Danville, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

Archer T. Gammon

(1918 – 1945)

Photographed By Bernard Fisher, June 15, 2013

1. Archer T. Gammon Marker

Inscription. This bridge is dedicated in memory of Archer T. Gammon who distinguished himself on January 11, 1945, in the infamous Battle of the Bulge. While pinned down by enemy gunfire, he advanced and caused enemy resistance to weaken, allowing his platoon to continue past enemy lines. His courage earned him the recognition of being the only Danvillian in history to be awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor, the highest honor this country can bestow. Staff Sergeant Gammon received many other honors, posthumously, from other governments and organizations.

Erected 1995.

Topics and series. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, World II. In addition, it is included in the Medal of Honor Recipients series list. A significant historical month for this entry is January 1863.

Location. 36° 34.396′ N, 79° 21.991′ W. Marker is in Danville, Virginia. Memorial is at the intersection of River Park Drive and Riverpoint Drive, on the right when traveling north on River Park Drive. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Danville VA 24540, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Danville Fortifications (approx. 1.1 miles away); Danville Rail Passenger Station (approx. 1.2 miles away); United States National Military Cemetery - Danville

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(approx. 1.3 miles away); Danville Confederate Soldier's Monument (approx. 1.3 miles away); Richmond & Danville Railroad (approx. 1.3 miles away); a different marker also named Richmond & Danville Railroad (approx. 1.3 miles away); a different marker also named Richmond & Danville Railroad (approx. 1.3 miles away); Danville Cemeteries (approx. 1.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Danville.

Also see . . . Archer T. Gammon. Wikipedia (Submitted on June 25, 2013.)

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Photographed By Bernard Fisher, June 15, 2013

2. Archer T. Gammon Bridge

Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 25, 2013, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 615 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 25, 2013, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.