We honor those who answered the call to defend a country they never knew and a pwople they never met.
(Korean text not transcribed) — — Map (db m239847) WM
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U.S. Merchant Marine
In Peace and War 1775
Dedicated September 14, 1999
Mayport Florida
In memory of the men and women
of all nations who loyally served
aboard United States merchant
ships . . . — — Map (db m137894) WM
In memory of
Gadsden County Veterans who gave
their lives during the Korean Conflict, Vietnam
Era, Grenada, Lebanon, Panama, Persian Gulf
Our Fallen Heroes
on renown eternal camping grounds,
their silent graves are spread, . . . — — Map (db m79719) WM
Warren Alford US Army Jack A. Buckles US Army Booker T. Bryant Jr. US Army Willie F. Cato US Army Arlester Cole US Army James A. Eatmon US Navy Joseph W. Goodbread US Army Obie R. Harris US Navy Dwight M. Hewitt US . . . — — Map (db m234507) HM WM
In loving memory of those who gave their lives in the service of their country World War I World War II Korea Vietnam Erected by American Legion in cooperation with the Hernando County Action 76 Committee and the Florida State Bicentennial . . . — — Map (db m132461) WM
This memorial to Sebring area men
who died in our Country's Service
Erected by Sebring Firemen, Inc.
A W "Spizz Pollard and
concerned citizens 2000
★★ Donors ★★
Joe & Louise Stiles Butch" Tew Lillian . . . — — Map (db m218227) WM
In 1928, this area, home to a few homesteaders, fishermen and farmers, witnessed the construction of the first modern homes for African Americans at 4125 West Arch and 4104 West Laurel Streets. It was not until the transition of Black soldiers . . . — — Map (db m135953) HM
Douglas MacArthur was an American five-star General and Field Marshal of the Philippine Army. He was Chief of Staff of the United States Army during the 1930s and played a prominent role in the Pacific theater during World War II. He received the . . . — — Map (db m193441) WM
The President of the United States in the name of Congress takes pride in presenting the Medal of Honor posthumously to
First Lieutenant
Baldomero Lopez
Marine Corps
for service set forth in the following
. . . — — Map (db m197426) WM
During the Inchon invasion in Korea, September 15, 1950, Marine 1st Lieutenant Lopez's platoon was engaging the enemy. Exposing himself to hostile fire he attempted to hurl a grenade into the pillbox whose fire was pinning them down. Wounded, he . . . — — Map (db m31703) HM
This bronze memorial depicts a Korean mother with her two children grieving her husbands death beside his rifle and helmet. A sad time for the whole family. — — Map (db m193451) WM
Citation:
For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty as a Marine platoon commander of Company A, in action against enemy aggressor forces. With his
platoon Ist Lt. Lopez was . . . — — Map (db m194173) HM WM
3 F-80 Shooting Stars Fly to Korea In February 1951, MacDill's 307th deployed to Okinawa for the Korean conflict. It was one of the first units to move its fighting forces overseas. MacDill During Vietnam During the Vietnam conflict, . . . — — Map (db m34149) HM
This park is dedicated in memory of Lt. Col. Anthony J. Palonis, Jr., U.S.M.C., who gallantly served both Country and Corps in World War II, The Korean War, and Vietnam. Awarded the Silver Star, and Bronze Star for Valor. Lt. Col. Palonis was . . . — — Map (db m55280) HM
Throughout history we have answered
our country's call to arms,
for freedom, for justice,
for self-determination of an ally,
we have served, and sometimes paid
in grim coin the price exacted,
Through no fault of ours,
somehow we . . . — — Map (db m15120) WM
This stone from the invasion beach at Incheon was provided by the City of Incheon, South Korea as a tangible reminder of the sacrifices made by the United States military to protect the freedom of a sovereign country. — — Map (db m193434) WM
American copy of the British 6-Pounder Anti-Tank gun
Ammunition: 6.28 lb. Armor Piercing Shell
Maximum Range: 10,260 Yards
Could Penetrate 2.7 inches of Armor at 1,000 Yards
Employed by Infantry to Destroy Tanks and Concrete . . . — — Map (db m193205) WM
(Front face, left side)
Dedicated to
the memory of
those Americans who valiantly fought and
died in the service of their country
during the great World War
April 6, 1917 - November 11, 1918
——
It is hoped that the . . . — — Map (db m30652) WM
Korean War Memorial
Korean War Veteran Association
Indian River County, Chapter 318
25 June 1950 .27 July 1953
We All Gave Some Some Gave All
Casualties
54,246 Dead 185,284 Wounded
7,245 P.O.W. 8,175 . . . — — Map (db m186051) WM
You are not Forgotten Deceased KWVA Chapter 188 Member 11/17/2011 George McKinney 2001 Maurice Case 2003 Marty Abramowitz 2005 G P Sloan 2005 Nelson Detwiler 2006 Don Sams 2006 Andy Kraycirik 2006 Hans Krieger 2006 I W . . . — — Map (db m219533) HM WM
In reverent memory of
the men of Mount Dora
who gave their lives in
The World War
Erected by
Mount Dora Post
American Legion
July 4, 1931 — — Map (db m143759) WM
This monument is dedicated to the Men and Women of Cedar Key who served their country in times of war.
World War II
12-7-41 12-31-45
Alford, Jack Alford, Peachman Allen, J. C. Allen, James Allen, Robert Andrews, Dan . . . — — Map (db m237730) WM
In memory of those
from Liberty County
who gave their life
for our liberty.
World War I
World War II
Martin V. Bateman Elton E. Chason Alfred L. Duggar Dewey T. Wood William B. Henderson Charlie M. Hinton Irving . . . — — Map (db m246848) WM
While serving in the Army during the Korean War, Coffee Butler performed for the troops. After his national service he played baseball professionally in Cuba and throughout the Caribbean until 1960.
Coffee gained recognition for sharing the . . . — — Map (db m243926) HM
Korean War Veterans
In memory of our loved ones who
went forth to face death on land
on the sea and in the air that
mankind might live in freedom
Yandal H. Marable Park Watson Howard Sands Ray Demeritt Hubert Dion Gerald . . . — — Map (db m225769) WM
Built in 1890 on the waterfront as a two-family dwelling for the base commandant and paymaster, this building was known as Quarters A and B. It was converted into a single-family residence in 1911. President William Howard Taft visited this site in . . . — — Map (db m32659) HM
This 327 foot long, 6,200 hp cutter with a crew of 300 served in World War II, Vietnam, and the Korean war. The Ingham received a record 35 awards and was the most decorated vessel of its time. During it's service December 15, 1942, the Ingham . . . — — Map (db m222494) HM WM
In memory of those who
made the supreme sacrifice
in all wars, POW and MIA
World War I
Cain, William R. USA · Harris, George O. USA
Cederstrom, Oscar. USA · Henderson, Horace J. USA
Copeland, Ernest USA · Hooten, Ralph . . . — — Map (db m99255) WM
Jonita Bonham was born on April 2, 1922 in Bennington, Oklahoma, After completing nursing school, she was commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant in the Army Air Corps Medical Corps 1944-1945. She served both in the Philippines and Japan after World War . . . — — Map (db m192280) HM
This 2,000 pound, A/N M-34, General
Purpose Bomb is dedicated to the
memory of all A.A.F. Bomb
Disposal/U.S.A.F. Explosive
Ordnance Disposal men who gave
their lives supporting Special
Operations missions during
World War II, the . . . — — Map (db m99856) WM
First production model August, 1943
Last flown in combat 9 November 1969
This aircraft memorial is dedicated to all USAF personnel who flew the A-26 in World War II, Korea and Southeast Asia. It especially commemorates all those aircrew . . . — — Map (db m99730) HM WM
The C–46 Commando aircraft is dedicated to the members of the 1st Air Commando Wing who served with distinction in this aircraft during its years of assignment to Hurlburt Field from 1962 to 1964.
The C–46 is one of only three . . . — — Map (db m99826) HM
This memorial is dedicated to the tradition, courage and sacrifice of those who value her in the defense of this nation.
Of all the airplanes ever built, the C-47 has far surpassed the others in faithful service, dependability and achievement. . . . — — Map (db m99740) HM
Medal of Honor Recipients
Korea
Maj. George A. Davis Jr. Feb. 10, 1952, Sinuiju-Yalu River, N.Korea
Maj. Charles J. Loring Jr. Nov. 22, 1952, Sniper Ridge, N.Korea
Maj. Louis J. Sebille Aug. 5, 1950, Hamch'ang, . . . — — Map (db m99916) WM
In memory of those who made the supreme sacrifice
NavyAir Force
World War II
LT. Col George B. McMillan
Vietnam
Maj. Marion E. Reed
Army
World War I
Apr. 6, 1917 - Nov. . . . — — Map (db m212340) WM
Freedom is not a
cost free product
t is paid for with
the blood
and lives
of our Veterans.
H. Norman Schwarzkopf
General, U.S. Army
(Retired)
World War I
KIA
Arnett, Wylie Bekeart, John G. Boone, Raymond L. . . . — — Map (db m216801) WM
In Memoriam of Men & Women who served our Country World War II John Saclarides Mar. 5, 1922 Aug. 16, 1944 John Fountouklis Sept. 12, 1922 Aug. 21, 1944 Anthony Antonoglou July 23, 1922 Nov. 1, 1942 Alan Roberts Aug. 31, 1919 Jan. 5, 1945 . . . — — Map (db m216432) HM WM
This memorial is to honor all U.S. military veterans for serving our country with honor & self sacrifice to insure the freedom of the greatest country in the world United States of America Dedicated Nov. 11, 2006 American . . . — — Map (db m57357) WM
Dedicated to the 1,600,000 Americans who served in the Korean War from June 25, 1950 - July 27, 1953. Often called The Forgotten War, the Korean War was one of the bloodiest in history. Over 136,000 Americans were killed or wounded in battles at . . . — — Map (db m193661) WM
1950 1955
Erected to perpetuate
the honored memory of
these citizens
Putnam County, Fla.
who gave their lives
in the Korean Conflict
Pleze Anderson Thomas L. Bell Walter W. Downing Connie W. Jones Henry R. McGauley . . . — — Map (db m78110) WM
July 10, 1950
Battle of Chochiwon
July 19, 1950
Battle of Taejon
August 4, 1950
Battle of the Pussan Perimeter
September 16, 1950
The Pohang Breakout
November 27, 1950 . . . — — Map (db m153182) WM
Ship's Bell Of
USS Kenneth Whiting (AV-14)
Presented To Santa Rosa County
By The
U.S. Naval Auxiliary Air Station
Whiting Field
21 October 1961 — — Map (db m151841) WM
At the end of World War II, Korea was divided into two parts, north and south, at the 38th parallel. Troops from the Soviet Union occupied the north and the United States forces occupied the south with the intention of eventually unifying the . . . — — Map (db m74149) HM
In grateful appreciation for all those who served
their country during times of war and peace
Thankful recognition is also extended to the
wonderful community of residents for their
support from 1942 to 1968.
City of Sanford . . . — — Map (db m136764) WM
In November 1942, NAS Sanford was commissioned to meet the need for additional naval aviation training facilities. Originally planned for bomber training, within a year it converted to fighter plane training. A major portion of fighter pilots that . . . — — Map (db m46608) HM
In Memoriam
Speartips Combat Deployments
(Southeast Asia)
USS Constellation (CVA-64) 28 March 1967 – 4 December 1967
USS America (CVA-66) April 1970 – 21 December 1970.
USS Constellation (CVA-64) 5 January 1973 . . . — — Map (db m137117) HM WM
Charlie King Cpl, USA Korea Andy C Morales Sgt, USA OIF Kenneth R Bell Cpt, USA WWII Henry C Brokmeyer Sgt, USA WWII Allvin M Collin Pvt, USA WWII Sam Diggrs Pvt, USA WWII Willie Floyd Sgt, USA Eugene Harris Pfc, USA WWII Brian J . . . — — Map (db m214430) WM
Memorial
To Those Who Gave Their Lives
In The Service Of Their Country In
World War II
“St. Johns County, Florida”
“Through 1946”
Army
Adams, Horace H. Babcock, Elliot C. . . . — — Map (db m143655) WM
We all gave some Some gave all
Casualties
54,246 Dead
103,284 Wounded
7,245 P.O.W.
8,176 Missing
God Bless all our veterans
A nation that fails to honor its heroes soon will have no heroes to honor . . . — — Map (db m201146) WM
Korea Defense Veterans
Dedicated to all
Korea Defense Service Veterans
who served in defense of the Korean Peninsula
and to all who made the ultimate sacrifice
from July 28, 1954 to present
Donated by
Korean War . . . — — Map (db m200790) WM
187th Airborne Regimental Combat Team
In memory of our paratrooper comrades,
who made the supreme sacrifice on the
battlefields of Korea (1950–1953). They answered
the call to defend a country they did not know
and a . . . — — Map (db m147838) WM
Dedicated To All
Korean Service Veterans
Who Served In Defense
Of The Korean Peninsula
And To All Who Made
The Ultimate Sacrifice
From June 25, 1950 To Present. — — Map (db m147943) WM
Dedicated to all veterans of
the Americal Division
World War II
Korea
Vietnam
Nov. 11, 1991
South Last Chapter
Americal Division Veterans Assn. — — Map (db m146516) WM
For he today that shed his blood with me
shall be my brother
Henry V. Shakespeare
Yalu River China Chosin Reservoir Hungnam Inchon Seul Pusan
The Chosin Few
Korea
Nov. - 1950 - Dec.
We few ---
We . . . — — Map (db m146529) WM
The first war in which a world organization, the United Nations (UN), played a military role. The Korean War was a major challenge for the United Nations, which had come into existence only five years earlier. United Nations military lost 628,833 . . . — — Map (db m229965) HM WM
The Forgotten War is what the Korean War of 1950 through 1953 has been deemed, for many, it was a war that does not bring anything to memory. But for those who fought in it, and the family members who had loved one who fought and died, it has many . . . — — Map (db m229979) HM WM
W W I Neal Langford W W II Herman Bryan Gordon Coffin Seeber Buck Crawford John W. Dennison Jack Dyer Wilburn McCall Earl Rhoden Dennis Edgar Roberts Ernest E. Roberts Korea John William Carter Harley Joe . . . — — Map (db m220552) WM
Sparked by global Cold War tension, United Nations forces, led primarily by the United States, intervened to support South Korea. After an almost two-year stalemate, where battles raged but no land was gained, a protracted armistice negotiation . . . — — Map (db m154874) WM
The Rock Island Arsenal Company began development of the M101 A1 105mm Howitzer in 1919. The production of the howitzer was discontinued in 1953. By then more than 10,202 howitzers had been produced. The use of the howitzer did not end until the . . . — — Map (db m180353) HM WM
Korea 1950-1953
36,913 K.I.A.
They Gave Of Themselves
And Asked Nothing In Return,
These Magnificent Warriors.
K.W.V.A. Chapter 153 — — Map (db m180300) WM
Emory L. Bennett Park
Dedicated November 10, 1994
This park is dedicated in the memory of Emory L. Bennett, who was awarded the Medal of Honor for his gallant one-man defense against two enemy battalions attempting to overrun his . . . — — Map (db m148940) HM WM
A Man To Rely On
U.S. Army PFC
Emory L. Bennett
Born 12/20/29 _ New Smyrna Beach
1st Volusia County Native to Receive
The Congressional
Medal Of Honor
Waged a one-man assault to
provide covering fire for
B . . . — — Map (db m148767) WM
Veterans Memorial
"Flame of Freedom"
Dedicated to the veterans of all wars
from Milledgeville and Baldwin County
on the occasion of the 50th Anniversary
of the American Legion
March 15, 1969
"O, Lord, support us . . . — — Map (db m103160) WM
The Richmond Hill Veterans Monument is dedicated to the men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces who have served our great nation throughout the 20th and 21st centuries, but the history of sacrifice and duty to our nation weaves a patriotic tapestry . . . — — Map (db m128029) WM
Side 1:
For those who fought for it
Freedom has a taste the protected
will never know
The people of Burke County
dedicate this memorial to
the men who died in Vietnam.
John A. Bennett Jackson E. Cox Theus E. . . . — — Map (db m80104) WM
Dedicated to the memory of all Veterans of Calhoun County, Georgia who lost their lives while serving our Country with honor during times of war/armed conflict
Freedom is not cheap
World War I
Pvt. Albert Brewer
Pvt. Grover W. . . . — — Map (db m191612) WM
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 . . . — — Map (db m137147) HM WM
Dedicated to
all the residents of the county
who served in the Armed Forces
of our country
during World War I, World War II
and the Korean War
and in memory of
those who died in service — — Map (db m19783) WM
Dedicated to Those
Brave Men of Candler County Who
Paid the Supreme Sacrifice in
Defense of Their Country
Donated by the Citizens
of
Candler County
Memorial Day 1987
( Left Panel)
Honor Roll . . . — — Map (db m19255) WM
(Front)
Dedicated to the memory of
the men of Catoosa County, GA.
who gave their lives and to all
who served in World Wars I and II.
(Back)
Dedicated to the memory of
the men of Catoosa County, GA.
who gave their . . . — — Map (db m73935) WM
(West face)
In Honor of the Men and Women
Who Served in the Armed Forces of
The United States During the Period
June 1950 to July 1953
On 25 June 1950 the army of communist North Korea,
The Democratic Peoples Republic of . . . — — Map (db m51300) HM
Introduced in 1951, the MiG-17 remained on frontline duty with many Warsaw Pact countries and their client states well into the 1980s. Developed too late for the Korean War, the MiG-17 went on to see action in Vietnam and in several of the African . . . — — Map (db m13307) HM
D Company, 10th Infantry Battalion, USMCR Savannah, Georgia 1948-1950 Upon activation on 21 August 1950, 182 Savannah Marines answered their nations call to duty during the Korean War. All of these Marines gave some Five gave all Semper Fidelis . . . — — Map (db m67822) HM
( North face )[ Left Plaque ]
Erected 1947
By
The Savannah Detachment
Marine Corps League
—
Commandant - E.S. Dufour, Jr.
Vice Commandants -
Sol H. Passink and H.B. Acker
Adjutant - F.W. Hughes . . . — — Map (db m13543) WM
A plan to help lift rural Cobb County out of the Great Depression by building a commercial airport changed course when America entered WWII and Marietta was chosen as the location for a new aircraft assembly plant. Wartime necessity had rival . . . — — Map (db m33703) HM
In Sacred Memory of the Men of Columbia County Who Made the Supreme Sacrifice
World War I
Barney Bivins, John Burnett, Doughty Jansen, Selwyn Williamson
World War II
Daniel W. Cason, John B. Crawford, Thomas W. Smith, Robert . . . — — Map (db m87416) WM
The LVT-3 (Landing Vehicle Tracked) served as an unarmored landing craft developed for cargo carrying. It incorporated a new stern loading ramp for personnel protection. The landing craft had twin Cadillac V-8 Model 42 engines in the sponsons (side . . . — — Map (db m245904) HM
In December 1950, the Navy issued a contract to the Ingersoll Products Division of Borg-Warner Corporation to design and develop a new series of amphibious assault vehicles including a basic troop carrier (LVTP-5), an artillery fire support vehicle . . . — — Map (db m245907) HM
At the end of World War II, the M26 Pershing was the heaviest and most powerful tank in the U.S. Army. Further development produced the M46 Medium Tank, known as the Patton. The advent of the Korean War demonstrated that a new tank was urgently . . . — — Map (db m245941) HM
Although the last M3 Grant medium tank was produced in December 1942, work on engineering its replacement had begun in 1941. The British adopted the new model, with its 75mm smoothbore gun, and immediately christened it the Sherman after the Civil . . . — — Map (db m245943) HM
The Russian 120mm mortar served as an indirect fire weapon for the Soviet Union and its allies during World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam Conflict. This artillery mortar had a two-wheeled pneumatic carriage, consisting of a frame, tongue, . . . — — Map (db m245744) HM
The Russians developed the 85mm antitank gun during World War II to counter the excellent German tanks employed against the Soviet Union. Design of the D-44 began in 1943 with production starting in late 1945. Because of the delay in production, . . . — — Map (db m245803) HM
Anticipating America's involvement in a second world war, the government returned to the site of Camp Gordon in October 1940 and over the next seven
months constructed a 400-acre Naval Reserve Aviation Base at the DeKalb County Airport. . . . — — Map (db m14571) HM
The Luther Story Bridge honoring Luther Story and other veterans from Sumter County and the following named veterans from Dooly County, all of whom gave their lives in World War II or the Korean War:
Blue, John Augusta
Brown, Bonny . . . — — Map (db m53353) WM
Dedicated
To the Memory
Of
All Citizens
Of
Elbert County, Georgia
Who gave their lives
In the Service
Of
Our County
World War I
World War II
Korean Conflict
Vietnam Era
1917 - 1975
"If ye break faith, we
shall . . . — — Map (db m21912) WM
