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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1XKS_honoring-us-merchant-marine-historical_Moss-Point-MS.html
Dangerous missions World
War II approximately 8,700
mariners were killed at
sea, approximately 11,000
wounded 604 prisoners
60 died in prison camps
The Merchant Maines have
delivered the goods when and
where needed in operations
and a…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1XKR_pow-prisoners-of-war-a-war-memorial_Moss-Point-MS.html
World War Two
Nathan Allen, Albert Broussard,
Frank Dethloff, James D. Gautier,
Harold Goff, James Caire,
William Johnson, James Kelly,
Guy Krebs, Claude Martin,
Bob Sieznger, Maurice Tanner,
Mitch Varcereaux, Erwin Wells,
John Yocum,
…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1XKQ_honoring-women-in-the-military-a-war-memorial_Moss-Point-MS.html
Army Nurse Corps, Est. Jan. 2, 1901
Navy Nurse Corps, Est. May 13, 1908
WAAC/WAC, (Women's Army Auxiliary Corps) Army,
Est. May 15, 1942. July 1, 1943 The word auxiliary was
dropped and merged into the WAC (Woman's Army Corps)
WAFS (Wom…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1XKN_home-front-world-war-ii-historical_Moss-Point-MS.html
During World War II the home front
played an important role of
support for the fighting men and
women in addition to protecting
themselves and making sacrifices
of the things that were taken for
granted.
Rosie the Riveter became a house…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1XI8_black-union-sailors-settled-in-moss-point-historical_Moss-Point-MS.html
Only now are historians recognizing the extent Black soldiers and sailors, both slave and free, played in the American Civil War of 1861-1865. After the war ended some of these men made their home in Moss Point. In the area, now surrounding Charlo…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1XEY_moss-point-blues-historical_Moss-Point-MS.html
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The African American community of Moss Point has produced an abundance of talented musicians, including many who entertained along the Gulf Coast as well as some who traveled across the country and overseas as members of prominent bands and…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1JAH_military-service-monument_Moss-Point-MS.html
In tribute to all who
have served this country
with honor and distinction
Memorial Day May 30 1997
Msgr. P. J. Carey Assembly #0561
4th Degree Knights of Columbus