Caruso Memorial Chapel, Military chapel at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, San Diego County, US
The Caruso Memorial Chapel stands within Camp Pendleton, featuring a non-denominational worship space with fifteen windows and a traditional military architectural design.
The United States Marine Corps dedicated this chapel in August 1953 to honor Marine Sergeant Mathew Caruso, who died protecting his chaplain near Koto-Ri, Korea.
A memorial plaque displays a quote from the Gospel of John, reinforcing the connection between military service and spiritual devotion within the Marine Corps community.
The chapel underwent renovation in April 2012 with volunteers from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and Marines improving landscaping and interior elements.
The chapel received support from Carlsbad business community for its renovation, demonstrating the strong connection between military installations and local civilian populations.
Location: San Diego
Inception: 1953
GPS coordinates: 33.37691,-117.47733
Latest update: March 6, 2025 03:25
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