Fort Story in Virginia Beach, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Bataan Corregidor Memorial
Photographed By Kevin W., April 29, 2016
1. Bataan Corregidor Memorial Marker
Dec. 8, 1941 May 6, 1943
In honor of the 60,000 "Battling Bastards" of Bataan/Corregidor Philippine Islands
May we never forget their sacrifices
Erected 1999 by Henry H. Merritt, CWO-4, U.S.N. Retired, ex-POW.
Topics. This historical marker and memorial is listed in this topic list: War, World II. A significant historical date for this entry is May 6, 1943.
Location. 36° 54.663′ N, 76° 9.194′ W. Marker is in Virginia Beach, Virginia. It is in Fort Story. Marker is on Nider Boulevard, 0.1 miles Amphibious Drive, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Virginia Beach VA 23460, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Pearl Harbor Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Col. John Thorowgood Jr. (approx. 1.4 miles away); U.S.N. Armed Guard of World War II Memorial (approx. 1.8 miles away); Adam Thorowgood (approx. 1.9 miles away); City Beach (approx. 2.2 miles away); Church Point (approx.
Photographed By Kevin W., April 29, 2016
2. Bataan Corregidor Memorial Marker
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Photographed By Kevin W., April 29, 2016
3. Bataan Corregidor Memorial Marker
Photographed By Kevin W., April 29, 2016
4. Bataan Corregidor Memorial Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 5, 2016, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. This page has been viewed 433 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 5, 2016, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia.
