"American Legion Murray-Troutt Post #262" - Audubon, NJ
N 39° 53.397 W 075° 03.938
18S E 494388 N 4415544
Small town post with sizable and quite beautiful war memorials on its grounds. Located in a residential area, parking is available street side.
Waymark Code: WM7Q89
Location: New Jersey, United States
Date Posted: 11/21/2009
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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.