Fairgrounds in New Orleans in Orleans Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
The Croatian Benevolent Association of Louisiana
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, December 23, 2011
1. The Croatian Benevolent Association of Louisiana Marker
Army Cpl. George Petrovich killed in action at Gettysburg, Penn. July 2, 1863
Army Pvt. Dimitry Vidocovich killed in action at Le Croix, France. July 26, 1918
Army Cpl. Vincent Jurisich died in France July 12, 1944 from wounds received in Normandy Invasion
Air Force Lt. Matthew Barbier B24 pilot killed on fifth mission over Stuttgart, Germany. July 21, 1944
Army Pvt. Slvko Milicic killed in action in France. Nov. 24, 1944
Army Pvt. First Class Nick Lozich died in Netherlands, March 29, 1945 from wounds received in battle.
Marine Cpl. Joseph G. Serovich killed in action at Da Nang, Vietnam. Jan. 17, 1966
A grateful membership remembers those who sacrificed their lives to preserve freedom for others. This memorial is a testament to their courage and devotion
Slava Junacima Domovinskog Rata
Dedicated May 23, 1999
Erected 1993 by The Croatian Benevolent Association of Louisiana.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: War, US Civil • War, World I • War, World II. A significant historical date for this entry is March 29, 1945.
Location.
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Regionally, this marker is in Louisiana’s River Parishes. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Deep South, on the Gulf Coast, and in the Great River Road Region. 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 Viceroyalty of New France, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, the Louisiana Purchase, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: In Memory of All American Veterans (a few steps from this marker); Jeanne Jugan (within shouting distance of this marker); The Grotto to Our Lady of Lourdes (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Pitot House (about 600 feet away); a different marker also named Pitot House (about 600 feet away); Our Lady of the Rosary Rectory (about 800 feet away); Pθre Turgis (approx. 0.2 miles away); Metairie And Gentilly Ridges (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New Orleans.
Other markers no longer nearby. Pitot House (was about 700 feet away but has been replaced with another marker now near it); General Beauregard Equestrian Statue (was about 800 feet away but has been permanently removed).
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, December 23, 2011
2. The Croatian Benevolent Association of Louisiana Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 3, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 1,327 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 3, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
