University Park in San Antonio in Bexar County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Memorial Plaza

Photographed by Dave W, March 7, 2026

1. Memorial Plaza Marker

Inscription.
Given in memory of
Lt. Edwin Frank Dietzel Jr.
World War II
He lost his life over Tokyo fighting for our freedom

Erected by Roger L. & Laura Dietzel Zeller Charitable Foundation.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • War, World II.

Location. 29° 27.158′ N, 98° 33.689′ W. Marker is in San Antonio, Texas, in Bexar County. It is in University Park. It can be reached from the intersection of Camino Santa Maria and West Ave. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1 Camino Santa Maria, San Antonio TX 78228, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in South Texas.

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 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies:

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Former St. Mary's University Fallen in World War II (a few steps from this marker); Former St. Mary's University Fallen in Defense of Freedom Memorial (a few steps from this marker); St. Mary's University Sesquicentennial (within shouting distance of this marker); St. Mary's University (within shouting distance of this marker); Texas' First All-Spanish Radio Program (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Rattler (approx. 0.2 miles away); Limestone Lintel from Old St. Mary's College (approx. 0.2 miles away); Wesley Peacock House (approx. 1.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Antonio.

Photographed by Dave W, March 7, 2026

2. Memorial Plaza Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on March 20, 2026. It was originally submitted on March 20, 2026, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. This page has been viewed 9 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 20, 2026, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.