Historical Markers and War Memorials in Oceanport, New Jersey

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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Oceanport, New Jersey

1 ► New Jersey, Monmouth County, Oceanport — Army Signal Corps World War II Memorial —

In Memory of Our Dead World War II — — Map (db m5218) WM

2 ► New Jersey, Monmouth County, Oceanport — Centennial Time Capsule — Reported missing

Beneath this plaque lies a time capsule installed 16 September 1960 to commemorate the first centennial of the United States Army Signal Corps. The time capsule is to be opened in the year 2060 on 21 June, the birthday of the corps. This time . . . — — Map (db m32158) HM

3 ► New Jersey, Monmouth County, Oceanport — Dunwoody Park —

Named in memory of Brigadier General Henry H.C. Dunwoody 1842-1933. General Dunwoody was Chief Signal Officer in Cuba from 22 Dec 1898-24 May 1901. Under his leadership, the United States Army Signal Corps reconstructed, extended, and . . . — — Map (db m6614) HM WM

4 ► New Jersey, Monmouth County, Oceanport — Fort Monmouth Memorial —

Dedicated to the men and women who served at Fort Monmouth, 1917 - 2011 and their families. ★ ★ ★ World War I • World War II • Korea • Vietnam • Cold War • Southwest Asia — — Map (db m209076) WM

5 ► New Jersey, Monmouth County, Oceanport — Fort Monmouth Soldiers and Civilians Memorial —

Dedicated to the Fort Monmouth Soldiers and Civilians Who deployed and fought worldwide, and to the families who kept the home fires burning bright. Operation Just Cause 19 Dec 89 - 12 Jan 90 Operation Desert Storm 12 . . . — — Map (db m6836) WM

6 ► New Jersey, Monmouth County, Oceanport — Greely Field —

This area is designated Greely Field in honor of Major General Adolphus Washington Greely, Chief Signal Officer of the U.S. Army from 3 March 1887 to 6 February 1906. From the time he entered the Army as a private during the Civil War, . . . — — Map (db m209083) HM

7 ► New Jersey, Monmouth County, Oceanport — Purple Heart Memorial — Combat Wounded Veterans — Military Order of the Purple Heart 1782 - 1932 —

Dedicated to the recipients of this oldest military decoration “The Purple Heart” My stone is red for the blood they shed. The medal I bear is my country’s way to show they care. If I could be seen by all mankind maybe peace will come in . . . — — Map (db m209077) WM

8 ► New Jersey, Monmouth County, Oceanport — This light stood —

This light stood in the intersection of Oceanport Ave. and Main St. for half a century ending 1975 — — Map (db m96007) HM

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9 ► New Jersey, Monmouth County, Oceanport — This steam engine rim —

This steam engine rim was used as a fire alarm on this site by the Oceanport hook & ladder company until replaced by an electric siren — — Map (db m96006) HM

10 ► New Jersey, Monmouth County, Oceanport — This Tree Honors the Memory of E. Frederic Wright — Born March 12, 1899 - Died April 30, 1974 —

Soldier, Engineer, Loyal American. Founder of the Tenth Field Signal Battalion Association and the Seventh Division Association of World War I Veterans. — — Map (db m209078) HM

11 ► New Jersey, Monmouth County, Oceanport — Tribute to Combat Pigeons —

A Memorial to Homing Pigeons In Combat Courage • Loyalty • Endurance — — Map (db m5219) WM

12 ► New Jersey, Monmouth County, Oceanport — Van Kirk Park —

In memory of John Stewart Van Kirk Lieutenant 141 Armored Signal Company 1st Armored Division Killed in Action 30 November 1942 Djedeida, Tunisia — — Map (db m6859) WM

13 ► New Jersey, Monmouth County, Oceanport — Veterans Memorial —

In proud memory of those members of the United States Army who died in defense of freedom. — — Map (db m209141) WM

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