Camp Horn Monument - Dateland, AZ
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member leadhiker
N 32° 55.124 W 113° 33.954
12S E 260051 N 3645198
Little remains of Camp Horn but foundations and rock-lined walkways. But nearby still stands this stone pyramid, which was erected in memory of seven servicemen killed in a training accident.
Waymark Code: WM8VKN
Location: Arizona, United States
Date Posted: 05/17/2010
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member scrambler390
Views: 14

Inscription.

Here trained For Victory
Under
Desert Skies

The
81st Infantry Division
The Wildcats 1943
In Memoriam
Privates
Robert J Vilella
Paul M. West
Earl S. Smith
James J. DeCarlo
Lynn Ramsey
Clyde B. Slayton
Arden W. Bridges
Street address:
Approx 8 mi. N of Interstate 8
Dateland, AZ
85333


County / Borough / Parish: Yuma

Year listed: 2003

Historic (Areas of) Significance: Event

Periods of significance: 1925-1949

Historic function: Recreation And Culture

Current function: Recreation And Culture

Privately owned?: no

Season start / Season finish: From: 04/13/2011 To: 04/13/2011

Hours of operation: From: 12:00 AM To: 12:00 AM

Primary Web Site: [Web Link]

Secondary Website 1: Not listed

Secondary Website 2: Not listed

National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed

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