
The 3rd Battalion U.S.N.R. ~ Portland, ME
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N 43° 39.947 W 070° 14.392
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A Naval Battalion remembers is members from World War II
Waymark Code: WM1C86Z
Location: Maine, United States
Date Posted: 06/30/2025
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County of Marker: Cumberland County
Location of Marker: Fore St. & Eastern Promenade, Fort Allen Park, Portland
Marker Erected by: The Naval Reserve Association Club
Date Marker Erected: 1949
Marker Text:
In Memorial of Members
of
THE 3RD BATTALION U.S.N.R.
Who made the Supreme Sacrifice
H.K. Carrigan C.Q.M. J.F. Murray COX.
W.H. Humphrey M.aTT 3/C J.E. Shorey M.M. 1/C
T.H. James T.M 2/C H.R. Walker COX.
and in Honor of All Members
of
THE BATTALION
Significant manpower: The Navy Reserve played a crucial role in World War II, with the number of Naval Reserve sailors on active duty reaching over 3 million by 1945, accounting for 84% of the entire Navy at that time.
Date of Dedication: 01/01/1949
 Property Permission: Public
 Access instructions: Eastern Promenade, Portland, Maine
 Website for Waymark: [Web Link]
 Location of waymark: 231 Eastern Promenade, Portland, Maine 04101
 Commemoration: World War II member of this Battalion
 Access times: Not listed

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