Myrtle Beach in Horry County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Myrtle Beach World War II Memorial
Warbird Park
Photographed by Brandon D Cross
1. Myrtle Beach World War II Memorial Marker
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina Dedicated November 9, 2023
The City of Myrtle Beach dedicated this memorial to all who served in the Armed Forces and Merchant Marines during World War II. Eleven World War Il veterans attended the dedication ceremony, and we hereby honor their presence and service to our nation.
Back Row
Robert Varner Mathew Zawtocki Alan Green John Walker Alfred Smith Edson Meyers
Front Row
Raffael Ralph Vernacchio Edward Ted Ackley Robert Hirsch Charles Dick Richards
Erected 2023 by City of Myrtle Beach.
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, World II.
Location. 33° 39.644′ N, 78° 55.655′ W. Memorial is in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, in Horry County. It can be reached from the intersection of Farrow Parkway and South Kings Highway, on the right when traveling north. The marker is located within Warbird Park adjacent to Myrtle Beach International Airport. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 564 Farrow Pkwy, Myrtle Beach SC 29577, United
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Regionally, this memorial is on South Carolina’s Grand Strand and in the Pee Dee. It is also in the American South and specifically in the Deep South. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, 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: A different marker also named Myrtle Beach World War II Memorial (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Myrtle Beach World War II Memorial (here, next to this marker); Merchant Marine Monument (a few steps from this marker); Battlefield Cross (a few steps from this marker); Forgotten Warriors (within shouting distance of this marker); Empty Chair POW MIA Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); 352nd Tactical Fighter Squadron (within shouting distance of this marker); Myrtle Beach Air Force Base 1980 - 1990
Photographed by Brandon D Cross
2. Myrtle Beach World War II Memorial
Also see . . .
1. WWII Memorial at Warbird Park, City of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. (Submitted on April 10, 2025, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)
2. Myrtle Beach unveils World War II Memorial. (Submitted on April 10, 2025, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)
3. I love this: Myrtle Beach honors Greatest Generation with WWII memorial in Market Common. (Submitted on April 10, 2025, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)
Credits. This page was last revised on April 25, 2025. It was originally submitted on April 10, 2025, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 137 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 10, 2025, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
