Palonis Park

Palonis Park (HM11EA)

Location: Tampa, FL 33611 Hillsborough County
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Country: United States of America
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N 27° 53.564', W 82° 32.394'

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This park is dedicated in memory of Lt. Col. Anthony J. Palonis, Jr., U.S.M.C., who gallantly served both Country and Corps in World War II, The Korean War, and Vietnam. Awarded the Silver Star, and Bronze Star for Valor. Lt. Col. Palonis was also awarded two Purple Heart Medals for wounds received in combat. As a young Marine in the First Marine Raider Battalion (Edson's Raiders), he heroically fought at the Battle of Bloody Ridge, Guadalcanal.

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HM NumberHM11EA
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Date Added Wednesday, October 15th, 2014 at 10:26am PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)17R E 348433 N 3086272
Decimal Degrees27.89273333, -82.53990000
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 27° 53.564', W 82° 32.394'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds27° 53' 33.84" N, 82° 32' 23.64" W
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Area Code(s)813
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 5241-5259 W Gandy Blvd, Tampa FL 33611, US
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