Corporal Jacob Cousins, Portland, Maine
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member YoSam.
N 43° 39.988 W 070° 14.458
19T E 399950 N 4835577
First of his faith to die in action.
Waymark Code: WM44GF
Location: Maine, United States
Date Posted: 07/06/2008
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member GA Cacher
Views: 15

Memorial Text:
This boulder erected by the Jacob Cousins Post No.99 Portland Maine of the Jewish War Veterans of the United States to the memory of Corporal Jacob Cousins Company C, 328th Infantry, United States Army, who was killed in action at Meuse-Argonne France on October 14, 1918.

He was the first soldier of Jewish faith from this city to make the supreme sacrifice in the line of duty during the World War.


Boulder Unveiled September 22, 1935.

List if there are any visiting hours:
City Park, which closes at 10PM.


Entrance fees (if it applies): City Park - free

Type of memorial: Monument

Website pertaining to the memorial: Not listed

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