Blue Ridge in Fannin County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
PFC. Jack Clem Robinson
USMC
| | Sept. 22, 1922 Oct. 25, 1942 | |
Photographed by David Seibert, October 11, 2012
1. PFC. Jack Clem Robinson Marker
Killed in action – Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands
One of Fannin Countys finest – he made the ultimate sacrifice so that others might live
Be it known that Oct. 25 is hereby proclaimed as Jack C. Robinson Day in Fannin Co. Georgia
Dedicated Nov. 11, 1987
Erected 1987 by Fannin County, Georgia.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, World II. A significant historical date for this entry is October 11, 1922.
Location. 34° 51.85′ N, 84° 19.533′ W. Marker is in Blue Ridge, Georgia, in Fannin County. It is at the intersection of East Main Street and Church Street, on the left when traveling north on East Main Street. The marker is located in the Blue Ridge City Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Blue Ridge GA 30513, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Georgia’s Mountains. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Deep South, in Appalachia, and specifically in Southern Appalachia. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the original Cherokee Nation, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, one of the original Thirteen Colonies, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 9 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Fannin County War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); William Clayton Fain: Georgia Unionist (within shouting distance of this marker); Blue Ridge Park (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Fannin County (about 400 feet away); Fannin County Courthouse (about 500 feet away); Bill Allen
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Regarding PFC. Jack Clem Robinson. From the Naval History and Heritage Command site
Jack C. Robinson was born in Blue Ridge, Ga., 22 September 1922, and enlisted in the Marine Corps 12 December 1941. After basic training, he was assigned to a unit scheduled to take part in the Guadalcanal campaign, America's first amphibious operation of the war. During the bitter fighting 23 October 1942 in the Matanikau River area, PFC Robinson risked his life to repair damaged communications lines vital to the survival of his unit, earning the Silver Star for his gallantry. Robinson was wounded in the action, however, and died 25 October 1942.
The Destroyer Escort "USS Jack C. Robinson" was named for PFC Robinson.
Photographed by David Seibert, October 11, 2012
2. PFC. Jack Clem Robinson Marker
Photographed by David Seibert, October 11, 2012
3. PFC. Jack Clem Robinson Marker
At the base of the marker is a stone engraved with an image of the Destroyer Escort USS Jack C. Robinson.
Photographed by Wikipedia
4. Destroyer Escort USS Jack Clem Robinson
Credits. This page was last revised on June 25, 2020. It was originally submitted on November 21, 2012, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 891 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 21, 2012, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
