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By Mark Hilton, December 17, 2013
Autauga County Korean War Memorial
1 ► Alabama, Autauga County, Prattville — Autauga County Korean War Memorial —
On West 4th Street (Alabama Route 206) at North Court Street, on the right when traveling west on West 4th Street.
Dedicated to the Korean War Veterans of Autauga County — — Map (db m70818) WM
2 ► Alabama, Baldwin County, Bay Minette — Bay Minette Korean War Memorial —
On Hall Avenue (U.S. 31) at D'Olive Street on Hall Avenue.
Battery B 711th AAA Gun Battalion Alabama National Guard Bay Minette, Alabama [List of names in 3 columns] 4 September 1950 Korean War — — Map (db m100941) WM
3 ► Alabama, Baldwin County, Stockton — Baldwin County Korean War Monument —
Near Alabama Route 225, on the left when traveling north.
Korean War The Forgotten War Remembered 1950 - 1953 In honor of all who served and in memory of those who died Freedom is not free More than 8000 MIA's still unaccounted for Reverse The . . . — — Map (db m122618) WM
4 ► Alabama, Chambers County, LaFayette — Chambers County War Memorial —
On Lafayette Street (U.S. 431), on the right when traveling north.
In Memory of Chambers Co. Veterans Who Gave Their Lives In Following Wars World War II Askew, Arthur L. Pvt. • Austin, George L. Jr. 1st Lt. • Baker, Edwin H. Sgt. • Bassett, Wilma M. Pvt. • Belcher, Guy E. PFC. • Bishop, Ulysses . . . — — Map (db m18163) WM
5 ► Alabama, Chambers County, Valley — American Legion Veterans Memorial Park —
On U.S. 29 at 19th Avenue, on the right when traveling north on U.S. 29.
World War II To those who gave the ultimate sacrifice In Honor of All Langdale Veterans In Memory of Erwin R. Lehmann — — Map (db m285459) WM
6 ► Alabama, Chambers County, Valley — Armed Forces Tribute —
On Boulevard 0.1 miles south of Lafayette Street, on the right when traveling south.
A Tribute to the men of our community who have served in the Armed Forces for our country Lest We Forget — — Map (db m71652) WM
7 ► Alabama, Chilton County, Clanton — Chilton County Veterans Memorial —
On 2nd Avenue North at 1st Street North, on the right when traveling west on 2nd Avenue North.
Dedicated to the brave men and women of Chilton County who gave their lives that freedom and justice should not perish from the earth World War I [List of names] World War II [List of names] . . . — — Map (db m155155) WM
8 ► Alabama, Chilton County, Thorsby — Thorsby Remembers Our Veterans —
Near U.S. 31 at Alabama Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
For the men and women of all branches of the military Thank you for your service God Bless you all — — Map (db m73233) WM
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9 ► Alabama, Clay County, Ashland — Clay County Veterans Memorial —
On 1st Avenue (Alabama Route 9) at 2nd Street ( Route 77), on the right when traveling west on 1st Avenue.
Dedicated to the veterans of Clay County who so unselfishly served and to those who died in defense of their country Let it be said “We will never forget” Left Panel List of World War I, World War II and Korean War veterans . . . — — Map (db m14302) WM
10 ► Alabama, Colbert County, Tuscumbia — Colbert County Korean War Memorial —
On North Main Street at West 3rd Street, on the right when traveling south on North Main Street.
. . . — — Map (db m192068) WM
11 ► Alabama, Conecuh County, Evergreen — Conecuh County War Memorial —
On East Front Street at Cemetery Avenue, on the right when traveling east on East Front Street.
. . . — — Map (db m81348) WM
12 ► Alabama, Covington County, Andalusia — Covington County Veterans Memorial Park —
Near E 3 Notch Street at 6th Avenue.
In 2001 Andalusia Mayor Earl Johnson enlisted Kenneth G. Johnson, a local Marine Corps veteran, to help begin the process of developing a veterans' park and monument to honor U. S. veterans, a project that had long been the dream of thousands . . . — — Map (db m94202) WM
13 ► Alabama, Covington County, Andalusia — Covington County War Memorial —
Near E 3 Notch Street at 6th Avenue.
West Covington County Veterans Memorial Park Inscribed hereon are the names of those who made the supreme sacrifice in defense of our nation To those who died, honor and eternal rest To those who . . . — — Map (db m94213) WM
14 ► Alabama, Cullman County, Cullman — Cullman County Korean War Memorial —
Near Sportsman Lake Road NW 0.4 miles west of 2nd Avenue NW (Route 31).
Dedicated in memory of those from Cullman County who gave their lives in the service of their country Korean War Aubrey G. Adams • John Mayfield A. P. Alvis • Leo A. Ponder Leo D. Andrews • Norman Rivers William A. Bates . . . — — Map (db m101104) WM
15 ► Alabama, Dale County, Ozark — Dale Veterans Memorial —
On South Merrick Avenue south of West Broad Street ( Route 27), on the left when traveling south.
Dedicated to the memory of those Dale County veterans who died in defense of our country. World War I. Obie A. Alpin • Sam E. Andrews • Marlin R. Arnett • Robert Arrington • Lester Avant • Ivey Y. Beasley • Jere Brown • Mose Canter • Glen . . . — — Map (db m36561) WM
16 ► Alabama, Dallas County, Selma — Craig Air Force Base — Advanced Flying Training School —
On 5th Street at Avenue B, in the median on 5th Street.
On May 3. 1941, the largest flying field in the United States, military or civilian, opened its gates as a new unit of the Southeast Air Corps Training Center, where flying cadets received advanced schooling in the handling of multi-mile-a-minute . . . — — Map (db m92359) HM
17 ► Alabama, Dallas County, Selma — Dallas County Korean War Memorial —
Near Dallas Avenue (Alabama Route 22) at Rowell Drive.
Front KOREA In Honor and Memory of our Veterans who Served in the Korean War 1950 — 1953 ✯ ✯ ✯ ✯ ✯ Against overwhelming odds our valiant service men and women withstood the . . . — — Map (db m82043) WM
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18 ► Alabama, Elmore County, Wetumpka — Elmore County Korean War Memorial — Korea — 1950-1953 —
On East Commerce Street at Court Street, on the right when traveling east on East Commerce Street.
In memory of those who served and those who made the supreme sacrifice in that forgotten war from Elmore County Booth Izea PVT AR 11/28/50 Died Capture Brozell Albert M CPL AR 09/09/50 Killed in Action Causey Billy J PVT AR 08/17/50 . . . — — Map (db m67935) WM
19 ► Alabama, Escambia County, Brewton — Escambia County Veterans Memorial —
On Belleville Avenue at Henderson Street, on the right when traveling north on Belleville Avenue.
West Side Veterans Memorial North Side Duty Honor Country Built by the People of Escambia County Dedicated November 11, 1987 Honoring those men and women of Escambia County who served . . . — — Map (db m84397) WM
20 ► Alabama, Etowah County, Gadsden — Etowah County War Memorial —
On Noccalula Road.
World War I Ables, Crawford Aderholt, Carl Atwood, Joe I. Bagley, Hugh Battles, Fred Benton, Edwin J. Berry, C. Birchfield, Sam Brewster, Everett Buffington, Hugh G. Bullard, Leo Campbell, Earl C. Cason, Floyd . . . — — Map (db m53844) WM
21 ► Alabama, Etowah County, Gadsden — Whites Chapel Cemetery — Etowah County — Established 1879 —
On Whites Chapel Road north of High School Road, on the right when traveling south.
This cemetery is listed in the Alabama Historic Cemetery Register by the Alabama Historical Commission. Whites Chapel Cemetery Association is honored to have Veterans of the Civil War. WWI, WWII, Korean War, and others who served our . . . — — Map (db m301821) HM WM
22 ► Alabama, Greene County, Eutaw — Greene County Veterans Monument —
On Boligee Street (U.S. 11) at Springfield Avenue, on the right when traveling west on Boligee Street.
[Front] In honor of all who served their country in World War I, World War II, Korean conflict and Vietnam Erected 1987 by loved ones and friends of veterans of Greene County [Back] In memory of those . . . — — Map (db m203618) WM
23 ► Alabama, Jackson County, Scottsboro — Brotherhood Pavilion —
On Heroes Drive.
This pavilion is dedicated to the Brotherhood of men and women in the United States Military who serve to protect our country, The United States of America. Brotherhood: To be a part of something larger than yourself in service to your . . . — — Map (db m268105) HM WM
24 ► Alabama, Jackson County, Scottsboro — M18 — Company B, 151st Engineering Combat Battalion Army National Guard —
On Heroes Drive west of Jefferson Dr.
Background: Company B of the 151st Engineering Combat Battalion, formed in 1947 in Jackson County, was activated on August 14, 1950, to support the Korean War. After training at Fort Campbell, Kentucky, Company B arrived in Korea on . . . — — Map (db m268152) HM
25 ► Alabama, Jackson County, Scottsboro — Friendship Park / The Decision That Saved the Sons of Scottsboro —
Near Veterans Drive (Alabama Route 35) north of Lee Highway (U.S. 72), on the right when traveling north.
Friendship Park Long known as The Friendly City, Scottsboro extends an open, warm and welcoming greeting to its citizens and its visitors. One of the most notable friendships in Scottsboro's long history was born in boyhood, tempered in . . . — — Map (db m167007) WM
26 ► Alabama, Jackson County, Scottsboro — Jackson County Veterans Memorial —
On Heroes Drive.
Jackson County Services Members Who Sacrificed Their Lives for Our Freedom WWI (Army) Atkins, James • Bobo, Carl W. • Boyd, Duke • Brown, Herbert H. • Campbell, Roy E. • Carson, James F. • Childeress, Jones A. • Choat, Vince R. . . . — — Map (db m268172) WM
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27 ► Alabama, Jackson County, Scottsboro — W11 — Korean War — (1950-1953) —
On Heroes Drive west of Jefferson Dr.
Who Started the Korean War? With Soviet Russia support, 90,000 North Korean forces invaded South Korea on June 25, 1950 to reunite the country under communist government. Within days, the South Korean capital of Seoul fell to the North . . . — — Map (db m268445) HM
28 ► Alabama, Jefferson County, Birmingham, Smithfield — Disabled American Veterans —
Near 2nd Avenue North near 3rd Street North.
Disabled American Veterans Formed December 25, 1920. Birmingham Chapter No. 4 Chartered January 25, 1926. This memorial dedicated to our military forces and to all who have given their blood and lives that the republic might . . . — — Map (db m24347) WM
29 ► Alabama, Jefferson County, Leeds — Congressional Medal Of Honor Recipients — SSG Henry E. Erwin - 1 LT William R. Lawley, Jr. - PFC Alford L. McLaughlin —
On Montevallo Road (State Road 119) at Cleveland Street, on the left when traveling west on Montevallo Road.
Staff Sergeant Henry E. Erwin Citation: Staff Sergeant Henry Erwin, U.S. Army Air Corps, 52d Bombardment Squadron, 29th Bombardment Group, 314th Bombardment Wing, 20th Air Force. He was the radio operator of a B-29 airplane leading a group . . . — — Map (db m83916) WM
30 ► Alabama, Lamar County, Vernon — Lamar County Korea & Vietnam Memorial —
On Pond Street (Alabama Route 17) at 1st Avenue NE, on the right when traveling north on Pond Street.
In memory of Lamar County's honored dead Korea Bowen, Elzie Ray Hays, Robert A. Mixon, Herman L. Pickens, Freddie F. Reed, Cecil Rushing, Larry W. In memory of Lamar County's honored dead . . . — — Map (db m96851) WM
31 ► Alabama, Lauderdale County, Florence — 115th Signal Battalion — Organized 1940 —
On East Mobile Street south of North Royal Avenue, on the left when traveling south.
At this site where once stood Fort Willingham (Armory) the 115th Signal Battalion was organized December 1, 1940. Originally the 2nd Battalion, 151st Engineers, it was organized a number of times from 1940 to 1959 as its mission was changed to meet . . . — — Map (db m208808) HM
32 ► Alabama, Lauderdale County, Florence — The Korean War — June 1950~ July 1953 —
On Veterans Park Drive.
Erected by the citizens of Florence in honor of the men and women from Lauderdale County who served this nation during the Korean War And In memory of the following patriots from Lauderdale County whom made the supreme sacrifice for this . . . — — Map (db m71483) WM
33 ► Alabama, Lee County, Auburn — Max Adams Morris / Max Adams Morris Drill Field —
Near War Eagle Way at South Donahue Street, on the left when traveling west.
(Side 1) Max Adams Morris Max Adams Morris b. December 7, 1918, of Blountsville, Alabama, entered Alabama Polytechnic Institute (API) in 1938, was a varsity football player and became a member of "A" club, Scabbard & Blade, and . . . — — Map (db m85166) HM
34 ► Alabama, Limestone County, Ardmore — Alabama Korean War Memorial — Korea —
On Hardiman Lane.
Dedicated to the memory of those who paid the supreme price...that they gave their lives for our country Autauga County – Carter, Emmett James Baldwin County – Beveridge, Bruce Jr. - Conway, Brooks E. - Davison, . . . — — Map (db m85350) WM
35 ► Alabama, Macon County, Tuskegee Institute — The Tuskegee Airmen's Plaza —
On Campus Road east of Foster [West Outer] Drive, on the right when traveling east.
This plaza is dedicated to the memory of the Tuskegee Airmen, including General Daniel "Chappie" James, whose training at Tuskegee University and the Tuskegee Army Air Field enabled them to prove for all time the competence and bravery of Black . . . — — Map (db m20076) HM
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36 ► Alabama, Madison County, Huntsville — Cold War-Global 1945- / Cold War-Germany 1945-1990 —
Near Monroe Street Northwest at Jefferson Street North, on the left when traveling east.
(side 1) Cold War-Global 1945- I am Petty Officer Richard Williamson, Jr. I am proud that my dad served on the first nuclear powered fast attack submarine, the USS Nautilus (SSN 571) which set all kinds of records in the 1950s . . . — — Map (db m85491) HM WM
37 ► Alabama, Madison County, Huntsville — Korean War — Huntsville Madison County Veterans Memorial —
On Monroe Street Northwest at Washington Street Northwest, on the left when traveling east on Monroe Street Northwest.
The Korean War opened on 25 June 1950, when the armed forces of communist North Korea invaded South Korea and marked the first crisis faced by the newly formed United Nations. Led by the United States, a coalition of eighteen UN Nations provided . . . — — Map (db m85534) WM
38 ► Alabama, Madison County, Huntsville — Korean War / 1950-1953 —
Near Monroe Street Northwest at Jefferson Street North, on the left when traveling east.
(side 1) Korean War I am Gunnery Sergeant Robert L. Koch of Company C, 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division (the OLD BREED). I fought in the Pacific in WWII and joined the Reserves after the war. I thought I was . . . — — Map (db m85536) HM WM
39 ► Alabama, Madison County, Huntsville — Korean War / Cold War-Korea 1953- —
Near Monroe Street Northwest at Jefferson Street North, on the left when traveling east.
(side 1) Korean War I am Carlos Jesus Rodriguez, Rifle Squad Leader in F(Fox) Company 31st Regimental Combat Team, 7th Infantry Division (The Bayonet Division). I was stationed in Japan. As an occupation Army, we GIs (Government . . . — — Map (db m85535) HM WM
40 ► Alabama, Madison County, Huntsville — Memorial Fountains — Huntsville Madison County Veterans Memorial —
On Monroe Street Northwest at Jefferson Street North, on the right when traveling west on Monroe Street Northwest.
The Memorial Fountain System begins with a flow of water cascading over the continuous weir, which is punctuated by 8 Black Granite Markers. This flow symbolizes the blood which has been spilled defending our nation's freedom and flows into the . . . — — Map (db m68728) WM
41 ► Alabama, Mobile County, Mobile — Belgium — Korean War Memorial —
Near Battleship Parkway at Old Spanish Trail (U.S. 98).
Belgium's Korea Volunteer Corps, Corps Volontaires Corea was comprised of 900 Infantry troops. The 1st Belgium Battalion, 1st Bataillon Belge arrived in December 1950 and was attached to the U.S. 3rd Infantry Division in January 1951. It was . . . — — Map (db m192142) WM
42 ► Alabama, Mobile County, Mobile — Britain — Korean War Memorial —
Near Battleship Parkway at Old Spanish Trail (U.S. 98).
The British Commonwealth Forces were comprised of British, Canadian, Australian, New Zealander and South African contingents. The first British units to arrive on August 28, 1950 were the 1st Battalion Middlesex Regiment and the 1st Battalion Argyll . . . — — Map (db m191414) HM WM
43 ► Alabama, Mobile County, Mobile — France — Korean War Memorial —
Near Battleship Parkway at Old Spanish Trail (U.S. 98).
French forces arrived to support the war effort in November 1950. The French Battalion consisting of 39 officers, 172 non-commissioned officers and more than 800 enlisted personnel departed Marseilles on September 25 and arrived at Pusan on the 30th . . . — — Map (db m192101) WM
44 ► Alabama, Mobile County, Mobile — Greece — Korean War Memorial —
Near Battleship Parkway at Old Spanish Trail (U.S. 98).
840 infantrymen of the Royal Helenic Battalion arrived in Korea on December 9, 1950. Once equipped and trained, this battalion was assigned to the U.S. 1st Calvary Division's. 7th Cavalry Regiment. Augmented by a second battalion shortly after the . . . — — Map (db m191413) HM
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45 ► Alabama, Mobile County, Mobile — Luxembourg — Korean War Memorial —
Near Battleship Parkway at Old Spanish Trail (U.S. 98).
Although having a very small military, Luxembourg sent a 44-man volunteer infantry platoon to Korea in November 1950. This unit served as part of the Belgium Battalions who were assigned to the U.S. 3rd Infantry Division throughout the war. The . . . — — Map (db m192094) WM
46 ► Alabama, Mobile County, Mobile — M26 Pershing —
Near Battleship Parkway at Old Spanish Trail (U.S. 98).
By late 1943 it had become apparent to some within the U.S. Army that the Sherman tank was not up to dealing with some of the newer Panzers nor the Tiger tanks the Germans were producing. Development on a new, more powerful medium tank had to start, . . . — — Map (db m191557) HM
47 ► Alabama, Mobile County, Mobile — New Zealand — Korean War Memorial —
Near Battleship Parkway at Old Spanish Trail (U.S. 98).
After some debate on July 26, 1950, the New Zealand government announced it would organize a volunteer military force to serve with U.N. forces in Korea. Known as Kayforce, a total of 1,044 men were seletied to serve. Kayforce sailed for Korea on . . . — — Map (db m192143) WM
48 ► Alabama, Mobile County, Mobile — Philippines — Korean War Memorial —
Near Battleship Parkway at Old Spanish Trail (U.S. 98).
The Philippine Islands was among the first U.N. countries to send forces to fight in Korea. From September 1950 through May 1955, 7,500 men known as known as the Philippine Expeditionary Force to Korea were sent to serve in the five 1,500-man . . . — — Map (db m192140) WM
49 ► Alabama, Mobile County, Mobile — South Africa — Korean War Memorial —
Near Battleship Parkway at Old Spanish Trail (U.S. 98).
On June 25, 1950, North Korean forces invaded the Republic of South Korea. The services of the SAAF (South African Air Force) were called upon to assist the western and U.N. powers. On Sept 26, 206 men of the SAAFs 2 Sqn., all volunteers, departed . . . — — Map (db m192112) WM
50 ► Alabama, Mobile County, Mobile — South Korea — Korean War Memorial —
Near Battleship Parkway at Old Spanish Trail (U.S. 98).
The Korean War is known as the "Forgotten War". On June 25, 1950 the North Koreans invaded South Korea. This resulted in an United Nations action. Twenty-two United Nations participated in this action. The war lasted 3 years, one month and two days. . . . — — Map (db m192095) WM
51 ► Alabama, Mobile County, Mobile — Turkey — Korean War Memorial —
Near Battleship Parkway at Old Spanish Trail (U.S. 98).
The advance party of the Turkish Brigade or Turkish Armed Forces command arrived in Pusan on October 12, 1950. 5,190 troops arrived five days later on October 17th. Brigadier General Tahzın Yazici commanded the brigade. Colonel Celal Dora was . . . — — Map (db m192144) WM
52 ► Alabama, Mobile County, Mobile — Vickery's Bridge —
On Battleship Parkway.
From September 5 to September 9, 1950 Lt. Grady Vickery was assigned to defend the Namji-Ri Bridge crossing the Nam River. The bridge had been defended by Vickery's considerably reinforced platoon. Numerous attempts to blow the bridge by the North . . . — — Map (db m85910) HM
53 ► Alabama, Monroe County, Uriah — Uriah Veterans Memorial — Honoring All Veterans —
On Alabama Route 21 at Route 59, on the right when traveling north on Alabama Route 21.
{Inscription same as title} Land donated by: Albert Hollinger Family — — Map (db m86594) WM
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54 ► Alabama, Montgomery County, Maxwell Air Force Base — Former POWs And Those MIA —
On Ash Street west of Poplar Street, on the right when traveling west.
In honor of former Prisoners of War and those Missing in Action for serving their country 2 October 1987 — — Map (db m64438) WM
55 ► Alabama, Montgomery County, Maxwell Air Force Base — Montgomery Chapter of the American Ex-Prisoners of War — In Honor Of —
On Ash Street west of Poplar Street, on the right when traveling west.
September 17, 1999 Non Solum Armis — — Map (db m64439) WM
56 ► Alabama, Montgomery County, Maxwell Air Force Base — North American F-86A "Sabre" —
On Poplar Street south of Chennault Circle, on the left when traveling south.
The F-86, the USAF's first swept-wing jet fighter, made its initial flight on October 1, 1947. The first production mode flew on May 20, 1948, and on September 15, 1948, an F-86A set a new world speed record of 670.9 mph. Originally designed as . . . — — Map (db m64586) HM
57 ► Alabama, Montgomery County, Maxwell Air Force Base Gunter Annex — Korean Service Memorial & Medal — We Remember... — 1950   1954 —
Near Avenue D at Libby Street.
Front Dedicated to the enlisted men and women who served honorably in the Korean Theater of Operation. Reverse The medal is suspended by a ring from a silk moire ribbon composed of white piping on the ends and . . . — — Map (db m95387) WM
58 ► Alabama, Montgomery County, Montgomery — Alabama War Veterans Monument —
On North Jackson Street 0.1 miles north of Pelham Street, on the right when traveling north.
Dedicated to the gallant war veterans from the State of Alabama whose magnificent valor was shown in all wars — — Map (db m84305) WM
59 ► Alabama, Montgomery County, Montgomery — Korean War — 1950 ~ 1953 —
On South Court Street at Church Street, in the median on South Court Street.
Front Our Nation Honors People Who Answered the Call To Defend a Country They Never Knew And People They Never Met 'Remember Forever" (In Hanguk - yeong-wonhi gieog hari) Reverse United Nations . . . — — Map (db m94927) WM
60 ► Alabama, Montgomery County, Montgomery — Montgomery County Korean War Veterans —
On South Perry Street south of Washington Avenue, on the left when traveling south.
In grateful memory of the men and women of Montgomery County who fought for God and country on the field of honor in the Korean War They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old: age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going . . . — — Map (db m36578) WM
61 ► Alabama, Montgomery County, Montgomery — Sherman W. White, Jr. — (1919 - 1943) — First Lieutenant, 99th Fighter Squadron —
On West Jeff Davis Avenue at Adeline Street, on the right when traveling west on West Jeff Davis Avenue.
Side 1: Sherman, Sr. and Nettie White lived at this address on W. Jeff Davis Ave. Both teachers, they taught their children Sherman Jr., Willa, James, and Samson to love their country and value education. Willa, James, and Samson would graduate . . . — — Map (db m71084) HM
62 ► Alabama, Montgomery County, Montgomery, Boylston — 37th Division The Buckeye Division / 37th Division The Buckeye Division — World War I / World War II & Korea —
On Johnson Avenue east of Lower Wetumpka Road, in the median.
World War I Camp Sheridan was the site of the August 1917 organization of the Buckeye Division, made up of Ohio National Guardsmen who previously had been serving on the Mexican Border. After training, the 37th went to France in June 1918, . . . — — Map (db m38895) WM
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63 ► Alabama, Morgan County, Decatur — Korean War — 1950-1953 —
On Line Street, on the right when traveling north.
In Memory of those who died for our country in the Korean War 1950-1953 Otis F. Alford, Claud Greene, Jr., Thomas C. Hendrix, Paul Gentra Holloway, Richard D. McGhee, Olen Parker — — Map (db m48191) WM
64 ► Alabama, Perry County, Marion — Marion Military Institute Korean War Memorial —
On Polk Street south of College Street, on the right when traveling south.
Truth•Honor•Service To commemorate those alumni of Marion Military Institute whose lives were taken in the Korean War 25 June 1950 – 27 July 1953 Bruce Beveridge, Jr. Edward S. Guthrie Frank B. Howze William B. . . . — — Map (db m116913) WM
65 ► Alabama, Russell County, Phenix City — POW ✯ MIA Monument —
Near Dillingham Street north of Brickyard Road, on the left when traveling west.
POW✯MIA You Are Not Forgotten Dedicated to all Our Nation's POW ✯ MIA Past - Present Fort Benning Sergeants Major Association 19 September 2009 — — Map (db m69092) WM
66 ► Alabama, Shelby County, Columbiana — Shelby County War Memorial —
On North Main Street (County Route 47) north of West College Street, on the right when traveling south.
Dedicated to the memory of the brave men from Shelby County who gave their lives that freedom and justice should not perish from the earth World War I 1917-1918 John C. Bailey • Girome Blankenship • Luther P. Crim • Jake Evans • James . . . — — Map (db m76255) WM
67 ► Alabama, Talladega County, Talladega — USS Talladega (APA-208) — Talladega County — “The Tremblin’ T” —
On W. North Street at Court Square West, on the left when traveling west on W. North Street.
Seven Battle Stars ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ World War II ☆ Iwo Jima Operation ☆ Okinawa Gunto Operation First of the 31 ship convoy with occupation troops to dock at Yokohama on VJ Day, . . . — — Map (db m12212) HM
68 ► Alabama, Tallapoosa County, Dadeville — Tallapoosa County Korean & Vietnam War Memorial —
On North Broadnax Street (Alabama Route 49) at West Cusseta Street, on the right when traveling south on North Broadnax Street.
Honor Roll In loving memory of the men of Tallapoosa County who made the supreme sacrifice. "Korean Conflict" 25 June 1950 to 31 January 1955 Betts, Charles Jr. Brooks, Jimmy Bryant, Morris N. Buckner, Ernest B. . . . — — Map (db m68063) WM
69 ► Alabama, Walker County, Jasper — Walker County War Memorial —
On 2nd Avenue.
To those who gave their life so freely that we may live today and tomorrow WW I Adams, Halbert ∙ Adamson, Henry ∙ Bagwell, Tom ∙ Banks, William ∙ Beck, Claude ∙ Beck, Edward ∙ Bell, George ∙ . . . — — Map (db m53843) WM
70 ► Alabama, Washington County, Chatom — Washington County Veterans Memorial —
On Court Street at Granade Avenue, on the right when traveling south on Court Street.
. . . — — Map (db m122742) WM
71 ► Alabama, Wilcox County, Camden — Veterans Monument —
On Broad Street at Claiborne Street ( Route 41), on the left when traveling north on Broad Street.
A Monument Committee, consisting of Susan Baggett, Chairman; Gladys Mason, Clara Blackmon, Jane Shelton Dale, Tommy McNeece, Bill Albritton and Mayor Henrietta Blackmon, was established on February 12, 2004. Their plan was to build a monument to . . . — — Map (db m68158) HM WM
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72 ► Alabama, Winston County, Arley — Meek High School War Memorial —
Near County Road 41 south of Gymnasium Road, on the right when traveling south.
Lest We Forget Killed in Action World War I 1917–18 World War II 1941–46 Marvin Wenfred Johnson • Thomas Felton Smith • O. Z. Thornton • Tommie Tyree • Russell Burdick Wade • Belton Elmo Wilson • Walter Evan Wilson • Jackson Harold . . . — — Map (db m201367) WM
73 ► Alabama, Winston County, Haleyville — City of Haleyville, Alabama —
On 20th Street at 10th Avenue, on the right when traveling east on 20th Street.
(Side 1) The Cherokee Indians were here first. They lived under the bluffs, near an area called the “division of the waters.” Richard McMahan established the first permanent settlement here in1820. John Byler completed the . . . — — Map (db m80558) HM
74 ► Alaska, Anchorage, Elmendorf Air Force Base — Capt John Walmsley —
On Sijan Avenue north of 32nd Street, on the right when traveling west.
He earned the Medal of Honor by giving his life during a night attack against a North Korean convoy. He continued to fly his crippled 3rd Bombardment Wing B-26 so that his crew could bail out. — — Map (db m254617) HM WM
75 ► Alaska, Anchorage, Elmendorf Air Force Base — Gen Earl Partridge —
On Sijan Avenue north of 32nd Street, on the right when traveling west.
He joined the 3rd Attack Group after completing flight school in 1925. Promoted to four-star rank in 1954, he served as Commander, Far Eastern Command and later as Commander-in-Chief, NORAD. — — Map (db m254630) HM WM
76 ► Alaska, Anchorage, Elmendorf Air Force Base — Sgt Nyle Mickly —
On Sijan Avenue north of 32nd Street, on the right when traveling west.
As a gunner on a 3rd Bombardment Group B-26, Sergeant Mickly scored the first Air Force aerial victory over North Korea. He shot down a North Korean YAK-3 fighter on 30 June 1950. — — Map (db m254623) HM WM
77 ► Alaska, Juneau Borough, Juneau, Downtown Juneau — Archie Van Winkle — Medal of Honor — Colonel U.S. Marine Corps —
On Marine Way.
Born: 17 March 1925 Juneau, Alaska. Died: 22 May 1986 Ketchikan, Alaska
Sudong, Korea 2 November 1950-For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty as a platoon . . . — — Map (db m61871) WM
78 ► Alaska, Skagway Borough, Skagway, Dyea — Skagway Remembers
On 7 Avenue at Spring Street on 7 Avenue. Reported permanently removed.
The citizens of Skagway, Alaska wish to forever remember the sacrifices of our military servicemen who died in wartime. These young men left home and community to answer the call to help preserve peace and freedom in the world. World War I . . . — — Map (db m72787) WM
79 ► Arizona, Cochise County, Bisbee — City of Bisbee Warrior Memorial —
On Arizona Route 92 0.5 miles north of Mason Addition Road, on the right when traveling north.
The City of Bisbee honors by this memorial her warriors who died in defense of the principles of American Democracy against enemies of freedom in World War I, World War II, the Korean War and the War in Vietnam that their patriotic sacrifice will be . . . — — Map (db m28279) WM
80 ► Arizona, Maricopa County, Glendale, Luke Air Force Base — Medal of Honor Memorial — This Memorial Is Dedicated To These Individuals Who Have Been Awarded The Nation's Highest Honor —
On West Falcon Street west of Bong Lane.
Side A World War I (see photo for names) World War II (see photo for names) Side B Korean War (see photo for names) Vietnam War (see photo for names) Afghanistan War (see photo . . . — — Map (db m292148) WM
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81 ► Arizona, Maricopa County, Glendale, Luke Air Force Base — North American F-86F Sabre —
Near Falcon Street at Bong Lane.
The first flight of a production F-86 Sabre occurred on 20 May 1948. The swept-wing, single-seat fighter aircraft achieved fame in the Korean War by registering a 14-to-1 kill ratio over enemy aircraft. Of the seven models produced, only the F-86F . . . — — Map (db m292163) HM
82 ► Arizona, Maricopa County, Mesa — Major Gen Carl G. Schneider, USAF (Ret) —
On N. Greenfield Road at E. McKellips Road, on the right when traveling north on N. Greenfield Road.
Commemorative Air Force Arizona Military Aviation Walk of Honor Proudly Recognizes Major Gen Carl G. Schneider, USAF (Ret) Carl Schneider enlisted in the U.S. Army Air Force in 1946. He graduated from Williams AFB flying the P-51 Mustang. . . . — — Map (db m102905) HM WM
83 ► Arizona, Maricopa County, Phoenix, Central City — The Arizona Korean War Veterans Memorial —
On Adams Street, on the left.
The Arizona Korean War Veterans Memorial is dedicated to those Arizona men and women who served during the Korean War June 25, 1950 - July 27, 1953 *** Arizona Korean War Veterans Memorial Commissioners MG Donald L. Owens, AZ ANG . . . — — Map (db m27350) WM
84 ► Arizona, Mohave County, Kingman — Kingman Veteran's Memorial —
Near Andy Devine Road (Business Interstate 40) near Grandview Avenue.
In eternal memory of all Veterans of Kingman Past, Present and Future May your deeds and service never be forgotten or taken for granted. With the sincerest of appreciation to the following, who made this memorial a reality: . . . — — Map (db m29359) WM
85 ► Arizona, Pima County, Tucson, Las Vistas — The Korean War Memorial —
On East Ajo Way near Forgeus Street, on the right when traveling west.
Side A: We were those whom others did not want to be. We went where others feared to go and did what others feared to do. June 25, 1950 – July 27, 1953 Side B: The United States Marines Sgt Raul B. Babasa • Sgt . . . — — Map (db m83243) WM
86 ► Arizona, Pima County, Tucson, Las Vistas — Tucsonans Killed in Action — "Easy" Company 13th Infantry Battalion USMCR — Korean War —
On East Ajo Way at Forgeus Street, on the right when traveling west on East Ajo Way.
Top row: Pfc. Corbett B. Robertson, Pfc. Emilio A. Ramirez, Pfc. Raymond C. Hubbard, Sgt. Jesus R. Carrasco, Pfc. Richard L. Nickles, Pfc. Joe M. Valenzuela Bottom Row: Sgt. Johnson McAfee, Pfc. Manuel H. Moreno, Sgt. Raul B. . . . — — Map (db m67152) WM
87 ► Arizona, Pinal County, Sacaton — Honoring Native American Women Veterans —
On Sacaton Road (Arizona Route 87) at Casa Blanca Road, on the right when traveling east on Sacaton Road.
Honoring Native American Women Veterans Dedicated February 22, 2003 American Legion Post 84 Sacaton, AZ Sculptor: Oscar Urrea Artist: Jim Covarrubias — — Map (db m32844) WM
88 ► Arkansas, Arkansas County, Tichnor — Tichnor - Boyhood Home of Two Medal of Honor Recipients —
On Arkansas Route 44 0.5 miles north of Tichnor Blacktop Rd., on the left when traveling south.
First Lieutenant Lloyd Leslie “Scooter” Burke, born 29 September 1924 at Tichnor, served in the 1st Cavalry Division, U.S. Army. In action near Chong-dong, Korea, 28 October 1951, Lt. Burke exhibited conspicuous gallantry above and beyond the call . . . — — Map (db m289705) HM
89 ► Arkansas, Ashley County, Hamburg — Ashley County War Memorials — WWI - WWII / Korean - Vietnam —
On North Mulberry Street at East Adams Street, on the left when traveling north on North Mulberry Street.
World War I Dedicated to the sons of Ashley County Arkansas Who Made The Supreme Sacrifice For Humanities Defense in the World War 1914 — 1918 _______ {List of the honored . . . — — Map (db m108565) WM
90 ► Arkansas, Benton County, Bella Vista — Korea —
Near Veterans Parkway.
On June 25, 1950, North Korean troops started the Korean War by invading South Korea. Two days later, the United Nations Security Council adopted a resolution calling member nations to help defend South Korea. In all, 16 nations sent troops to . . . — — Map (db m92219) HM WM
91 ► Arkansas, Boone County, Harrison — Boone County War Memorial —
On West Rush Avenue east of North Willow Street, on the right when traveling east.
Dedicated to the men and women of Boone County who served with honor and glory and to those inscribed here who made the supreme sacrifice that we might live in freedom World War I Allen, Roy · Lafferty. Robert L. Casey. John · . . . — — Map (db m143898) HM
92 ► Arkansas, Cleburne County, Heber Springs — Cleburne County War Memorial —
On West Main Street (Arkansas Route 25) at South 4th Street, on the left when traveling west on West Main Street.
In Honor of Those Who Gave the Ultimate Sacrifice from Cleburne County Iraq Parker, Tommy Lynn "TJ" Jr. Woodham, Anthony Lynn World War I Denwoody, Frank • Stark, George B. Estes, Charles D. • Thompson, Perry J. . . . — — Map (db m143762) WM
93 ► Arkansas, Columbia County, Taylor — Taylor Veterans Memorial —
On West Pine Street (U.S. 371) at North Railroad Avenue, on the right when traveling west on West Pine Street.
In honor of all who served and in memory of all who gave their lives to keep our country a land of freedom Army • USMC • Navy • USAF — — Map (db m287612) WM
94 ► Arkansas, Conway County, Morrilton — Conway County Korean War Memorial —
On South Moose Street north of East Church Street, on the right when traveling north.
Freedom is Not Free The General William Lewis Chapter DAR honors All Veterans of the Korean War 1950 – 1953 Marker placed December 31, 2002 — — Map (db m237021) WM
95 ► Arkansas, Drew County, Monticello — Walls of War — Drew County Veterans Memorial —
On South Main Street.
Erected by the citizens of Drew County in honor of all who served or who may serve and dedicated to those who gave their lives that we might be free. Veterans Day 1988. World War I B.C. Bast, George F. Cater, Chisley Garrison, Forrest . . . — — Map (db m85089) WM
96 ► Arkansas, Franklin County, Ozark — In Memory of our Friends Lost in Korea, Vietnam & Iraq —
On West Commercial Street (U.S. 64) at South 2nd Street, on the right when traveling east on West Commercial Street.
Korea 1950 – 1953 Garlande Darter Charles McCartney Otis E. Hutchinson Vietnam 1965-1975 Rickey Pyle Otis E. Hutchinson, Jr. John F. Schaffer Wayne J. Sanders Iraq 1990 – 1991 Charleston's . . . — — Map (db m120873) WM
97 ► Arkansas, Garland County, Hot Springs — General Douglas MacArthur — Military — Hot Springs Arkansas Walk of Fame —
On Central Avenue (State Highway 7) just north of Spring Street, on the right when traveling north.
Five Star General • Led American troops to recapture Philippines in World War II • Postwar Governor of Japan, installed Democratic rule in conquered nation • Led Allied troops in retaking South Korea from Communist invaders Little Rock, Arkansas • . . . — — Map (db m264931) HM
98 ► Arkansas, Grant County, Sheridan — Grant County War Memorial — We Have Not Died in Vain if Tyranny Died With Us —
On West Center Street at S. Oak Street, on the right when traveling east on West Center Street.
Grant County Casualties World War 2 Sgt. Herman L. Caple · Sgt. Watson Kemp · Sgt. Garlin Stout · Sgt. Marvin Allen · Sgt. Thomas D. Littes · S/Sgt. J. C. Callison Jr. · Sgt. J. C. Crabb · S/Sgt. Jewel T. Davis · T/5 . . . — — Map (db m229494) WM
99 ► Arkansas, Jackson County, Newport — Newport High School War Memorial —
On Laura Street east of Remmel Park.
[Front] Dedicated to the memory of the students of Newport High School who gave their lives in the service of our country World War II Brown, Albert Lee • Dennis, Elmer • Gochenour, George E. • Grossman, Melvin • Jones, . . . — — Map (db m221247) WM
100 ► Arkansas, Lawrence County, Walnut Ridge — Honored to serve their Country —
On North Beacon Road 0.1 miles north of Custom, on the left when traveling north.
Billie Robert, Army, WWII • Austin G Smith, Army, WWII • Freddy J Robert, Navy, WWII, Korea • W. A. Slayton, Army, WWII • Kenneth Slayton, Navy, WWII • Veston Broadway, AAF, WWII • Robert Hicks, USAF, WWII, 1955-1963 • James H. . . . — — Map (db m174044) WM

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