West Point in Orange County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
50th Anniversary of World War II
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, December 3, 2011
1. 50th Anniversary of World War II Marker
As nations become increasingly independent, those who understand the world will lead it.
Battle zones in which members of the Class of 1942 served in air and ground combat.
World War II
* * Europe North Africa Sicily – Italy Normandy – France Rhineland – Central Europe * * Japan ~ Philippines ~ Central Pacific India Burma ~ Western Pacific China * *
Erected 1992 by USMA Class of 1942.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • War, World II. A significant historical year for this entry is 1942.
Location. 41° 23.747′ N, 73° 57.559′ W. Marker is in West Point, New York, in Orange County. It can be reached from Howard Road, on the left when traveling north. Marker is on the grounds of the United States Military Academy, on the terrace on the east side of Eisenhower Hall. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: West Point NY 10996, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Upstate New York and in the Hudson Valley. It is also in the American Northeast, in the Mid-Atlantic,
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Class of 1942 World War II Deaths (a few steps from this marker); The Hand of the Aggressor (a few steps from this marker); Douglas MacArthur (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); 150 Pounder Armstrong Gun Captured at Fort Fisher, North Carolina January 15, 1865 (about 500 feet away); 8 Inch (150-pounder) Armstrong Gun (about 500 feet away); Battery Sherburne (about 600 feet away); Welcome to Trophy Point (about 700 feet away); U.S. Military Academy (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in West Point.
More about this marker. The marker is a circular memorial containina a map of the world. Stars on the map indicate the sites of World War II battles in which members of the USMA Class of 1942 participated.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, December 3, 2011
2. 50th Anniversary of World War II Marker
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, December 3, 2011
3. Marker on the Eisenhower Hall Terrace
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, December 3, 2011
4. Marker at West Point
Marker is seen here from just outside of Crest Hall.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on December 4, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 680 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on December 4, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
