Concord in Merrimack County, New Hampshire — The American Northeast (New England)
Charles Augustus Doyen
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, June 26, 2017
1. Charles Augustus Doyen Memorial
1914 World War 1918
erected by
City of Concord New Hampshire
Dedicated Nov. 11, 1919
In Memory of
Brigadier General
Charles Augustus Doyen
Commanding Officer – First
Regiment of Marines to go
to France, June 1917
Born at Concord New Hampshire
September 2, 1859
Died at Quantico Virginia
October 6, 1918
Erected 1919 by City of Concord, New Hampshire.
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, World I.
Location. 43° 12.585′ N, 71° 32.283′ W. Memorial is in Concord, New Hampshire, in Merrimack County. It is at the intersection of N Main Street (U.S. 3) and Pitman Street, on the right when traveling east on N Main Street. Marker is located at the southeast corner of the original Merrimack County Superior Court building. Marker is a few hundred feet west of North Main Street. The marker was moved in 2018 from it's previous location at the northwest corner of the court property to make way for a new building on the property. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 5 Court Street, Concord NH 03301, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this memorial is in the American Northeast and in New England. 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 one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking
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Another marker is no longer nearby. Elizabeth Gurley Flynn (was about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line but has been permanently removed).
More about this memorial. Marker is a large metal tablet mounted on a 4-foot tall, chiseled granite slab.
Regarding Charles Augustus Doyen. Brigadier General Doyen's contribution to World War I victories in France was recognized by the posthumous award of the Navy Distinguished Service Medal, the first to ever be awarded.
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1. Brigadier General Charles Augustus Doyen.
Charles A. Doyen graduated from the United States Naval Academy in the class of 1881. He was commissioned Second Lieutenant in the Marine Corps in 1883, and afterward served in many seas and countries with both the Atlantic and Pacific Fleets. From 26 October
Photographed by Douglas Finney, October 12, 2019
2. Charles Augustus Doyen Marker
2. Charles Augustus Doyen.
Navy Distinguished Service Medal
The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Navy Distinguished Service Medal (Posthumously) to Brigadier General Charles Augustus Doyen, United States Marine Corps, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services. By reason of his abilities and personal efforts, Brigadier General Doyen brought this brigade to the very high state of efficiency which enabled it to successfully resist the German Army in the Chateau-Thierry sector and Belleau Woods. The strong efforts on his part for nearly a year, undermined his health, and necessitated his being invalided to the United States before having the opportunity to command the brigade in action, but his work was shown by the excellent service rendered by the brigade, not only at Belleau Woods, but during the entire campaign when they fought in many battles. (Submitted on April 5, 2018, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)
Photographed by Douglas Finney, October 14, 2019
3. Charles Augustus Doyen Marker with original court building in the background
3. BG Charles Augustus Doyen.
As Brigadier-General he was chosen to command the first brigade of Marines that was sent to France, and it was under his command that the Marines received the vigorous training that proved such a fine preparation for their later glorious exploits.
Buried in Arlington National Cemetery, Section 5, Site 7030 (Submitted on April 5, 2018, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)
4. USS Doyen.
Two ships of the United States Navy have been named USS Doyen for Charles A. Doyen:
USS Doyen (DD-280), a Clemson-class destroyer, commissioned in 1919 and decommissioned in 1930.
USS Doyen (APA-1) (originally AP-2), a transport, commissioned in 1943 and decommissioned in 1946. (Submitted on April 5, 2018, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)
Photographed by Douglas Finney, October 14, 2019
4. Charles Augustus Doyen Marker
Original Merrimack County Courthouse as backdrop
Credits. This page was last revised on October 15, 2019. It was originally submitted on April 5, 2018, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 490 times since then and 10 times this year. Last updated on October 14, 2019, by Douglas Finney of Concord, New Hampshire, USA. Photos: 1. submitted on April 5, 2018, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 14, 2019, by Douglas Finney of Concord, New Hampshire, USA. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
