"American Legion Murray-Troutt Post #262" - Audubon, NJ
N 39° 53.397 W 075° 03.938
18S E 494388 N 4415544
Quick Description: Small town post with sizable and quite beautiful war memorials on its grounds. Located in a residential area, parking is available street side.
Location: New Jersey, United States
Date Posted: 11/21/2009 8:28:40 PM
Waymark Code: WM7Q89
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Long Description:
This post is at the heart of this small town,
next to the railroad which was the early life blood of this
community. The surrounding area is comprised of turn of the century
structures (20th century).
The memorials honor those who served in World
War I, World War II, Korea, & Vietnam. These memorials are
situated on the grounds of the Murray-Troutt American Legion Post
262 in Audubon NJ. This site also has a World War I monument, and a
combined memorial to Audubon residents who died in the Korean War
and Vietnam. Located just off the White Horse Pike (US Route 30) at
20 East Chestnut Street, it is a few blocks from Audubon High
School, where a memorial to the three Audubon men who have been
awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor is located.
Namesake
The Murray-Troutt American Legion Post 262 in Audubon NJ is named
in part for Private William Troutt.
PRIVATE WILLIAM TROUTT was born in Pennsylvania.
He lived at 321 Oakland Avenue in Audubon NJ prior to being drafted
into the Army on February 28, 1918. After training at Camp Dix NJ,
he was assigned to Company D, 312th Infantry Regiment, and sailed
for France, arriving there on June 6, 1918.
William Troutt was killed in action during the
Battle of the Argonne Forest on October 18, 1918. He was survived
by oldest sister, Mrs. Frank Kelly, of 229 Merchant Street, Audubon
NJ. He also was survived by his brothers, Charles and Francis, and
sisters, Margaret Troutt and Mrs. Rose Cross, all of the Oakland
Avenue address. Also surviving at living at 321 Oakland Avenue were
nephews Charles Troutt and Edward cross, and nieces Violet and
Hazel Cross.