Caney War Memorial Marker

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Caney in Montgomery County, Kansas — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

Caney War Memorial

By William Fischer, Jr., July 7, 2012

1. Caney War Memorial

Inscription.
To Our Defenders
1775 – 1918
This monument sponsored by
Ernest Brown Post 138 American Legion,
was erected by the
patriotic organizations and
citizens of Caney

Dedicated to the memory
of these Caney men,
who in World War Two,
made the Supreme Sacrifice.

Lester J. Peasall, Jr. · John D. Ewers · Raymond R. Carriker · Jay C. Kirby · J. William Howser · Earl D. Brown · Clifford D. Cottle · George E. Hill · Charles. O. Keeckner · Joseph A. Richey · Gerald F. Woods · Dean M. Parsons · Wallace E. Eakes · Clarence Hurst · Ralph W. Jackson · Woodrow W. Sell · Robert E. Thornton · J. Francis Wine · Carl G. Shafer

Korean War
1945 – 1954
Korean War Veteran

Vietnam War
1958 - 1975
Vietnam War Veteran

Desert Storm War
1991 -

Dedicated to the
Veterans of All Wars

Erected by Patriotic Organizations and Citizens of Caney.

Location. 37° 0.942′ N, 95° 55.822′ W. Marker is in Caney, Kansas, in Montgomery County. Marker is on Taylor Avenue, on the left when traveling west. Click for map. Memorial is south of Sunny Side Cemetery. Marker is in this post office area: Caney KS 67333, United States of America.

Other nearby markers.

Caney War Memorial Dedication Photo, Click for full size

By William Fischer, Jr., July 7, 2012

2. Caney War Memorial Dedication

At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. “Walking Stick” Cannon (a few steps from this marker); Jappa Mason (about 600 feet away, in a direct line); Captain Richard C. Mason (about 700 feet away); Richard Colbert Mason (about 700 feet away); Black Dog Trail Campsite (approx. 0.3 miles away); George H. Wark 1878 - 1974 (approx. 0.3 miles away); World War Memorial (approx. 0.3 miles away); Bell's Trading Post and Village Water Well (approx. half a mile away). Click for a list of all markers in Caney.

Caney War Memorial WWII Marker Photo, Click for full size

By William Fischer, Jr., July 7, 2012

3. Caney War Memorial WWII Marker

Caney War Memorial Korean War Marker Photo, Click for full size

By William Fischer, Jr., July 7, 2012

4. Caney War Memorial Korean War Marker

Caney War Memorial Vietnam War Marker Photo, Click for full size

By William Fischer, Jr., July 7, 2012

5. Caney War Memorial Vietnam War Marker

Caney War Memorial Desert Storm Marker Photo, Click for full size

By William Fischer, Jr., July 7, 2012

6. Caney War Memorial Desert Storm Marker

Caney War Memorial Marker Photo, Click for full size

By William Fischer, Jr., July 7, 2012

7. Caney War Memorial Marker

Credits. This page originally submitted on July 27, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Fort Scott, Kansas. This page has been viewed 103 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on July 27, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Fort Scott, Kansas.