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

Mape Memorial Park

Photographed By Bill Kirchner, October 8, 2013

1. Mape Memorial Park Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Commander John "Jack" Clement Mape USN, was Dublin's first casualty of the Vietnam War. A 40-year old father of seven, Mape lived in Dublin and was stationed in Alameda, CA. He was assigned to Squadron VA-52 of the USS Ticonderoga in September, 1965. As commander, Mape led the VA-52 on a mission over Hanoi. On that day, April 13, 1966, his plane was hit by a Sam missile. There were no survivors. Jack Mape was a true American hero, one of Dublin's Finest.

Erected 1997 by the City of Dublin and Joaquin Murrieta Chapter, E Clampus Vitus.

Topics and series. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, Vietnam. In addition, it is included in the E Clampus Vitus series list. A significant historical date for this entry is April 13, 1966.

Location. 37° 42.385′ N, 121° 56.353′ W. Marker is in Dublin, California, in Alameda County. Memorial can be reached from the intersection of Calle Verde Road and Mape Way. Marker is in the southeast corner of Mape Memorial Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Dublin CA 94568, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. 1914 Rasmussen House 1990 (about 500 feet away, measured

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in a direct line); Don Jose Maria Amador (approx. 0.3 miles away); Site of the Dougherty Station Hotel (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Green Store (approx. 0.4 miles away); Amador Valley Hotel (approx. 0.4 miles away); Murray-Green Homes (approx. 0.4 miles away); Heritage Park & Museums (approx. 0.4 miles away); Kolb's "Sunday School" Barn (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Dublin.

Photographed By Bill Kirchner, October 8, 2013

2. Mape Memorial Park Marker

<i>Back of</i> Mape Memorial Park Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Kirchner, October 8, 2013

3. Back of Mape Memorial Park Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on October 26, 2013, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 552 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 26, 2013, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.