Commemorative Air Force
Arizona Military Aviation
Walk of Honor
Proudly Recognizes
General Seth Jefferson McKee, USAF (Ret.)
1916 —
During World War II, General Seth McKee commanded the 370th Fighter Group in Europe and achieved . . . — — Map (db m102909) HM WM
On June 12th, 1982, this plaque was unveiled to commemorate the years 1941 to 1945 when Falcon Field was established as No. 4 British Flying Training School.
To this airfield came many air cadets of the British Royal Air Force, British . . . — — Map (db m49869) HM
The military use of Papago Park began in 1909 when the northwest corner of the Park was withdrawn from the public domain for military purposes. This area was used by the 158th Infantry Regiment of the First Arizona Volunteer Infantry (National . . . — — Map (db m87962) HM
World War II began for the United States with a surprise attack by the Japanese on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, and ended in Tokyo Bay on September 2, 1945. The two most striking reminders of these events are the sinking of the USS Arizona and . . . — — Map (db m72463) WM
In memory of the gallant men who gave their lives on December 7, 1941 on the Battleship U.S.S.
Arizona during the attack on Pearl Harbor
Dedicated December 7, 1976
The Honorable Raul H. Castro, Governor of Arizona
The contributions . . . — — Map (db m26425) HM
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
In honor of
the Arizonans of
the Jewish faith
who gave their lives
in the service
of our country in World War II
In Memoriam
Sgt. Leno Off April, 1943 Sgt. Eli Gold - Dec. 29, 1943 Sgt. Elmer I. Rosner - July 8, 1944 Lt. Harry . . . — — Map (db m27677) HM
"Were it not for the Navajos, the Marines would never have taken Iwo Jima" Major Howard Connor, USMC 5th Marine Division
Signal Officer
In recognition of the Navajo Code Talkers who
distinguished themselves in developing a Navajo . . . — — Map (db m26823) HM
The upper 26 feet of the mast before you is the top
portion of the main mast of the U.S.S. Arizona and is
known as the signal mast or "pig-stick".
The battleship U.S.S. Arizona (BB 39) was sunk at Pearl
Harbor on December 7, 1941. The . . . — — Map (db m26610) HM
This tribute represents the spirit of the Navajo Code Talkers, a group of more than 400 U.S. Marines who bravely served their country during World War II.
Their mission: to utilize the Navajo language in the creation of an unbreakable secret . . . — — Map (db m50932) HM
From January, 1944, to March 1946, some 2500 POWs (mostly German Naval personnel) were confined in an isolated complex of barracks and barbed-wire compounds situated north of here along both sides of 64th Street. Twenty-five POWs fled December 23rd . . . — — Map (db m87966) HM
This boxcar is one of 49 that comprised the French Gratitude Train. Once filled with 50 tons of gifts, the Gratitude Train was a way for the people of France to say “Thank You” to the American people for their help during and after World . . . — — Map (db m126700) HM WM
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
Site #6, now officially known as Lake Havasu Auxiliary Field #6, was acquired by the Army Air Force during World War II as an emergency landing field for the Kingman Army Air Field's Yucca Aerial Gunnery Range. The emergency field was established . . . — — Map (db m145825) HM
Dedicated to Captain James A. Wheeler, United States Air Force, Tucson, Arizona, and all members of the armed services who have given their lives in the maintenance of freedom. Captain Wheeler was killed in combat April 18, 1965, over South Viet . . . — — Map (db m31839) HM
Front of monument:
World War II
December 16, 1944
January 25, 1945
Triumph of Courage
Rear of monument:
The Battle of the Bulge
was fought by the U.S. Army in the heavily forested Ardennes region of eastern . . . — — Map (db m83246) WM
Catholic, Protestant, Jewish
Interfaith in Action
Lt. Goode – Lt. Poling
Lt. Fox – Lt. Washington
Sacrificed their lives for men of all faiths
February 3, 1943 — — Map (db m66998) WM
On November 30, 1944, at 7:40 A.M. 18 airmen from Davis-Monthan Army Air Field died following a mid-air collision between two B-24 Liberator Bombers over the Pantano Wash. This bridge is dedicated to those brave men who lost their lives while on a . . . — — Map (db m100761) HM WM
Why Put A Prison On A Mountain?
Honor Camp prisoners built the Mt. Lemmon Highway
In the early 20th century, the only road to Mt. Lemmon began at the town of Oracle and snaked up the north face of the mountain.
Construction . . . — — Map (db m83017) HM
World War II Memorial Park
Dedicated to
The Men and Women Who Unselfishly
Served and Supported the
United States of America and its Allies
During World War II — — Map (db m113908) WM
The bell in this clock tower is one of the two original ship's bells salvaged from the battleship U.S.S. Arizona following the attack on Pearl Harbor, December 7, 1941. In 1944, Wilber L. "Bill" Bowers, UA Class of 1927, discovered the bell . . . — — Map (db m31199) HM
This memorial honors the sacrifice made by the USS Arizona crew when Pearl Harbor was attacked on December 7, 1941. We remember the 1,177 who lost their lives, their 337 surviving shipmates, and all of their families. The plaza's flagpole represents . . . — — Map (db m100718) HM WM
Erected Nov. 11, 1945
In Memory of the Men
of St. Peter's Mission
Who served in World War II
* Anthony Jose USA Felix Kayyittan USA Leo B. Manuel USA Leonard Pangott USA Roger Osife USA
Albert J Moreno USMC Chester J . . . — — Map (db m33700) HM
This memorial is dedicated to the men and women who served our county in war and peace and to a significant era of rich local history.
Camp Florence, an army training facility, once occupied the grounds now known as "Four Parks".
Beginning in . . . — — Map (db m32440) HM
Rivers, Arizona
Gila River Indian Community land was selected by the United States Government as one of ten camp sites and construction was started without the permission of the community. The permit for the United States Government to use the . . . — — Map (db m34537) HM
Dedicated to
Ira H. Hayes USMC
February 23rd 1992
by the Memorial Committee
Lance Lewis Director,
Shirley Lewis Coordinator
JR Currea Artist
In Country Vietnam Veterans
Post 2 Tempe Arizona
Ira H. Hayes American . . . — — Map (db m32845) WM
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
A colorful administrator, he is credited with establishing the basic location of Arizona's billion-dollar Interstate Highway System. He served as State Engineer twice, from 1924 to 1928 and from 1945 to 1951.
He devoted much of his final term to . . . — — Map (db m40780) HM
Datelan Army Air Field was established here January 1, 1943. The site was chosen due to the availability of water and the adjacent location of the Yuma Gunnery Range. Construction was completed June 1, 1943. Datelan AAF was a sub-base of Yuma Army . . . — — Map (db m78545) HM
Camps Hyder & Horn were established 10 miles north of Dateland in the fall of 1943. They were 2 of 15 desert camps built to harden and train United States Troops for service in World War II. The Desert Training Center was a simulated theater of . . . — — Map (db m78546) HM
Here trained
For Victory
Under
Desert Skies
The
81st Infantry
Division
The Wildcats
1943
In Memoriam
Privates
Robert J Vilella
Paul M. West
Earl S. Smith
James J. DeCarlo
Lynn Ramsey
Clyde B. Slayton
Arden . . . — — Map (db m28937) HM
Camp Laguna operated from April 1942 to April 1944. It was one of twelve such camps built in the southwestern deserts to train United States troops during World War II.
The Desert Training Center, a simulated theater of operations, included . . . — — Map (db m29061) HM
During World War II, the Yuma proving ground of the United States Army Corps of Engineers was known as the Yuma Test Branch, which was used as a floating-bridge test facility. By 1944, more allied troop support was needed to conduct the bridge tests . . . — — Map (db m29059) HM
In January 1943 the Yuma Test Branch of the Engineer Board of the Corps of Engineers commenced test operations on fixed and floating bridges at Imperial Dam. Tests were conducted in both sluiceways as well as above and below the dam. Transportation . . . — — Map (db m29058) HM
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
The Distinguished Service Cross (Army), Navy Cross, and Air Force Cross are equivalent awards. They are given to any service person who, while serving, distinguishes himself or herself by extraordinary heroism not justifying the award of the Medal . . . — — Map (db m90867) HM WM
The Bronze Star Medal is awarded to any person who, while serving in any capacity in or with the military of the United States after 6 December 1941 distinguished himself or herself by heroic or meritorious service or achievement, not involving . . . — — Map (db m90855) HM
A bronze patee on which is superimposed a four-bladed propeller, the Distinguished Flying Cross is awarded to any person who, while serving in any capacity with the Armed Forces of the United States distinguishes himself or herself by heroism or . . . — — Map (db m90865) HM
The Legion of Merit was the first American decoration awarded to citizens of Foreign Nations. There are four degrees of award. They are Chief Commander, Commander, Officer, and Legionaire/Legion of Merit. Only the Legion of Merit is awarded to . . . — — Map (db m90866) HM
The Medal of Honor is the highest Military decoration awarded by the United States. It is bestowed on a member of the American Armed Forces, who distinguishes himself or herself conspicuously by gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life . . . — — Map (db m90869) HM WM
In 1782 General George Washington created a new military badge for Enlisted Men and Non-Commissioned Officers called the Badge of Military Merit. This was the forerunner of the Purple Heart that we know today. The award fell into disuse until . . . — — Map (db m90776) HM WM
Criteria: The Silver Star Medal is awarded to any person who, while serving in any capacity with the Armed Forces of the United States is cited for gallantry in action while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an opposing armed . . . — — Map (db m90778) HM WM
SACRIFICE:
In 1939 the active United States military totaled 335,000, and during the conflict more than 16 million men and women had served. Tens of millions of men and women throughout the world were in military service in other nations of . . . — — Map (db m91985) HM
Following World War I, the United States remained isolated from world affairs as economic and political factors led to the rise of nationalistic powers in the Soviet Union, Germany, Italy, and Japan. A series of bold moves by Germany and weak . . . — — Map (db m91954) HM
[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
[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 m92423) HM WM
[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 m92424) HM WM
The Japanese attack on our military installations in Hawaii was only one of a series of victories in late 1941 and early 1942 gained by them. By the summer of 1942 Japan controlled huge portions of Asia and the Pacific. Fortunately for the United . . . — — Map (db m91992) HM
During the war more than 300,000 women would join the armed forces, many helping to free men to fight on the battlefronts. They served in both the European and Pacific Theaters of Operation as clerks, radio operators, mechanics, ferry pilots, and, . . . — — Map (db m91956) HM
Following the sneak attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, the massive American production might was mobilized. After that attack the production of most non-essential consumer goods was halted or curtailed, and manufacturing facilities were . . . — — Map (db m92187) HM
[North face]
This memorial is dedicated to
all the men lost while serving
in the U.S. Submarine Service
It is to the everlasting honor and glory of our submarine
personnel that they never failed us in our days of peril. . . . — — Map (db m225146) WM
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
In memory and honor of Jack Williams Pharmacist's Mate 3rd Class, USNR (October 18, 1924 - March 3, 1945) Recipient of Congressional Medal of Honor for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the . . . — — Map (db m229642) HM WM
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
Erected in 2003 by Chapter 13 Disabled American Veterans
In memory and honor of all who served in World War II
Disabled American Veterans Chapter 13 Officers
Commander Pat Calhoun Adjutant Rafel Brents Service Officer Herb . . . — — Map (db m237029) WM
206th Coast Artillery Killed in Action
WW II
Kenneth Burkhart
Clifford Cloud
Joseph J. Eble
John H. Franklin
Charles Hutton
Cletis Jeffers
Fred Johnson
James Lemmer
Owen H Lynch
Carl Neal
Roy Shreevo
Frank Sweeney . . . — — Map (db m227350) 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
Camp Jesse Turner, located on Pickett Hill on the east side
of Van Buren (Crawford County), was a small, specialized
railroad training camp for soldiers to learn to operate
railroads captured in enemy territory, worldwide, during
World War II. . . . — — Map (db m244063) HM
The Blue Star Service Flag
The Blue Star Service Flag became a symbol of pride, honor and
service for families during World War I. Each blue star represented
a member of their family who was serving in the armed forces and
the . . . — — Map (db m244103) HM
In memory of each serviceman in Desha County, who gave their lives for their country in World War II. The American Legion Auxiliary Unit of the Claude E. Jaynes American Legion Post 79, passed a resolution to make Seamans Drive the site for this . . . — — Map (db m229497) WM
Where you now see cotton fields, 432 barracks once housed about 8,000 Japanese Americans.The Camp was surrounded by a barbed wire fence linking eight guard towers from which armed guards watched the camp and internees. The cam was divided by . . . — — Map (db m170077) HM
Years of discrimination and the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor led to the forced removal and imprisonment of Japanese Americans. All Japanese Americans on the West Coast were affected by the forced evacuation - including women and . . . — — Map (db m169429) HM
Internees tried to re-create a life they might have lived
outside of confinement.
Earning money in camp was a constant struggle for internees, bills still had
to be paid on property left behind and everyone needed to buy clothes, . . . — — Map (db m169434) HM
The memorial includes inscriptions on four sides. Dedicated to the Patriotic Japanese-American men from Rohwer Internment Camp who sacrificed their lives in the service of their country in World War II. U.S. Fifth Army 100 Battalion 442 . . . — — Map (db m170092) HM
The Rohwer internment camp included a 500-acre area for internee living quarters and more than 10,000 acres of surrounding land for farming and timber harvesting.Officially labeled a relocation center, the internment camps for Japanese . . . — — Map (db m167628) HM
The U.S. entry into World War II led to the forced removal of-
nearly 120,000 Japanese Americans from the West Coast
The Japanese Navy attacked Pearl Harbor, Hawaii on December 7,
1941, and America declared war on Japan the next day. . . . — — Map (db m167967) HM
Babies were born, children went to school, adults had jobs, and some people died here during the three years that the Rohwer camp operated. The traditional Japanese family structure was threatened by the camp's communal living conditions: . . . — — Map (db m170078) HM
"Let's teach (our children) that even in a life such as this, our hearts do not despair, that,
although wwe left behind many material things, we did not leave our courage, our fortitude,
and our ability to do the best with the least." . . . — — Map (db m169055) HM
The relocation center sites were chosen because of their distance from the West
Coast and for their suitability and isolation as secured, closed camps. Inside The Relocation Center The loss of their former lives was profound for the . . . — — Map (db m169430) HM
On February 19, 1942, Pres. Franklin
Roosevelt signed into law Executive
Order No. 9066, interning over 120,000
persons of Japanese ancestry, and
this act irrevocably changed their
lives. The majority of these people
were American citizens. As . . . — — Map (db m170318) HM
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
Constructed in 1926 the Howe Hotel was significant in the late 1920's. Roof garden on 8th floor while the 2nd floor housed a bath house. Served as an important redistribution center for troops in World War II.
Wheatly Property — — Map (db m142952) HM
2nd. Lt. George H. Davis
Dubuque. Ia. Pilot
2nd. Lt. Robt. V. Turchetto
Nutley, N. J. Co-Pilot
T/Sgt Peter K. Ikanovich
Bisbee, Ariz.
S/Sgt Arthur N. Potter
Sutton, Mass.
2nd Lt. Philip E. Niewolak
Dunkirk, N.Y., . . . — — Map (db m228715) HM WM
On March 12, 1943 a B-17 Flying Fortress exploded mid-air while trying to
land in the field on the West side of this road. The B-17 replica marks the site
where the Flying Fortress came to rest. Over the years the gray monument
marking the crash . . . — — Map (db m227739) HM WM
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
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
This tree is believed to have been planted in 1912 when the railroad station was built. Local residents remember the days when its limbs were so long that they nearly touched the ground. A cannon sat next to this tree prior to World War II but this . . . — — Map (db m161918) HM
[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
Wabbaseka Memorial Committee
Post Office Box 11
Wabbaseka, AR 72176
Attention: Jason Irby, Chairman
Ladies and Gentlemen:
Congratulations to you and all the citizens of the State of Arkansas as you commemorate the 100th . . . — — Map (db m167483) HM
Honoring the men of the Arkansas National Guard Company A, 2nd Battalion stationed in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas for selfless service. — — Map (db m174006) WM
2nd LT John W Gillette III 11-15-42
CPL Donald H Bucklin 11-15-42
Cadet Charles E Thiede, 12-1-42
2ND LT Harry B House, 1-4-43
2nd LT Frank W Roberts, 1-29-43
2nd LT Arthur Krasne, 1-29-43
Cadet, William M Cosine Jr., . . . — — Map (db m175050) WM
Engineer - Top Turret Gunner
B-17 Flying Fortress - WWII
On September 27, 1943 his aircraft the Elusive Elcy was attacked by enemy aircraft near Norden, Germany. A giant explosion severed the left wing. Sgt. Roberts and 9 other crew . . . — — Map (db m174047) 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
WII
The inscribed names on this monument dedicated their services in defense of America 1941 -1945 and dedicated this park to the youth of North Lonoke County Day is done gone the sun from the valley from the mountain all is well safety rest . . . — — Map (db m212338) WM
World War I Honor Roll
Ray A. Martin Walter M. Brawley Clayton Stevenson Joe Nelson Jesse Brashears Ross H. Robinson Pat Petty John Hall Edward L. Dardenne Jack Clayton Charles C. Coulson James H. Folks Robert Dowdle . . . — — Map (db m211571) WM
One of eight prisoner of war camps in Mississippi County, the Bassett camp housed German soldiers captured and shipped to the United States. POWs worked in the cotton fields during their captivity, several taking up agriculture after returning to . . . — — Map (db m170720) HM
The White House
Washington The president of the United States takes pride in awarding the Medal of Honor posthumously to
First Lieutenant Edgar H. Lloyd
Infantry U. S. Army Citation For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at . . . — — Map (db m215338) WM
In loving memory of my brother
Joseph Allen Sisco
Technical Sergeant
AF1412 1721
Nov. 11, 1922 Aug. 20, 1948
Son of Brownie and Daisy (Swift) Sisco
Brother to Earl, Clara, Lee, Sue, Anna and Mary Lou
Joe was born and raised in . . . — — Map (db m221255) WM
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
On January 20, 1944 near this spot, 8 brave airmen of the United States Army Air Forces lost their lives when their B-26 Medium Bomber crashed and burned about 1:37 PM.
397th Bomb Group 598th Bomb Sqdn.
In Memoriam
1st Lt. George . . . — — Map (db m212209) HM 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
On January 26, 1880 the famous U.S. Army General Douglas MacArthur was born in Little Rock. And, during all the years he lived, he never once visited here. — — Map (db m133239) HM
Dedicated by the citizens of Lepanto
community in grateful tribute to
the men who gave their lives
in the defense of our country
World War I
Willie Lamb
World War II
Jimmie Carter Ralph Bowles Jack Young Herbert . . . — — Map (db m221253) WM
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