World War II - 4th Marine Division Memorial, Leavenworth, Ks.
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This is a small marker at the first intersection past the entrance of the Leavenworth National Cemetery.
Waymark Code: WM593C
Location: Kansas, United States
Date Posted: 11/30/2008
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This small marker has been placed by the Heartland of America Chapter No. 39 Fourth Marine Division Association WWII. This marker shows the insigna of the fourth as well as the Anchor, Globe; and Eagle of the Marines. A picture of the flag raising on Iwo Jima is also present.
The Pacific Campaigns honored are:
Roi-Namur Jan 1944
Saipan June 1944
Tinian July 1944
Iwo Jima Feb 1945
The inscription reads:
Dedicated to the Memory of Those who Served with the Fourth Division
WWII 1943 - 1945
When Uncommon Valor was a Common Virtue
Admiral C. W. Nimitz
Date of Dedication: 01/01/2002
Property Permission: Public
Access instructions: Private vehicle
Access times: From: 8:00 AM To: 5:00 PM
Website for Waymark: [Web Link]
Location of waymark:
4101 South 4th Street Traffic Way
Leavenworth, KS USA
66048
Commemoration: 4th Marine Division and its Campaigns
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