Fort Dix in Burlington County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
44th Infantry Division
Photographed by R. C., January 17, 2008
1. 44th Infantry Division Memorial Marker
Mobilized at Fort Dix 16 September 1940
Campaigns
Northern France–Rhineland–Central Europe
In memory of
our comrades who paid the supreme sacrifice
Erected by 44th Infantry Division Association.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, World II. A significant historical date for this entry is September 16, 1940.
Location. 40° 0.633′ N, 74° 37.367′ W. Marker is in Fort Dix, New Jersey, in Burlington County. It is at the intersection of Pennsylvania Avenue and West 8th Street on Pennsylvania Avenue. Marker is located in the Fort Dix' Infantry Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Joint Base Mdl NJ 08640, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker 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 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: The Ultimate Weapon (here, next to this marker); MacDonald Hall (approx. 0.4 miles away); World War II Monument (approx. 2.3 miles away); Upper Springfield Meeting House and Cemetery (approx. 2½ miles away); Dedicated To Those Who Served (approx. 3.6 miles away); Smithville Historic District (approx. 6.9 miles away); An Industrial Village (approx. 6.9
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Also see . . . 44th Infantry Division. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on April 21, 2008, by Ronald Claiborne of College Station, Texas.)
Photographed by R. C., January 17, 2008
2. 44th Infantry Division Memorial Marker
Marker is on a large stone in Infantry Park. Some visitors to the memorial leave a small stone on top.
Photographed by R. C., January 17, 2008
3. Infantry Park
There are several military monuments/memorials in this park.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 7, 2021. It was originally submitted on April 21, 2008, by Ronald Claiborne of College Station, Texas. This page has been viewed 1,928 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 21, 2008, by Ronald Claiborne of College Station, Texas. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
