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World I War Topic
By Don Morfe, July 1, 1999
Arizona's War Heroes-John Henry Pruitt
GEOGRAPHIC SORT WITH USA FIRST
| | John Henry Pruitt, Congressional Medal of Honor Silvestre S. Herrera, Congressional Medal of Honor Ira Hayes, Hero of Iwo Jima; Navajo Code Talkers — — Map (db m92589) WM |
| | Father Albert was a young missionary and teacher to the Mescalero Apaches in New Mexico and other tribes in Arizona.
Father Braun was an Army chaplain in World War I and World War II receiving the Purple Heart and two Silver Stars for his . . . — — Map (db m26830) HM |
| | Killed in Action
Lee Rainbow * Wallace Antone
Honor Roll:
Charles Laws Isaac Jese Oliver Sneed
Wm. T. Moore
Joe McCarthy
Peter Moore
Charles Gougn
Seth Oldman
Harvier Adams
George Bell
Roy Left Hand . . . — — Map (db m27252) WM |
| | [Front of Monument]:
The State of Arizona
Erects this monument as its tribute to his valor, extraordinary bravery and distinguished service in the World War and gratitude to all her sons who served.
1930
Memorial committee . . . — — Map (db m27631) WM |
| | The Medal of Honor is the highest military decoration awarded by the United States Armed Forces to those who distinguish themselves "
conspicuously by gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of their lives above and beyond the call of duty while . . . — — Map (db m29435) HM |
| | In Memory of
The men and women
Of Mohave County
Who served in the
World War
1917-1918 — — Map (db m29398) HM |
| | World War I was funded partially by the gold out of these mountains in 1912. Oatman boomed from 1910 to the 1920's. Upwards to 8,000 people lived here. Gold mines were closed about 1942. Mines were needed to mine copper for World War II. Blue Ridge . . . — — Map (db m119942) HM |
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Roy Burnette
Ross Colelay
Ross Pinal
Cyrus Burnette — — Map (db m49552) HM |
| | 1917 World War 1918
Dedicated to Those
Who Served
Lest We Forget — — Map (db m38994) HM |
| | Dedicated to the Memory of
Matthew B. Juan
Co K 28th Infantry
First Arizonian Killed in the World War
Battle of Cantingy
May 28th 1918 — — Map (db m42026) HM |
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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 |
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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 |
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[Written on the initial marker, provided for context]
Our Constitution names the President of the United States the Commander in Chief of all the Armed Forces. Presidents who have served in our military are displayed on the following . . . — — Map (db m92421) HM WM |
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'The war to end all wars' began following the assassination of the Archduke of Austria-Hungary in the summer of 1914. Before the summer was over Great Britain, France, Russia, and their allies were at war with Germany, Austria-Hungary, and their . . . — — Map (db m91850) HM |
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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 |
| | . . . — — Map (db m143891) WM |
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In memory of our deceased
World War Veterans
Western District
of Carroll County
In Memoriam
United Spanish War
Veterans
1898 — — Map (db m59973) HM |
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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 |
| | This is the 16,000 pound anchor off the bow of the nuclear powered guided missile cruiser USS Arkansas, CGN-41. This anchor was placed here in grateful memory of those who served aboard her. Four ships of the United States Navy and one of the . . . — — Map (db m116687) HM |
| | On this lawn
was erected our first
Courthouse in 1841 and
has been the scene for many
events during the wars
in which Crawford County boys fought.
Mexican War, 1846.
War Between the States, 1861-1865.
Spanish American War, 1898. . . . — — Map (db m96859) WM |
| |
In memory of
Merle D. Hay
Thomas Enwright
James B. Gresham
They were the first members of
the Expeditionary Army of the
United States in France to die
that we might live
stricken on the field of glory,
November 3, . . . — — Map (db m96633) WM |
| | 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) HM |
| | The citizens of Franklin County have caused this monument to be erected ·· Not to glorify war but forever to serve the cause of peace ··
Here we enshrine forever the glorious memory of the living and the dead who through their valiant efforts . . . — — Map (db m120876) WM |
| | Let us hold in honored memory those men from Greene County who gave their lives that mankind might hope for a better world. World War I Ranzi Adams Lon Austin Charles J. Barnett Jimmie Bonds Arlin Boone Luther F. Bowlin William B. . . . — — Map (db m151233) HM WM |
| |
East Side
Greater love hath no man than to lay down his life for his country.
Dedicated by the citizens of Lee County to those who made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of their country.
North Side
Korean War . . . — — Map (db m117251) WM |
| | Enlisted March 14th 1918; Honorably discharged May 29th 1919
Cited for bravery for extraordinary heroism in action and decorated with:
U.S. Distinguished Service Cross: Oct. 10th 1918
French Croix de Guerre with Palm: Apr. 19th 1919
Gilt Star . . . — — Map (db m30388) HM |
| | In Memoriam
To those men from South Mississippi County who gave their lives in World Wars I & II, Korea, and Southeast Asia
Lt. John McGavock Grider - PVT. William A. Charles
PFC Clarence Croft - CPL. Billie W. Craine
PFC Hershel Brock . . . — — Map (db m36534) WM |
| | This boxcar and the gifts it carried are a reminder of American support of France during two world wars, and of France's gratitude for that support. Such gestures between peoples deserve a lasting place in our memories.
People to People . . . — — Map (db m107797) HM |
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This sculpture, erected in 1927, is one of the best-known outdoor sculptures in the nation. Named Spirit of the American Doughboy, it depicts a World War I soldier attacking across the "no man's land" between the trenches. Created in 1920 . . . — — Map (db m107933) HM |
| | Richard L. Kitchens Post No. 41 of the American Legion
World War I veterans founded the American Legion, a charitable organization, in 1919. That year, Helena's veterans founded Richard L. Kitchens Post No. 41. The name honors a . . . — — Map (db m108000) HM |
| | Erected in honor
of
The Men & Women
of
Phillips County
Who Served in the
World War
1917-1918 — — Map (db m51924) HM |
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World War I 1917-1918
West Point Graduate 1903
Rainbow Division Chief of Staff August 1917, Colonel
84th Brigade 42nd Rainbow Division August 1918, Commander
Rainbow Division Commander November 1918, Brigadier General
West Point . . . — — Map (db m116366) HM |
| | Co. I 113th Infantry American Expeditionary Force. Fourth on Gen. John J. Pershing's list of one hundred heroes of World War I. Cited for extraordinary heroism in action and awarded U.S. Distinguished Service Cross, French Croix De Guerre, Gilt Star . . . — — Map (db m157476) HM WM |
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In Memory Of The Men And Women
Who Served With Honor With The Naval
And Marine Forces Of The United States
Of America During The World War
1917 — 1919 — — Map (db m117236) WM |
| | In the great World-War of 1917, Arkansas sent her sons streaming overseas to save the World for Liberty. Proud of their valor and their achievements she rejoices for those who returned unharmed; and mourns for those who fell on the shell-torn sod . . . — — Map (db m157595) WM |
| | Dedicated to the memory of our comrades who entered the service of their country from Fort Smith, Arkansas and who gave their lives in the World War. — — Map (db m5544) HM |
| | In Loving Remembrance of Our Stone County Sons who paid the supreme price of their lives in the First World War, the Second World War, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War, and who now await reunion with us in eternity as we, their friends and . . . — — Map (db m155979) WM |
| | In honor of all the valiant men and women of Woodruff Co. who defended their ideals and served their country during time of war. Your sacrifice will never be forgotten — — Map (db m117719) WM |
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Dedicated by the citizens of
Albany to its World War Veterans
1926
Died in service
Leland Bergersen Reuben Silva
Twentynine of our boys served under
the flag — — Map (db m137083) WM |
| | [Marker #1]
In Memory of Those Who
Made the
Supreme Sacrifice
in the World War
C T Vinther J T Gimbel A H Ohman
Berkeley Parlor No 210 Native Sons of the Golden West
[Marker #2]
This Tree . . . — — Map (db m54338) HM |
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In Memoriam
of the boys of this district
who made the supreme sacrifice
Dedicated Sunday July 10th 1921
by Claremont Parlor No. 240 N.S.G.W.
and affiliated organizations
This plate donated by H.T. Burns — — Map (db m136739) WM |
| | In memory of the heroes of the
Civil War, Spanish War and the
World War who gave their lives
that liberty shall not perish
June 14, 1920 — — Map (db m72915) WM |
| | World War I
Egbert Williams Beach Henry Augustus Butters Otto Julius Carlsen Frank Jay Field Thomas Edward Graves Carl Castlemayne Jones Hunter McClure
World War II
George David Anderson John R. Anderson, Jr. James . . . — — Map (db m72281) WM |
| | A Memorial
Erected to the boys of Piedmont who gave their lives in the World War
Egbert Williams Beach Henry Augustus Butters Otto Julius Carlsen Frank Jay Field Thomas Edward Graves Carl Castlemayne Jones
1918 . . . — — Map (db m72300) HM |
| | [Left Pillar:]
Boys of World War I
W.H. Pritchard
A. Kretcher
J.R. Hyland
T. Trelese
B. Packard
R. Pew
C.P. Sevey
L.E. Walton
L. Jack
T. Pinder
J.A. Doherty
[Right Pillar:]
Pioneers . . . — — Map (db m44137) HM |
| | Who Died in World War I G. Bulaich J.A. Cuneo F.S. Ferrari B.L Flitcraft B.F. Forbes LT. Griesabach P.W. Hamm J.R. Hyland A. Kretcher G. Koprivica R.E. Noce R. Pew W.H. Pritchard S.C. Quirollo R. Rugne C.P. Sevey . . . — — Map (db m85621) WM |
| | [There are four markers mounted on the monument; one each for World War I, World War II, Korea and Vietnam. The first three are mounted on the north side and the fourth is mounted on the south side of monument]
[World War I]
To . . . — — Map (db m13421) WM |
| | In Memory of Our
Honored Dead of
The World War
1917 – 1918
William H. Aitken Wyatt L. Arbuckle Edwin W. Boggs Russell C. Doyle Harry A. Elliott Elbert P. Esmond Edward N. Fairo Nelson Coe Aaron S. Harris . . . — — Map (db m29758) HM |
| | With the discovery of copper ore in 1860 by Thomas McCarty and William K. Reed, the town of Copperopolis sprang into existence and soon became the largest producer of copper in the western United States. The population of Copperopolis grew to exceed . . . — — Map (db m13004) HM |
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(periods added to aid legibility)
In Loving Memory
of
the men of this community
who gave their lives
in the
1917 Great World War 1919
D. Crowley · G.M. Lee · W.E. Dunn · O.A. Sweet · M.H. Sievers · F. Remaini · B.L. . . . — — Map (db m91651) WM |
| | In 1919, Congress established the national charter for the American Legion to honor veterans of the Great War. Contra Costa administered a California bond issued to build veteran's memorial halls in each town with an American Legion Post. . . . — — Map (db m93675) HM WM |
| | Walnut Creek's Veterans Memorial Building was both a meeting place for local veterans and other groups and a popular site for weekend dances. The building also doubled as a County courthouse. Local veterans now have a new building in Lafayette. — — Map (db m93958) WM |
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[Marker located on right planter stand on walkway of entrance to Monument:]
El Dorado County
Veterans Monument
Dedicated on Veterans Day
November 11, 2006
By
The Friends of the Monument
And
The Grateful Citizens
Of . . . — — Map (db m21750) WM |
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Born Nebraska 1887. Educated Biltmore Forest School, North Carolina. Began career 1908 in California with U.S.F.S.
Major U.S. Army A.E.F. 1917 – 1919
General Manager
Michigan California Lumber Co. 1925 – 1949
California State . . . — — Map (db m57974) HM |
| | A memorial to the men and women of the United States
armed forces who have given their lives in service
to their Country and the Clovis Community.
Dedicated November 11, 2003
Clovis Memorial District
Tom Wright, Chairman Joan . . . — — Map (db m47246) WM |
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This grove is dedicated
to the memory of
Col. Raynal C. Bolling S.C. U.S.A.
Lawyer Patriot Soldier
Born 1 Sept. 1877 at Hot Springs Arkansas
Killed in action during the German offensive
near Amiens France 26 March 1918
The first . . . — — Map (db m48537) HM |
| | Main Plaque:
The medal of honor is the highest U.S. military decoration awarded to individuals who, while serving in the U.S. armed services, have distinguished themselves by conspicuous gallantry and courage at the risk of life, above . . . — — Map (db m115091) WM |
| | Constructed and dedicated to honor
the Veterans of World War I
and all future Veterans who have served the
United States of America and Lassen County,
Constructed February through August of 1926 and
Dedicated on August 17, 1926
The . . . — — Map (db m113271) HM WM |
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The City of Arcadia was founded by Elias J. “Lucky” Baldwin from part of his large landholdings (Santa Anita Rancho) in the San Gabriel Valley. Baldwin was responsible for incorporating Arcadia as a City and became Arcadias first . . . — — Map (db m140512) HM |
| |
Fairmount Pioneer Cemetery was established in 1876 on land donated by James C. Preston, owner of this San Felipe Hill site and the surrounding property, to serve the communities of Azusa, Glendora, and Covina. Trustees appointed by the Los . . . — — Map (db m146425) HM |
| | We climbed aboard that huge winged rocket,
and rode it to the sky.
Our minds would soar for hours and hours,
we're never gonna die.
With pitch and yaw, dives and rolls,
we'd blast bad guys to heaven.
We'd crash and burn and walk away, . . . — — Map (db m66477) WM |
| | Johns name was the 15th one drawn in the draft for World War I. In 1918 he was sent to Europe and mortally wounded in the Battle of Argonne. He died in a French hospital. He received a Distinguished Service Cross for extreme gallantry and risk of . . . — — Map (db m154047) HM |
| | The descendant of a distinguished pioneer family and son of San Marinos first Mayor, General
Patton, a "spit and polish soldier” became one of the most brilliant, decisive and aggressive military commanders in American History. He was born . . . — — Map (db m135504) HM WM |
| | Dedicated to the Memory of
Lloyd Andrews Hamilton
First Lieutenant 17th Areo Squadron
Awarded Distinguished Service Cross
for Extraordinary Heroism in Action at
Varssionagre, Belgium August 18, 1918
Killed in Action
Near . . . — — Map (db m102756) WM |
| | Home of San Anselmo American Legion Post 179. Built by the veterans of World War I, Post Ladies Auxiliary, Boy Scout Troops and dedicated community volunteers.
Construction began April 23, 1933 and was completed and dedicated May 27, 1934. . . . — — Map (db m102721) HM |
| | Battery Alexander, fully armed by 1906, mounted eight 12-inch mortars designed to fire shells in a high arc - up and then down onto the decks of enemy battleships. Low-trajectory gunfire from nearby batteries, aimed close to the enemy's waterline, . . . — — Map (db m102819) HM |
| | During WW I and WW II, Fort McDowell served as a Recruit Depot and later as an overseas Discharge and Replacement Depot. While some soldiers were stationed at Fort McDowell, others were here for only a week before being shipped overseas. During . . . — — Map (db m69280) HM |
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This memorial
is dedicated to the men of
Carmel who responded to
their country's call during
World War I
We Salute Them
Restored and rededicated
November 11, 1977 — — Map (db m41106) HM |
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Panel 1
Dedicated to
The Men and Women
Of this Community
Who served
In the Armed Forces
Of the United States
World War II
Erected in Gratitude
By
The Community
1946
Panel 2:
Dedicated to
The . . . — — Map (db m64258) WM |
| | The American Legion was chartered by Congress in 1919 as a patriotic veterans organization. Focusing on service to veterans, servicemembers, and communities, the Legion evolved from a group of war-weary veterans of World War I into one of the most . . . — — Map (db m143558) HM |
| | No one has greater love than this, to lay down ones life for ones friends.
John 15:13
This San Carlos parish community gratefully remembers those who served in the Armed Forces of the United States during times of war and peace whose . . . — — Map (db m63504) WM |
| | This tree was planted by the Red Cross May 30, 1919 in memory of Montereys sons who made the supreme sacrifice in the World War — — Map (db m63550) WM |
| | On Oct. 25, 1882, the Veterans Home of California Association purchased 910 Acres in
Yountville for $17,750. On this site the first
building was erected.
Opened April 1, 1884 for Civil and Mexican
War veterans. By July 1, 1889, the Home . . . — — Map (db m144263) HM |
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[Located on Front of Monument:]
Dedicated to
Californias Sons and Daughters
Who Served Their Country
In the World War 1917 -1918
And to the Memory of
Those Who Gave the
“Last Full Measure of Devotion” . . . — — Map (db m23519) HM |
| |
Central Square:
After the Central Pacific Railroad built a Train Depot, over a mile away and up the hill from Old Auburn, civic leaders looked for a way to connect the two areas. The city planners took a map and located a halfway point . . . — — Map (db m52312) HM |
| | Built in honor of World War 1 Veterans
on the site of W.H. Russells Livery Stable
by Colfax Post 192 American Legion
23 Apr. 1927
Cornerstone laid & building dedicated
for community use
26 June 1928
Agreement: Joint ownership . . . — — Map (db m45232) HM |
| | This tablet
erected to
honor those
Citizens of
Plumas County
who served
their county
in time of
War — — Map (db m66187) WM |
| | Wall of Honor
These Stars are Dedicated to the Veterans of Riverside County who were awarded the Medal of Honor by the President of the United States.
These Recipients performed with Valor and Heroism “Above and Beyond” the . . . — — Map (db m114707) WM |
| | Dwight David Eisenhower, born on October 14, 1890, the third of six sons to a modest family in Denison, Texas, was raised in Abilene, Kansas. He excelled in baseball and football in high school. Eisenhower saw education as a way to better himself . . . — — Map (db m82137) HM WM |
| | We honor here the sacrifice of hundreds of thousands of Americans held prisoner of war, and those still listed as Missing In Action since the time of the American Revolution. Some died from disease and starvation, some perished in death marches, . . . — — Map (db m54380) WM |
| | In Memory
of
George A. Lippi
and Joseph F. Smith
First World War
and all others who gave
their lives and have
served their country — — Map (db m72339) WM |
| |
Memorial Grove
Dedicated to those
women who served in
the World War. Capital
City Women's Post
#389 American Legion
May 30, 1939 — — Map (db m110677) WM |
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Dedicated to those from Sacramento County who served their country in the World War 1914-1918, and to the memory of these who "gave the last full measure of devotion"
Anderson, Eugene D. · Anderson, John L. · Arthur, James T. · Aikens, . . . — — Map (db m91485) WM |
| | Brought into service in 1914 to join the United States “Great White Fleet”, dubbed such for the sparkling white paint used on naval ships at the time, she was in service 28 years and two world wars. A 226-foot gleaming white steam . . . — — Map (db m16475) HM |
| | As part of our nations maritime history, USS Sacramento steamed more than one-half million miles during her proud service in the United States Navy.
She logged 64,000 miles convoying 483 ships through submarine-infested European waters during . . . — — Map (db m16483) HM |
| | Dedicated MDCCCCXXIII
by the citizens of San Juan
Bautista under the auspices of the
San Juan Bautista Parlor
Native Daughters of the Golden West
to the
Veterans of the World War
and in memory of
Charles F. Patrick
who died . . . — — Map (db m62722) WM |
| | Erected by the Citizens of Needles in memory of those who gave their services to the Nation during The World War. 1917 -1918 — — Map (db m132965) WM |
| | As did their friends the Smiley brothers, Robert and Alma
Watchorn contributed greatly to Redlands cultural life. A
labor organizer, Commissioner of Immigration at Ellis Island,
and oilman who experienced the American dream, Robert as
a . . . — — Map (db m135263) HM |
| | Birthplace of Naval Aviation
In 1910, on the unoccupied brushland of North Coronado Island, inventor and entrepreneur Glenn Hammond Curtiss opened his winter flying school for prospective "aeroplane pilots."Among his first class of students was . . . — — Map (db m116835) HM |
| | Panel 1 This plaza is dedicated to the memory of Osmond K. Ingram Gunner's Mate First Class United States Navy who sacrificed his life in an effort to save his ship and shipmates during an engagement between the U.S.S. Cassin and . . . — — Map (db m51535) HM |
| | The Assyrians formed one of the earliest great empires in the world. Their civilization dates from 2700 B.C. with the important cultural centers at Ashur and Nineveh north of modern Baghdad. Beginning as a river civilization in Mesopotamia between . . . — — Map (db m32080) HM |
| | We Salute These Americans of Chinese Ancestry who Gave Their Lives for America in World Wars I & II
Tom Kwong, Leo Sai, Bill Tom, Donald Ginn Chong, Lincoln Mark, Tung Ling Yee, Harry Wong, Daniel Lim, Clifford S. Low, Hon Y. Lee, John Wing . . . — — Map (db m71450) WM |
| | Infantry Row
Presidio San Francisco
Home of the
30th U.S. Infantry Regiment
1901-1941
"San Francisco's Own"
WWI Valorous In Battle WWII
Six Campaigns Ten Campaigns Four Invasions
France Africa . . . — — Map (db m135939) WM |
| | The Fort Point Mine Depot was created to defend the West Coasts greatest harbor from enemy attack. Here, U.S. Army personnel assembled mines, loaded them on ships and planted them in minefields outside the Golden Gate. An enemy ship attempting to . . . — — Map (db m63415) HM |
| | This grove is dedicated to the memory of the members of the San Francisco Parlors, Native Sons of the Golden West, who gave their lives in the World's Wars I and II.
World War I 1917-1918
Thomas J. Brady Sylvan Brilliant Herman . . . — — Map (db m155273) WM |
| | Dedicated to the boys
Who Fought Overseas
— In 1917 — — — Map (db m19532) HM |
| | The Classic Revival Style building by local Architects Glenn Allen, Ivan C. Satterlee and W. J. Wright features sculptured panels over the seven front entrances. A California marble floor and an art glass skylight, in the center of the flat dome. . . . — — Map (db m24002) HM |
| |
In Honor
* Richard Norton Coupe.
* Thomas Shields De Haven.
* Lewis A. Griffith.
* James McDermott.
* Wm. V. Schleiger.
Made the supreme sacrifice.
Adair. E M. ·
Adams. J.W. ·
Alviso, A.I. ·
Anderson, H. ·
Baatz, F. · . . . — — Map (db m156560) WM |
| | This tree planted May 30th 1923
By San Mateo Post No.82
American Legion
In Honor of those who served in
World War I
1917 – 1919 — — Map (db m29181) HM |
| | In honor of our World War heroes — — Map (db m67213) WM |
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