Fall River in Bristol County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)
Gunner's Mate
Who worked here?
Duties:
Assembled and fired all types of guns
Understood principles of electronic fire control
Handled ammunition
Who else was in this space?
Hot case men
Projectile and powder men
Gun trainers and pointers
Mount captain
[Caption:]
▲Gunner's Mate specialty mark
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: War, World II • Waterways & Vessels.
Location. 41° 42.401′ N, 71° 9.78′ W. Marker is in Fall River, Massachusetts, in Bristol County. It can be reached from Water Street west of Davol Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 46 Water St, Fall River MA 02720, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the South Coast. It is also in the American Northeast, in New England, and on the Eastern Seaboard. 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 one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: 5-Inch Gun (here, next to this marker); 5-Inch Gun System (here, next to this marker); Shrapnel Damage (a few steps from this marker); Boats + Rescue Craft (a few steps from this marker); Crew (a few steps from this marker); Topside (a few steps from this marker); Below Deck (a few steps from this marker); World War II (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fall River.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 6, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 6, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 7 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 6, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
