Florence in Florence County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

World War II Memorial

By Anna Inbody, March 18, 2012

1. World War II Memorial Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

These pines dedicated with reverence as a living memorial to those who served in World War II

Wildwood Garden Club

February 2, 1945

Erected 1945 by Wildwood Garden Club.

Topics. This historical marker memorial is listed in this topic list: War, World II.

Location. 34° 11.183′ N, 79° 46.557′ W. Marker is in Florence, South Carolina, in Florence County. Marker can be reached from Spruce Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Florence SC 29501, 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. The Cruiser Pee Dee, C.S.N. (within shouting distance of this marker); Henry Timrod (approx. 0.3 miles away); Wilson School / Wilson High School (approx. ¾ mile away); All Gave Some – Some Gave All (approx. 1.1 miles away); Brooke Rifled Cannon, VI.4-inch (approx. 1.1 miles away); Guns of the CSS Peedee (approx. 1.1 miles away); Brooke Rifled Cannon, VII-inch (approx. 1.2 miles away); Dahlgren, IX-inch (approx. 1.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Florence.

More about this memorial. The marker is located behind the Florence Museum

World War II Memorial Marker Overview image. Click for full size.

By Anna Inbody, March 18, 2012

2. World War II Memorial Marker Overview

In memory of Sergeant Leroy D. Covington WWII image. Click for full size.

By Anna Inbody, March 18, 2012

3. In memory of Sergeant Leroy D. Covington WWII

In memory of Sergeant James C. Hicklin WWII image. Click for full size.

By Anna Inbody, March 18, 2012

4. In memory of Sergeant James C. Hicklin WWII

In memory of Private John Wilber Maker Army Air Corp WWII image. Click for full size.

By Anna Inbody, March 18, 2012

5. In memory of Private John Wilber Maker Army Air Corp WWII

In memory of Boatswain H. O. Hutchinson United States Navy image. Click for full size.

By Anna Inbody, March 18, 2012

6. In memory of Boatswain H. O. Hutchinson United States Navy

In memory of Captain David E. Hicklin WWII image. Click for full size.

By Anna Inbody, March 18, 2012

7. In memory of Captain David E. Hicklin WWII

In memory of First Lieutenant John Kasaab United States Army WWII image. Click for full size.

By Anna Inbody, March 18, 2012

8. In memory of First Lieutenant John Kasaab United States Army WWII

In memory of Archie Eason Barnhill, Jr. United States Navy, WWII image. Click for full size.

By Anna Inbody, March 18, 2012

9. In memory of Archie Eason Barnhill, Jr. United States Navy, WWII

In memory of Major Robert Lee O'Harra United States Army Air Corp. image. Click for full size.

By Anna Inbody, March 18, 2012

10. In memory of Major Robert Lee O'Harra United States Army Air Corp.

In memory of 1st Lieut. Henry Grady Stone, Jr. United States Army Air Corp. image. Click for full size.

By Anna Inbody, March 18, 2012

11. In memory of 1st Lieut. Henry Grady Stone, Jr. United States Army Air Corp.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on April 20, 2012, by Anna Inbody of Columbia, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 514 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11. submitted on April 20, 2012, by Anna Inbody of Columbia, South Carolina. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.