Beaverdam in Allen County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Beaverdam & Vicinity World War II Memorial
Liberty
& vicinity who served their country in the
war for the liberty of the world
1941 - 1945
To honor all men and women
of this community who nobly served
their country in World War II
and in memory of
Claude O. Yarger T/4
Killed in action November 24, 1944
Western Germany
This community reverently recognizes
their heroic deeds and noble sacrifices
[Elah E. Knepper also killed in action
or died in service]
Erected 1942 by the Community Patriotic Society.
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, World II.
Location. 40° 49.966′ N, 83° 58.558′ W. Marker is in Beaverdam, Ohio, in Allen County. Memorial is at the intersection of West Street/Napoleon Road and Lincoln Highway (Ohio Route 696), on the left when traveling north on West Street/Napoleon Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Beaverdam OH 45808, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Beaverdam Veterans Memorial (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Beaverdam Village Park (approx. 0.2 miles away); Lincoln Highway Memorial (approx. 0.3 miles away); John "Jack" Herron (approx. 2.9 miles away); Old Church Site Rockport Cemetery (approx. 3 miles away); PFC. Larry E VanMeter (approx. 3 miles away); Upon This Hallowed Ground (approx. 3˝ miles away); McKee's Hill (approx. 4.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Beaverdam.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 20, 2020. It was originally submitted on April 19, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 2,817 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9. submitted on April 19, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.