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2nd Iraq War Markers
California (Sacramento County), Sacramento — September 11, 2001
Dedicated to the memory of those who tragically lost their lives on September 11, 2001 in New York City, The Pentagon, and Shanskville, Pennsylvania May God Shed His Grace on Thee — Map (db m13420)
California (San Joaquin County), Stockton — We Shall Never Forget — “September 11, 2001”
Americans heal, not by forgetting, but by remembering. It is with this in mind that we dedicate this Memorial City of Stockton September 11, 2007 — Map (db m15969)
California (Stanislaus County), Ceres — Ceres War Memorial
Remember those who Remembered us. The Living – The Dead The POW – The MIA They Will Not Be Forgotten. Dedicated November 11. 1989 Founder Glen R. Perales Vietnam Vet W.W. I Sterling Pack • H. Barker • Harold Johnson • Oscar Snover • Cecil Thompson • Edgar Annear W.W. II Tillson Barrows • Paul Hickey • John Boyd • Dale Swift + • Walter F. Perra • Richard T. Everts • Poney L. Amant + • Fred E. Koepky • Stan E. Stevens • Jerold . . . — Map (db m19462)
California (Stanislaus County), Modesto — Modesto War Memorial
In memory to those who gave their lives for God and their Country [Next to the Marker is also a 6 sided Monument listing the names of Stanislaus County Fallen Soldiers, gifted by Joe J. & Diane Venturin, and a "Guns are Silent" Monument dedicated by The American Legion Post 74, March 7, 1932] [Panel 1:] PEACE This silent tribute to the fallen heros of Stanislaus County who gave their lives for family and country that Freedom and Peace may endure. . . . — Map (db m19482)
District of Columbia (Washington), Northwest — Second Infantry Division Memorial
[From 1936:] The Second Division To Our Honored Dead, 1917-1919 Toulon Troyon Bois de Belleau Vaux Soissons Marache St. Mihiel Blanc Mont Meuse-Argonne The Rhine [From 1962, west inner wing:] Organized in France in October, 1917; original unit consisted of Army, Marine and Navy troops. [From 1962, west outer wing:] Normandy Rhineland Brest Remagen Siegfried Line Leipzig The Bulge Czechoslovakia [From 1962, east inner wing:] United Nations . . . — Map (db m15096)
Georgia (Glynn County), Brunswick — The State of Georgia Salutes
[Upper right corner is the Prisoner of War and Missing in Action (POW/MIA) emblem] • The 77,000 Georgians who served in World War I; the 1,937 KIA; 3,319 WIA; 67 Ex-POWs and 54 MIA • The 324,373 Georgians who served in World War II; the 6,781 KIA; 11,650 WIA; 652 Ex-POWs and 364 MIA • The 75,000 Georgians who served in the Korean War; the 740 KIA; 1,040 WIA; 97 Ex-POWs and 174 MIA • The 228,000 Georgians who served in the Vietnam War; the 1,584 KIA; 8,534 WIA; 21 Ex-POWs; 38 . . . — Map (db m16899)
Illinois (Vermilion County), Henning — Henning (Illinois) War Memorial
[ Center Section - Top ] In Memory of Sgt. Joshua Troy Crippin and Henning Veterans who served our Country in War and Peace. [ Left Section ] Civil War - - - Pete Coon Confederate • James W. Henderson • Albert M. Lenox • Harry Lenox • Joseph McConnell Spanish American War - - - Tom Dougherty W.W. I - - - Doug Arthion • Art Beck • John Carpenter • Lester Combs • Dick “Swede” Cornell • Loren Cox • . . . — Map (db m17209)
Illinois (Vermilion County), Potomac — Potomac (Illinois) War Memorial
[ Center Section ] Spanish American War - Civil War - W.W. I - W.W. II - Korean War - Vietnam - Gulf War - Lebanon Conflict In Honor of all men aand women who served our Nation in war and peace. [ Left - Memorial ] [ Row One ] Robert Keal • Jack Bergman • Robert Raymond • Phillip Thornton • Greg Thornton • Dallas Denison • Allan Criblez • Ray Frank Butler, I • Mark O. James • Sherman O. James • Edward P. James • Marlou F. James • Tyrus (Ty) Franklin • John Osborn, Sr. . . . — Map (db m17191)
Illinois (Vermilion County), Rossville — In Honor of Those Who Served — Rossville War Memorial
[Center Panel]: Etched in the monument are the emblems of the six services (in order), US Air Force, US Army, US Coast Guard, US Marine Corps, US Merchant Marine, and the US Navy Revolutionary War (1) · Blackhawk War (2) · War of 1812 (3) · Mexican War (4) · Civil War (5) · Spanish American War (6) · WW I (7) · WW II (8) · Korean War (9) · Vietnam War (10) · Lebanon /Grenada (11) · Panama (12) · Veterans (13) · Persian Gulf (14) Our Honored Dead K.I.A. Those . . . — Map (db m11778)
Indiana (Clay County), Brazil — Memorial Building — Clay County (Indiana) Honor Roll
MEMORIAL BUILDING Erected and Dedicated 1945 Clay County Post No. 2 American Legion Honor Roll Committee David W. Henry, Chairman Leo J. Murphy, Leo E. Dubois, Victor P. George, Claude Reese, Albert R. Morgan — Map (db m18894)
Indiana (Clinton County), Frankfort — Clinton County (Indiana) War Memorial
[ Center Panel ] Clinton County War Memorial All Gave Some. Some Gave All. Dedicated to All Clinton County Veterans [ Left - Large Panel ] Civil War * 1861 - - 1865 [ Row One ] Wm. H. Abbott • Alfred R. Alexander • Galen Alexander • James Alexander • James W. Alexander • Samuel Alexander • Ashbrook J. Allen • John L. Benjamin • A. J. Arthur • George E. Armer • Benjamin A. Ashba • William Atwood • Darlington Aughe • Joel M. Bacon • William Bailess • . . . — Map (db m21436)
Indiana (Greene County), Bloomfield — Greene County ( Indiana ) War Memorial
[Front - Center Panel:] Engraving of Liberty Bell Dedicated to the Veterans of Greene County who Served Honorably in the Armed Forces of the United States and In Honored Memory of Those Who Gave their Lives in the Service of Our Country (Seals - U.S. Navy, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Army, U.S. Marine Corps and U.S. Coast Guard) [Front - Left Panel:] World War I Perry Hall • Charles E. Roth • Myrel Mullis • Clarence W. Vest • . . . — Map (db m21808)
Indiana (Kosciusko County), Warsaw — Kosciusko County War Memorial
This memorial is dedicated in memory and in honor of the brave men and women of Kosciusko County who served God and Country in the armed force. Rededicated July 4, 2005 — Map (db m16278)
Indiana (Pike County), Petersburg — Pike County War Memorial
[Center Panel:] In Memory of the Men and Women of Pike County who gave their lives for Democracy Korean Robert E. Kirby • John F. Scherer • Donald W. Sharp • John White, Jr • Wayne Leffler World War II Pearl W. Allen, Jr. • Francis Alley • Wayne A. Armstrong • Charles A. Arnold • Herbert C. Arnold • J. Herschell Arnold • William C. Arnold • Junior E. Austin • James Barrett • Marion E. Bradley • Waldo C. Brittain • Donald L. Burkhart • Henry A. . . . — Map (db m23363)
Indiana (Vigo County), Terre Haute — Operation Iraqi Freedom - War Memorial — Vigo County Indiana
[ Front ] Operation Iraqi Freedom Killed In Action From Vigo County [ Obverse ] Kyle W. Childress — Map (db m19904)
Louisiana (Rapides Parish), Alexandria — England Air Force Base History
England Air Force Base, which officially closed on December 15, 1992, began as the Alexandria Army Air Base on October 16, 1942 and was formally activated on February 12, 1943, was comprised of 2,604 acres and had two runways -- one north-south 7,000 feet long, and one northwest-southeast 9,350 feet long. Its capital assets were valued at more than $600 million. Until 1945, the facility was used as a B-17 bomber combat crew training school. After cessation of hostilities in Europe in . . . — Map (db m10099)
Maryland (Anne Arundel County), Pasadena — Fort Smallwood Park Flagpole
Dedicated in Honor of Anne Arundel County Residents Who Lost Their Lives in the Global War on Terrorism May their scarifice be honored and remembered forever The Citizens of Anne Arundel County John R Leopold, County Executive County Council Cathleen Vitale, Chairman Edward Reilly, Vice Chairman James Benoit Joshua Cohen Ronald Dillon Daryl Jones Edward Middlebrooks Text on 9 seperate markers near the main marker: Collin J. Bowen, . . . — Map (db m9387)
Maryland (Frederick County), Thurmont — Thurmont Memorial Park
Dedicated to the memory of all the men and women of this community who have served their country. In memory of the unknown veterans who gave their all in the service of their country. Established by the Town of Thurmont with the help of community citizens and local service organizations. This memorial is erected and dedicated to those of Thurmont District who served their country and in honor of those who gave their all for the cause of liberty, justice, democracy. . . . — Map (db m14030)
New Jersey (Hunterdon County), Hampton — Veterans Park
Our debt to the heroic men and valiant women in the service of our country can never be repaid. They have earned our undying gratitude. America will never forget their sacrifices. President Harry S. Truman Map (db m17921)
New Jersey (Monmouth County), Red Bank — 1941-2007 Red Bank Veterans Monument
Four sided monument ingraved with names of veterans serving from 1941 through 2007. Map (db m12974)
New Jersey (Monmouth County), Rumson — 1945 - 2005 Rumson Veterans Monument
1945 - 1955 Berlin Cold War Korea [127 names are engraved for the decade 1955-1965] 1955 - 1965 Berlin Cuba Lebanon Taiwan Vietnam [72 names are engraved for the decade 1955-1965] 1965 - 1975 Cambodia Laos Thailand Vietnam [102 names are engraved for the decade 1965-1975] 1975 - 1985 Cold War Lebanon Grenada [18 names are engraved for the decade 1975-1985] 1985 - 1995 Kuwait Panama . . . — Map (db m13042)
North Carolina (Onslow County), Jacksonville — Onslow County 9/11 Memorial
Steel Beam From World Trade Center Dedicated July 4, 2003 Presented by The Fire Family Transport Foundation of the NYC Fire Department For the 343 Firefighters who fought a Battle in New York City on September 11, 2001 To the Marines who honored them on the Battlefields of Iraq in the Spring of 2003 Gone but not forgotten Leather Helmets                   Leathernecks Semper Fidelis — Map (db m24052)
Ohio (Clinton County), Wilmington — Clinton County Veterans Memorial — "We Owe So Much to So Few"
Dedicated to the men & women of Clinton County who served in the War of 1812,<br. Mexican, Civil, Spanish, WW I, WW II, Korean, Vietnam and Persian Gulf War (Desert Storm) Afghanistan / Iraq — Map (db m18727)
Ohio (Delaware County), Delaware — Delaware County War on Terrorism Memorial
Dedicated by the people of Delaware County in memory of those who gave the ultimate sacrifice and those who are still fighting to keep us free. Sept 11 2001 - — Map (db m18241)
Ohio (Delaware County), Sunbury — Ohio Fallen Heroes Memorial
In remembrance of those who have fallen in the War on Terrorism The nation which forgets its defenders will itself be forgotten Duty • Honor • Country These heroes endured all and gave all that justice among nations might prevail and that mankind might enjoy freedom and inherit peace Worse than death is to be forgotten Let us never forget — Map (db m19653)
Ohio (Franklin County), Columbus — Forest Lawn Veterans Memorial
Dedicated November 11, 2006 to the men and women of Franklin County Ohio that served our country bravely and honorably so our freedoms endure. The sacrifices of few ensured the freedom of many. A grateful community remembers those who served in the Armed Forces of the United States during times of war and peace, whose courage and personal sacrifices defended and preserved our freedom. Medal of Honor Recipients for Franklin County Civil War David Cockley Army Oliver Colwell . . . — Map (db m13487)
Ohio (Franklin County), New Albany — New Albany and Plain Township Veterans and First Responders Memorial
New Albany and Plain Township Residents having served their country in times of war. Men who died in action while serving their country during war World War II William Lee Bigony Edward Carson Orris Needles Herbert Sines Vietnam War Mike Butsko Iraq War Capt Shawn English Plain Township Volunteer Fire Department “They Answered Their Last Call” Police Department — Map (db m14454)
Ohio (Franklin County), Worthington — Veterans Fountain
The people of Worthington dedicate this memorial to those here named who entered the Armed Services from this community in time of war and died in service to our country. Their names are etched in our hearts. Our freedom is their gift. Persons who entered the Armed Forces from Worthington who were killed in action or died from injury or disease War of 1812 Luther Palmer • Zophar Topping Civil War Eli Barker • Henry C. Burr • George McIlvan • Walter A. Tuller World War I . . . — Map (db m12720)
Ohio (Hocking County), Logan — Hocking County Iraqi Freedom Memorial
In honor of all military personnel who have served in or supported Operation Iraqi Freedom — Map (db m19114)
Ohio (Miami County), Piqua — Piqua Veterans Memorial
To the Piqua area men and women who have honorably served in the conflicts of our country — Map (db m17321)
Ohio (Muskingum County), Zanesville — Muskingum County Iraqi Conflicts Memorial
In memory of our fallen comrades from Muskingum County who died during the Iraqi Conflicts “Greater love hath no man than this, that he lay down his life for his friends” John 15:13 11-6-03  Noah Graham               Air Force 1-27-04  Lester “Buddy” Kinney U.S. Army 7-20-04  Todd Godwin               U.S.M.C.   8-3-04  Bradley Harper             U.S.M.C. 4-30-06  Benjamin A. Rush         U.S.M.C.   2-1-07  David Armstrong          U.S. . . . — Map (db m16903)
Ohio (Richland County), Mansfield — Allen J. (A. J.) Vandayburg
In Memory Of Allen J. (A.J.) Vandayburg Specialist, US Army Aug. 26, 1983-April 9, 2004 Killed In Action Operation Iraqi Freedom 2nd Battalion, 1st Infantry Div. Freedom Isn't Free Map (db m20871)
Pennsylvania (Fulton County), McConnellsburg — Fulton County War on Terrorism Memorial
Fallen Soldiers of Fulton County, PA. CW2 Jonathan C. Helman 12-11-2002 (Honduras) SSG Christopher E. Cutchall 9-29-2003 (Iraq) LCpl Steven W. Szwydek 10-20-2005 (Iraq) [A Second Marker] In Honor and Remembrance of the Heroes and Victims in the Fight Against Terrorism and to Celebrate the Enduring Spirit of All Americans — Map (db m19550)
Pennsylvania (Lebanon County), Fort Indiantown Gap — EC-130E "Commando Solo"
Flown exclusively by the Airmen of the 193rd Special Operations Wing, Middletown, Pa., this EC-130E "Commando Solo" is a one-of-a-kind aircraft in many ways. Conducting the U.S. Military's only airborne psychological operations mission, this aircraft and her crew acted in times of peace and war as a flying broadcast studio by sending messages on standard radio and television frequencies. Beginning its service in 1963 and delivered to the Pennsylvania Air National Guard in 1979, this aircraft . . . — Map (db m12540)
Pennsylvania (Lebanon County), Fort Indiantown Gap — EC-130E Commando Solo I — "Never Seen Always Heard"
The EC-130 Commando Solo II provided worldwide airborne radio and television broadcast capability supporting psychological operations around the world during the period 1991-2006. It evolved from earlier C-130 variants known as Valiant Solo and Commando Solo I, which flew from 1979 to 1991, and from the EC-121 broadcast platform known as Coronet Solo which flew from 1968 to 1977. In 2006, the Commando Solo II aircraft displayed here was replaced by Commando Solo III, an upgraded broadcast . . . — Map (db m12542)
Pennsylvania (Lebanon County), Fort Indiantown Gap — Fallen Warrior Memorial - 2nd BCT — Fallen Warrior Memorial Symbolism
Fallen Warrior Memorial 2nd BCT The 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 28th Infantry Division (2/28 BCT), Pennsylvania Army National Guard, was mobilized January 2005 to support Operation Iraqi Freedom. Known as the "IRON BRIGADE," it marked the division's largest mobilization for combat since World War II. The 2/28 BCT was comprised of military personnel from 31 states, more than 4,100 members strong, of which 2,143 were members of the Pennsylvania Army National Guard. Once deployed to Iraq, the . . . — Map (db m12543)
South Carolina (Charleston County), Mount Pleasant — S-3B Viking — BuNo, 159731
The S-3 Viking replaced the S-2 Tracker in carrier-based ASW (Anti-Submarine Warfare) operations by the mid 1970s. In the 1990s, the Viking's focus shifted to surface warfare and aerial refueling. The versatile Viking (often called "The Swiss Army Knife of Naval aviation"), is being replaced by the F/A-18 Super Hornet. The S-3B Viking on display participated in Operation Desert Shield/Storm in Iraq 1990-1991, Operation Restore Hope in Somalia 1992, Enforce No-Fly Zone in Iraq 1993, 1996-1998, . . . — Map (db m19139)
South Carolina (Greenville County), Simpsonville — Simpsonville Veterans Memorial
To all veterans for their supreme sacrifice faithful to the last full measure always to be remembered. — Map (db m12165)
South Carolina (Laurens County), Clinton — American Flag Pole
In Loving Memory Captain Kimberly Nicole Hampton, PC '98 United States Army First female combat pilot shot down and killed in United Stated military aviation history Fallujah, Iraq, January 2, 2004 — Map (db m11978)
South Carolina (Pickens County), Clemson — Military Heritage Plaza
"This Hallowed Ground" Clemson University was established in 1889 to offer education in applied sciences, including military training. The institution opened four years later and for the next 62 years academic life was organized within an all-male military college setting. This plaza depicts the passage of the cadet through each academic year, represented by four terraces. The military formation of footprints of former students on the second terrace represents the corps . . . — Map (db m20440)
South Carolina (Pickens County), Easley — Captain Kimberly Hampton
Dedicated to the memory of Captain Kimberly Hampton August 18, 1976 - January 9, 2004 United States Army OH-58 Helicopter Pilot Fallujah, Iraq Who gave her life in the service of her country. — Map (db m15462)
South Carolina (Pickens County), Pickens — To the Valiant Citizen-Soldiers of Pickens County
To the Valiant Citizen-Soldiers of Pickens County who Answered their Call to Duty and Made the Supreme Sacrifice For our future generations, their youth, they gave away, never again to see the land between the Oolenoy River Valley and the Keowee River Remember always their valor...For they are of us...Pickens...A County That Went to War Carolina Indian Wars 1760 British Army Lieutenant Richard Coytmore Unknown British Soldier Twenty-two Cherokee Indian Chiefs Fort . . . — Map (db m20092)
Virginia (Arlington County), Arlington — Pentagon Memorial
[Panel 1]: We claim this ground in remembrance of the events of September 11, 2001. To honor the 184 people whose lives were lost, their families, and all who sacrifice that we may live in freedom. We will never forget. [Panel 2]: We will be forever grateful to the thousands of people from across the nation and around the world who contributed their time, resources and energy to create this Memorial. The Pentagon Memorial Fund, Inc. Board of Directors: . . . — Map (db m13109)
Virginia (Prince William County), Woodbridge — Roll of Honor
WORLD WAR I Hugh Corum • William Nickens • Harry Hatcher • Omer Smith • Champ L. Jones • Maurice Beavers • Eugene Ross • G. O. Lynch • John C. Blight • John Berry • Floyd Whetzel • William Saffer • Perry Herring • McKinley Dodd • Fewell Athey • Frank Green • Kemp Williams • M.M. Lake • Melvin Cornwell • Vernard Cornwell • Melbourne Varner • Carrington Bailey • Archer Crawford • Clarkson Mayhugh • Wilson D. Garner • John Blackwell • Randolph W. Fair WORLD WAR II Clyde A. Patton . . . — Map (db m3234)
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