsular Ranges. It is also on the American Pacific Coast. Globally, it is in North America, on the Ring of Fire, in the Pacific Rim, in the Western Hemisphere, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain and also Mexicos Alta California.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Solana Beach Vietnam War Memorial (here, next to this marker); Tribute to Steve W. Adams (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Olivenhain Meeting Hall (approx. 4.2 miles away); Rancho Santa Fe (approx. 4.4 miles away); Ellen Browning Scripps
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Photographed by T.L. Zagraniski, March 22, 2025
2. "Freedom is Not Free" Display
Collection of war memorials, flagpoles, and benches on the northwest corner of Plaza St & Hwy 101 intersection. The World War II memorial is on the right. The text at the foot of the markers reads, "Freedom is Not Free."
Credits. This page was last revised on March 29, 2025. It was originally submitted on March 23, 2025, by T.L. Zagraniski of Reston, Va, Usa. This page has been viewed 97 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 23, 2025, by T.L. Zagraniski of Reston, Va, Usa. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
