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(April 27, 1891-April 26, 1960) Officer who rose from ranger to adjutant general. Ranching, law enforcement were his life's work. Six feet, four inches tall, he was expert shot and horseman. Scout for U.S. Army in 1914-1917 border troubles; served in two World Wars; a colonel in World War II. Adjutant General of Texas, 1931-1933, he enforced the law, achieved order, invoked equal justice for all. Married Zora Eckhardt; had two daughters, Inez and Sara Ross. Recorded - 1969
General W.W. Sterling is a historical marker in Corpus Christi, Nueces County, dedicated in 1969. It is one of 104 historical markers documented in Nueces County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 131 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 27.7344, -97.3670 near Corpus Christi. The nearest cataloged historic site is Aberdeen (cemetery), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include Ropes, Elihu Harrison, Alta Vista Hotel, and First Baptist Church of Corpus Christi.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5355006337. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
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