PFC Brandon J. Wadman

Historical marker location:

5629 State Route 16 West, Starke, Florida

( Memorial can be reached from the intersection of Tallahassee Street and Avenue B, on the right when traveling north.)

Florida Army National Guard.

During World War II, the United States established many military bases in Florida, including the famous MacDill Air Force Base near Tampa. These bases played a crucial role in the war effort and helped to establish Florida as a major military state.