Piedmont in Alameda County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
World War I Memorial
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, March 7, 2014
1. World War I Memorial Marker
Erected to the boys of Piedmont who gave their lives in the World War
Egbert Williams Beach • Henry Augustus Butters • Otto Julius Carlsen • Hunter McClure • Frank Jay Field • Thomas Edward Graves • Carl Castlemayne Jones
1918
“It is for us to be... rededicated to the great task remaining... that these dead shall not have died in vain.” – Lincoln
Dulce Et Decorum Est Pro Patria Mori
Erected 1918.
Topics. This historical marker and memorial is listed in this topic list: War, World I. A significant historical year for this entry is 1918.
Location. 37° 49.483′ N, 122° 13.939′ W. Marker is in Piedmont, California, in Alameda County. Marker is on Vista Avenue near Highland Avenue, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 120 Vista Avenue, Oakland CA 94611, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Piedmont Park History Trail (a few steps from this marker); Honor Roll (a few steps from this marker); Faux Bois Benches (within shouting distance of this marker); Piedmont Springs Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); Piedmont Springs Clubhouse & Cafe (about 400 feet away, measured
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More about this memorial. This memorial is located near the Veteran's Building in the City Hall Complex.
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, March 7, 2014
2. World War I Memorial Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on October 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 14, 2014, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 499 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 14, 2014, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
