West Point in Orange County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
50th Anniversary of World War II
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, December 3, 2011
1. 50th Anniversary of World War II Marker
As nations become increasingly independent, those who understand the world will lead it.
Battle zones in which members of the Class of 1942 served in air and ground combat.
World War II
* * Europe • North Africa • Sicily – Italy • Normandy – France • Rhineland – Central Europe * * Japan ~ Philippines ~ Central Pacific • India • Burma ~ Western Pacific • China * *
Erected 1992 by USMA Class of 1942.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • War, World II. A significant historical year for this entry is 1942.
Location. 41° 23.747′ N, 73° 57.559′ W. Marker is in West Point, New York, in Orange County. Marker can be reached from Howard Road, on the left when traveling north. Marker is on the grounds of the United States Military Academy, on the terrace on the east side of Eisenhower Hall. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: West Point NY 10996, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Class of 1942 World War II Deaths (a few steps from this marker); The Hand of the Aggressor (a few steps from this marker); Douglas MacArthur (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); 150 Pounder Armstrong Gun Captured at Fort Fisher, North Carolina – January 15, 1865
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More about this marker. The marker is a circular memorial containina a map of the world. Stars on the map indicate the sites of World War II battles in which members of the USMA Class of 1942 participated.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, December 3, 2011
2. 50th Anniversary of World War II Marker
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, December 3, 2011
3. Marker on the Eisenhower Hall Terrace
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, December 3, 2011
4. Marker at West Point
Marker is seen here from just outside of Crest Hall.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on December 4, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 547 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on December 4, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
