Battery Ashburn - San Diego, CA
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bluesnote
N 32° 40.645 W 117° 14.616
11S E 477161 N 3615552
A WWII defense bunker and fallout shelter in former Fort Rosecrans near Cabrillo National Monument. Officially called Battery 126.
Waymark Code: WMXYYB
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 03/19/2018
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Taken from the website, "Battery 126 (1942-1948) - A World War II era Battery built in 1942 as a reinforced concrete Coast Artillery Battery on Fort Rosecrans, San Diego County, California. Construction began 12 Jun 1942 and was completed 16 Mar 1944. The Battery was turned over for service 19 Oct 1944 at a cost of $1,323,912.38. Renamed Battery Ashburn in G.O. 69, 22 Dec 1942, after Major General Thomas Quinn Ashburn, USA. Declared surplus in May 1948."
Era: WW II
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General Comments: Not listed
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