Audubon in Camden County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
A Tribute to Audubon's Congressional Medal of Honor Recipients
Photographed by Don Morfe, March 31, 2013
1. A Tribute to Audubon's Congressional Medal of Honor Recipients Marker
Panel 1
Samuel M. Sampler
In memory of his bold charge through hostile fire resulting in the surrender of twenty-eight enemy soldiers near St. Etienne, France, 8 October 1918. He died on 19 November 1979.
Panel 2
Edward C. Benfold
In memory of the selfless sacrificing of his own life for the lives of two countrymen he was treating while defending the wounded. He was killed in Korea on 5 September 1952.
Panel 3
Nelson V. Brittin
In memory of his courageous leadership under fire while wounded which inspired his company and helped defeat the enemy. He was killed in battle at Yonggong-ni Korea 7 March 1951
Erected 1994 by Students of the Project Memorial Fund.
Topics and series. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: War, Korean • War, World II. In addition, it is included in the Medal of Honor Recipients series list.
Location. 39° 53.016′ N, 75° 4.482′ W. Memorial is in Audubon, New Jersey, in Camden County. It is on Edgewood Ave. The Medal of Honor Memorial Site is on the Campus of Audubon High School. Touch for map. Memorial is in this post office area: Audubon NJ 08106, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this memorial is in South Jersey and in Greater Philadelphia. It is also in the American Northeast and in the Mid-Atlantic. 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 New Netherland and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker
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More about this memorial. Joe Flacco, MVP, Baltimore Ravens Superbowl Champions 2012 football season attended Audubon High School.
Photographed by Don Morfe, March 31, 2013
2. A Tribute to Audubon's Congressional Medal of Honor Recipients Marker
Photographed by Don Morfe, March 31, 2013
3. A Tribute to Audubon's Congressional Medal of Honor Recipients Marker
Photographed by Don Morfe, March 31, 2013
4. A Tribute to Audubon's Congressional Medal of Honor Recipients Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on April 5, 2013, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,233 times since then and 48 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 5, 2013, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
