Monterey in Monterey County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

World War Memorial

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, February 12, 2013

1. World War Memorial Marker

Inscription. This tree was planted
by the
Red Cross
May 30, 1919
in memory of
Monterey’s sons
who made the
supreme sacrifice
in the World War

Erected 1919 by Red Cross.

Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, World I.

Location. 36° 35.821′ N, 121° 53.833′ W. Memorial is in Monterey, California, in Monterey County. It can be reached from Pacific Street near Madison Street. This marker is placed beneath the Oak tree near the northwest corner of the intersection of Pacific and Madison Streets. Touch for map. Memorial is in this post office area: Monterey CA 93940, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this memorial is on Central Coast

and specifically on the Coast Ranges.

It is also on the American Pacific Coast.

Globally, it is in North America,

on the Ring of Fire,

in the Pacific Rim,

in the Western Hemisphere,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain

and also Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker:

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The Underwood – Brown Adobe (within shouting distance of this marker); Casa Gutierrez (within shouting distance of this marker); Monterey History Time Line (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Monterey Jail (within shouting distance of this marker); The Great Seal of the State of California (within shouting distance of this marker); Colton Hall – Site of California’s Original Constitution (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Stokes Adobe (about 300 feet away); Chaplain Walter Colton, U.S.N., 1787-1851 (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Monterey.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, February 12, 2013

2. World War Memorial Marker

A Second Plaque Beneath the Oak Tree image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, February 12, 2013

3. A Second Plaque Beneath the Oak Tree

The plaque reads:
This oak tree is dedicated
to the memory of
Robert C. Littlefield
a man who devoted his life
to the service of this country.
A native son, he gave selflessly to time,
energy and resources to his beloved city,
its heritage and traditions.
This oak serves as a fitting reminder
of all he meant to us.
Robert C. Littlefield
January 18, 1930 – October 10, 1980
He Chose to Serve.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on February 19, 2013, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 556 times since then and 15 times this year. Last updated on February 26, 2013, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 19, 2013, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.