Central City in Corpus Christi in Nueces County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Loss of Crew aboard Coast Guard Aircraft No. 2123
Photographed by Dave W, March 12, 2026
1. Loss of Crew aboard Coast Guard Aircraft No. 2123 Marker
In memory of the following who lost their lives aboard Coast Guard Aircraft No. 213 while on a rescue mission Sept. 21, 1973
LCDR F. W. Miller LTJG J. M. Mack AD-1 H.D. Brown Jr. AT-2 J.P. Pledger AT-2 J.F. Harrison AM-2 B. R. Gaskins Jr.
Erected by Fleet Reserve Assn. Branch 94.
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Disasters • Patriots & Patriotism. A significant historical date for this entry is September 21, 1973.
Location. 27° 47.449′ N, 97° 23.584′ W. Memorial is in Corpus Christi, Texas, in Nueces County. It is in Central City. It is at the intersection of South Shoreline Boulevard and Kinney Street, on the right when traveling north on South Shoreline Boulevard. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 222 S Shoreline Blvd, Corpus Christi TX 78401, 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, and one of the Confederate States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Korean War Veterans Memorial (a few steps from this marker); In Honor of our Brothers in Arms (a few steps from this marker); Sherrill Park (within shouting distance of this marker); Corpus Christi and Nueces County Vietnam Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Corpus Christi Global War on Terrorism Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Our Founder (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Confederate Army Deserters Hanged in Corpus Christi (approx. 0.2 miles away); Capitαn Blas Marνa de la Garza Falcσn (approx.
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Photographed by Dave W, March 12, 2026
2. Loss of Crew aboard Coast Guard Aircraft No. 2123 Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on March 17, 2026. It was originally submitted on March 16, 2026, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. This page has been viewed 10 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 16, 2026, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.
