Sir Jacob Charles Vouza (USMC) Memorial
Details:
On the south side of the road. Monument
The memorial includes a state and a brass inscribed plaque.
The memorial remembers Jacob Vouza who fought with the 2nd Marine Raider Battalion of US Marine Corps during the Battle of Guadalcanal in 1942. The 2nd Marien Raider Battalion was commanded by Lt Col Evans Carlson.
Monument Text:
America, Australia, New Zealand, and their allies thank the Solomon Islanders for their tremendous World War II effort. This statue honors all Solomon Islanders who fought along side us during the Solomon Island Battle from Guadalcanal to Bougainville.
Sir Jacob Charles Vouza, K.B.E. G.M. K.P.M.
1892-1984
“We few, we happy few, we band of brothers; For he today that sheds his blood with me shall be my brother…”
His grateful American brothers awarded Sir Jacob the Silver Star and Legion of Merit.
In appreciation Guadalcanal-Solomon Islands War Memorial Foundation
1989
Erected 1989 by Guadalcanal-Solomon Islands War Memorial Foundation.
Commemorates:
People:
Units:
1st Marine Division
2nd Marine Raider Battalion
United States Marine Corps
Wars:
WWII
Battles:
Guadalcanal
Pacific Theater
Solomon Islands Campaign
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