Lieutenant Colonel James A. Shannon Memorial

historic site

Lt. Col. Shannon, commander of the 112th Infantry, was killed in action in the Meuse Argonne Campaign on Oct. 8, 1916. General Nolan, commander of the 55th Inf. Brigade, described Shannon as “calm and resourceful...an inspiration to his officers and men.”

Built
Dedicated September 15, 1926
Step-free access
Yes
DateSunriseGolden hourSunset
March equinox07:1618:4719:23
June solstice05:4120:0520:47
September equinox06:5918:3419:10
December solstice07:3316:0416:47

Local time (America/New_York).

40.78092, -77.79388

Elevation 325 m (modelled from terrain)

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