Benicia in Solano County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Gen. Quandt Lane
Born in this arsenal, Douglass Quandt graduated from West Point and went on to command parachute batallions in the European and Pacific Campaigns in WWII and later in the Korean conflict. He served his country well and we are proud of him.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: War, Korean • War, World II.
Location. 38° 2.801′ N, 122° 8.007′ W. Marker is in Benicia, California, in Solano County. Marker is on Gen. D.P. Quandt Lane near Washington Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Benicia CA 94510, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Commandant's Home (a few steps from this marker); Clock Tower (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); 1849 - Benicia Arsenal – 1964 (approx. 0.3 miles away); 1854 – Saint Paul’s Episcopal Church – 1954 (approx. 1.3 miles away); Saint Paul's Episcopal Church (approx. 1.3 miles away); World War I Memorial (approx. 1.3 miles away); Site of Benicia Seminary (approx. 1.3 miles away); First Masonic Hall Built in California (approx. 1.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Benicia.
Also see . . . The 457th Parachute Field Artillery Battalion - Unit History. "The cadre for the 457th Parachute Field Artillery Battalion (PFAB) was formed at Ft. Bragg, North Carolina (NC) in January, 1943 from the 456th PFAB which was activated on 24 September 1942. They moved to Camp Mackall, NC to form the 11th Airborne Division and were formally activated on 25 February 1943 under the command of Major Douglass P. Quandt." (Submitted on March 22, 2011.)
Credits. This page was last revised on October 19, 2021. It was originally submitted on March 21, 2011, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 1,402 times since then and 40 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 21, 2011, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. 3. submitted on March 22, 2011, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.