Roger Stanley Fitch - Monterey, California
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hotshoe
N 36° 35.890 W 121° 53.807
10S E 598675 N 4050863
Subtle fountain and plaque in the heart of main downtown plaza
Waymark Code: WM60EG
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 03/11/2009
Views: 5
This quiet fountain is located in historic Friendly Plaza.
The text of the plaque:
"Erected in memory of
ROGER STANLEY FITCH
Colonel, United States Army, Retired. Founder and president
15 years of the Monterey History and Art Assn. Ltd.
Commanding officer, Presidio of Monterey, 1928-1930
Fort Ord, 1941-1942. Member of Rough Riders of Spanish
American War.
Monterey History and Art Assn. Ltd. 1958"
Col. Fitch was also the author of a military textbook, still in print Estimating Tactical Situations and Composing Field Orders (1909)
List if there are any visiting hours:
daily 24 hours, public plaza
Entrance fees (if it applies): 0
Type of memorial: Plaque
Website pertaining to the memorial: Not listed
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