M/SGT. ARLO J. MARKESTAD - Quartzsite, AZ
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DopeyDuck
N 33° 40.516 W 114° 12.529
11S E 758775 N 3729648
This memorial dedicated to M/SGT. ARLO J. MARKESTAD is a flagpole and plaque located at the Freedom Garden in Quartzsite.
Waymark Code: WM65Q7
Location: Arizona, United States
Date Posted: 04/07/2009
Views: 16
The plaque reads:
"Dedicated in Memory of
M/SGT. ARLO J. MARKESTAD
U.S. ARMY RET.
Served with the 467th A.A.A. AW Bn.
3rd Armored division under General
George Patton in the Arizona and
California desert training center before
landing on Omaha beach in France
June 6, 1944. In 1967 and 1968 he
Served as an adviser to the Republic
of South Vietnam Army. Served his
Country from Dec. 1942 until Aug. 1973.
With Pride he was a member of
The Veterans Association of Quartzsite
Made possible by family, friends and
The Veterans Association of Quartzsite"
List if there are any visiting hours:
The Freedom Garden is located alongside a street and does not have operating hours.
Entrance fees (if it applies): None
Type of memorial: Plaque
Website pertaining to the memorial: Not listed
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