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

Inscription. Erected by The Croatian Benevolent Association of Louisiana in memory of those members who gave their lives in service of their country, the United States of America, during the wars.

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.

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29° 58.975′ N, 90° 5.266′ W. Marker is in New Orleans, Louisiana, in Orleans Parish. It is in Fairgrounds. Marker can be reached from Esplanade Avenue. This marker is located inside St. Louis Cemetery No. 3. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3421 Esplanade Avenue, New Orleans LA 70119, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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); Pitot House (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Our Lady of the Rosary Rectory (about 800 feet away); Metairie And Gentilly Ridges (approx. 0.2 miles away); Allard Plantation (approx. ¼ mile away); The Old Portage (approx. 0.3 miles away); Duelling Grounds (approx. half a mile away); Fair Grounds Race Course (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New Orleans.

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 908 times since then and 23 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.