Wake Island Participants - MCRD - San Diego, CA
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member YoSam.
N 32° 44.523 W 117° 12.151
11S E 481026 N 3622709
Headquarters building, MCRD.
Waymark Code: WM1002P
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 01/31/2019
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member 3l diesel
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County of Memorial: San Diego County
Location of Memorial Breezeway Headquarters Bldg., Russell Ave, west end of grinder, MCRD
Memorials Erected by: United States Marine Corps

Plaque Text:

Dedicated to those marines, Sailors and Soldiers
who died in the heroic defense of Wake Island
and in prison camps and to those who survived.
December 8, 1941
to
September 2, 1945


Monday - Friday and most Saturdays 8:00AM to 4:00PM

The Museum is open to the public from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday (until 4:30 on Thursdays). Admission is free, and military identification is not required, although admittance to the Depot requires a photo identification card, driver’s license, and proof of insurance if driving aboard base. Calling the James L. Day Hall Museum would also provide assistance. [(619) 524-6038]

Property Permission: Private

Access instructions: pleae see above, long description, to long to fit in this window

Access times: From: 8:00 AM To: 4:00 PM

Website for Waymark: [Web Link]

Location of waymark:
1600 Henderson Ave, San Diego, CA 92140


Commemoration: Wake Island

Date of Dedication: Not listed

Visit Instructions:
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