Monterey in Monterey County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Pomerene Hall

Photographed by Col. James F. Jamison, USMC (Ret), August 19, 2026

1. Pomerene Hall Marker

Inscription.
Dedicated to the memory of
Captain Robert Luis Pomerene
1924 - 1951 who died as a result of wounds received in action 12 February 1951 in Korea. The Silver Star was awarded posthumously to Captain Pomerene for his actions that day. During his tour in Korea he also earned the Second Oak Leaf Cluster to the Bronze Star Medal with “V” device and the Purple Heart. Captain Pomerene was graduated from the Russian Language Course in 1949.

Topics and series. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • War, Korean. In addition, it is included in the Military Order of the Purple Heart series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1949.

Location. 36° 36.292′ N, 121° 54.677′ W. Memorial is in Monterey, California, in Monterey County. It is on Lewis Road, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 1759 Lewis Road, Monterey CA 93944, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this memorial is on the Central Coast

and specifically on the Coast Ranges.

It is also on the American Pacific Coast.

Globally, it is in

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North America,

on the Ring of Fire,

on 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 Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Aiso Library (within shouting distance of this marker); Weckerling Center (approx. 0.4 miles away); James W. Finch House (approx. 0.6 miles away); Fort Mervine (approx. ¾ mile away); Sloat Monument (approx. ¾ mile away); Presidio of Monterey Museum (approx. 0.8 miles away); Perry House (approx. 0.8 miles away); El Castillo de Monterey (approx. 0.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Monterey.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Mayo Hayes O'Donnell Library (was approx. 0.8 miles away but has been confirmed missing).

View of Pomerene Hall image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Col. James F. Jamison, USMC (Ret), August 19, 2026

2. View of Pomerene Hall

Credits. This page was last revised on August 21, 2026. It was originally submitted on August 20, 2026, by Col. James F. Jamison, USMC (Ret) of Coronado, California. This page has been viewed 11 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 20, 2026, by Col. James F. Jamison, USMC (Ret) of Coronado, California. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.