More than 100 different bomb parts were made in Jacksonville at the AOP during World War II (1941 - 1945). There were entrances to the 6,950 acre AOP. Shacks like this housed guards to monitor persons entering and leaving the AOP. This Guard Shack . . . — — Map (db m183214) HM
The 32nd Governor of the State of Arkansas (Dem. 1941 - 34) was born near Jacksonville on October 15, 1890 in the community of Piedmont, spent his childhood here and attended Bayou Metro public School. Gov. Adkins was largely responsible for . . . — — Map (db m183524) HM
In memory of all who served on the Island of Oahu Territory of Hawaii 7 Dec. 1941 during the attack by Japan. Placed by Pearl Harbor Survivors 7 Dec. 1993. — — Map (db m180276) WM
Dedicated to the men and women of Arkansas who gave their lives in the Great Wars, 1917-1918 and 1941-1945.
Ben Laney, Governor
C.G. Hall, Sec. of State
Stadium Commission
Ed Keith, Chairman
Gordon H. Campbell, Sec.
Maurine . . . — — Map (db m208840) WM
This Memorial Has Been Placed Here
By Veterans Of The
206th Coast Artillery (Anti-Aircraft)
Col. Elgan C. Robertson
Commanding Officer
Honoring the memory of those men who served, fought, and died in defense of . . . — — Map (db m117229) HM WM
Launched August 15, 1942 at the Portsmouth, New Hampshire Naval Shipyard.
Snook fought well during her first eight war patrols before her loss on her ninth.
Her Score:
17 Ships Confirmed Sunk
7 Ships Damaged
2 Small Ships Sunk . . . — — Map (db m179396) HM WM
Randolph County
will remember
These gave all
Names not listed
World War I
We the citizens of Randolph County pay humble tribute to the living and the dead who helped preserve us a free people.
World War II
May . . . — — Map (db m172264) WM
Following the discovery of extensive bauxite ore deposits in 1887, an ore drying plant was located here by The Pittsburg Reduction Co. In 1903 a small village was laid out to house the workers. This village which included a bank, hospital, theater . . . — — Map (db m96634) HM
[side 1] Elton Britt, born James Elton Baker, came from the Zack community in Searcy County near the Buffalo River. Britt, from a musical family, was the first million seller in Country Music and received the first Gold Record . . . — — Map (db m229584) HM
Beginning in 1943 a total of 1200 all steel troop sleepers were built by Pullman Standard for the mass transport of military personnel during World War II. The cars sleep 29 soldiers and 1 porter. In 1943 the M.K.T. bought 30 troop sleepers for . . . — — Map (db m164157) HM
Military Conflicts in U.S. History
American Revolution (1775-1783)
War of 1812 (1812-1815)
Mexican War (1846-1848)
Civil War (1861-1865)
Indian Wars (Colonial Era to 1890)
Spanish American War (1898)
The Boxer Rebellion . . . — — Map (db m92338) WM
AMVETS in conjunction with the
Citizens of the area
dedicated this carillon as a
living memorial to
Arkansas-Oklahoma Veterans
who served their country honorably
for the Cause of Freedom
November 11, 1986
Fort Smith National . . . — — Map (db m92342) WM
Born in Fort Smith Ark. Feb. 8, 1911
Graduate U.S.M.A. June 1933
Assistant Comdr. 10th Mountain Div.
Died in Po Valley Italy Apr. 30, 1945
Organized First Ranger Bn.
CO Ranger Force - Tunisia-Sicily-Italy
1942-1944
Comdr. 179th . . . — — Map (db m92348) HM WM
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
Five alumni of the University of Arkansas have been awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor, the nation's highest distinction for supreme gallantry in military action. World War II: Lt. Maurice Britt 41, U.S. Army, Italy, Nov. 10, 1943; Lt.(JG) . . . — — Map (db m224265) HM
In loving memory of those from White County who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country and world wide democracy.
World War I
Allen, Arthur
Alfred, William
Armstrong, Herman
Autra, Alfred
Benoit, Joseph V. . . . — — Map (db m174134) 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
The Grumman F6F Hellcat is an
American carrier-based fighter aircraft of
World War II. It was the United States
Navy's dominant fighter in the second
half of the Pacific War. It's first flight was
26 June 1942. 12,275 planes were
produced . . . — — Map (db m191498) HM
On April 1, 1942, sixteen B-25 bombers were hoisted to the flight deck of the carrier Hornet and parked there, while moored at Pier No. 3 at U.S. Naval Station in Alameda. The B-25 detachment consisted of seventy officers and one hundred thirty . . . — — Map (db m29431) HM
A Beacon of Light
Our doors open outwards, welcoming those needing support, nurturing faith, and instilling hope.
Buena Vista Church serves as a beacon of light, drawing in those seeking refuge. Offering the warmth of a night school . . . — — Map (db m223217) HM
Becoming a Japantown
A neighborhood planted, a community flourished
With the growth of Japantown, the Tonarigumi, or cohesive neighborhood, began to take shape as Japanese immigrants settled in dwellings, cottages and Victorian flats, . . . — — Map (db m223699) HM
The dedication of this park was made possible through the generosity of these sponsors.
Community of Harbor Bay Isle Ascend Communications City of Alameda Ronald H. Cowan Doric Group of Companies Harbor Bay Realty Eastern Landscaping . . . — — Map (db m220512) WM
NAS Alameda
Encouraged by Alameda's trio of existing aviation facilities, Congress appropriated funding to build Naval Air Station (NAS) Alameda in 1937, after decades of urging for an air station by the Navy and local supporters. The air . . . — — Map (db m232301) HM
Side One:
PFC William Blakely USA Vietnam PFC Steven C Canright USA Vietnam CPL James M Cardwell USA Vietnam SSGT Larry H Cooke USA Vietnam PFC Gerald T Duffey USMC Vietnam PFC Richard L Iannicelli USA Vietnam PFC Thad B . . . — — Map (db m220199) WM
During World War II 3,396 acres were purchased for the largest naval installation in the U.S. Three navy bases sat adjacent to each other in an area known as Fleet City. Camp Parks located along Dougherty Road, The U.S. Naval Hospital among . . . — — Map (db m94022) HM
This was the main terminal for
the Key System Railway during World War II.
The Shipyard Railway – also known as the “Pass the Ammunition”
Railway – was built by the Key System for the United States Maritime . . . — — Map (db m72396) HM
We honor and remember the fallen military heroes of the City of Hayward, California
Ambrose ONeill USA-Spanish/US Anton Andrade USA-WWI Ralph S. Armstrong USA-WWI
Joseph Calderia USA-WWI Henry Dillon WWI Lee R. Griffin USA-WWI . . . — — Map (db m200407) HM
The ships mast in front of you is salvaged from the USS Oakland, an anti-aircraft cruiser – typical of many ships that received supplies sent from the Oakland Naval Supply Depot during World War II. The Oakland was assigned to the . . . — — Map (db m72102) WM
Dedicated on August 7, 1992, by E Company Veterans of the 442nd Regimental Combat Team, the most decorated United States Army Unit of World War II. The all volunteer 442nd Combat Team was composed of Americans of Japanese ancestry, from the . . . — — Map (db m64182) HM 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
Here We Mark the Price of Freedom
Pvt Meinrad Auf Der Maur Army WWI 9-Jun-1918 Pvt Charles Perry Army WWI 6-Jan-1919 Pvt Ambrose D Regalia Army WWII 4-Jun-1942 Tech4 William J Theodore Army WWII 17-Oct-1942 2Lt James W Mc Cann Jr Army . . . — — Map (db m216969) WM
Three monuments honor the submarines and their crews lost during the Second World War:
U.S. Navy Submarines paid heavily for their success in World War II. A total of 374 officers and 3121 men are on board these 52 U.S. Submarines . . . — — Map (db m94812) WM
Killed in Action
World War I
E.F. Forbes
George L. McCall
World War II
Harold Corbin
Mervin Howdy
William Johnson
Vietnam
James D. Rinehart
May they find eternal peace
and may this community
never forget those who . . . — — Map (db m175893) WM
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
Discovered in 1848 by Colonel Stevensons men who mined Soldiers Gulch in 49. First covered wagon party sluiced rich gravel beds. By 53, men swarmed flats and gulches naming them picturesquely. Hydraulic operations, begun in 55, brought . . . — — Map (db m11365) HM
To the United States
52 Submarines and
And Their Gallant Crews
Who Sacrificed Their
Lives In World War II
Lest We Forget These
Boats on Eternal Patrol
Sealion S · 36 S · 26 Shark Perch S · 27 S · . . . — — Map (db m29738) HM
The City of Oroville
built the
Oroville Municipal Airport
in 1933 and it
proudly served as a
WW II Training Base
Mural circa 1942
Dedicated 1996 — — Map (db m61601) 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
Erected in honor of the Men and Women of Calaveras County who served their country in the Armed Forces and in memory of the following persons who lost their lives in the service of our country This plaque is dedicated by a grateful county November . . . — — Map (db m164990) WM
Here, at 10:08 p.m. on July 17, 1944 one of history's most powerful man-made, non-nuclear disasters obliterated two cargo ships, killed 320 men, and wounded hundreds. It was the worst stateside disaster of World War II. The cause of the explosion is . . . — — Map (db m136870) HM WM
July 17, 1944 was a typical day at Port Chicago Naval Magazine. Men of the Merchant Marine and the U.S. Navy Armed Guard prepared the empty, brand new SS Quinault Victory for loading on one side of the pier and prepared the nearly full SS . . . — — Map (db m136868) HM
Here, at 10:18 p.m. on July 17, 1944, one of history's most powerful manmade, non-nuclear explosions obliterated two ships, damaged structures in twelve nearby towns or cities, killed 320 men, and wounded 390. It was the worst stateside disaster of . . . — — Map (db m177667) HM
For more than a half-century, Port Chicago Naval Magazine has been a major port for the shipment of munitions to U.S. forces serving overseas. The Navy created the munitions-loading complex next to the town of Port Chicago as an annex to the Mare . . . — — Map (db m136861) HM WM
U.S. Naval Magazine and Naval Barracks
S2c James C. Akins GM3c Clarence Allen, Jr. Lt. (jg) Maxie L. Anderson S2c Leslie K. Asare S2c Isajah Ash. Jr. S2c David Bacon, Sr. S2c Henry W. Bailey GM3c Leonard Baker S2c Joseph . . . — — Map (db m136952) WM
The Purple Heart is specifically a combat decoration and is our nations oldest military medal. The award was first created by General George Washington in 1782 and was called the Badge of Military Merit. A Purple Heart Community is an expression of . . . — — Map (db m200949) WM
Marker 1:
Didicated Mar. 1922 to those who served in World War
By Danville Women's Club
Marker 2:
William Peterson
Simeon Anderson
George Freitis
Peter Byers
Lloyd Wood
Marker 3:
In memory of the men and women who served and . . . — — Map (db m201777) WM
The Japanese military's attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941 formally brought America into World War II. Newspapers, politicians, and military officials invented or exaggerated the threat of disloyalty by Japanese Americans. Groups including . . . — — Map (db m157883) HM
1885 First Domoto nursery opens in Oakland. The Domotos pioneer California's Japanese American nursery industry and create its wholesale market.
1902 Yataro Nabeta founds the first Japanese American nursery in Contra Costa County, near . . . — — Map (db m146036) HM
World War II
401,522 traveling servicemen and
women, escorts, and children given
rest and refreshment
served by 1,438 volunteer hostesses
Community supported U.S.O. aided — — Map (db m53423) HM
In Remembrance of the Injustice Caused by
the Federal Relocation of Italians in
America During World War II
From February 24, 1942 to October 12, 1942, nearly 1600 Italian residents of Pittsburg, California, having been declared . . . — — Map (db m37444) HM
Plaque One:
Dedicated to those from Contra Costa County who served their country in the World War, and to the memory of these who Gave the last full measure of devotion
1914 1918
Simeon M. Anderson Adolph C. Bauer, Jr. Peter . . . — — Map (db m217766) WM
The S.S. Red Oak Victory is an example of the enormous scale of work completed by ordinary men and women to help the war effort. Constructed in eight-seven days, the S.S. Red Oak Victory was one of ten Victory ships commissioned by the United . . . — — Map (db m94840) HM
You are standing in Shipyard No. 3, which represents one of the many industrial complexes which operated to support America in World War II. Over 90,000 skilled and unskilled workers from across the country relocated to Richmond, California to find . . . — — Map (db m94832) HM
Whirley cranes were an essential part of Richmond Shipyard's manufacturing capabilities during World War II. Named for the turret's ability to rotate (whirl) 360 degrees, the cranes could handle massive amounts of steel - lifting and moving large . . . — — Map (db m94830) HM
For decades, Macdonald Avenue has been the vibrant heartof Richmond; a place where you'd catch the latest movie, get
your first job or visit with neighbors on the sidewalk. As the
nation prepared for World War II, Richmond's elite and . . . — — Map (db m152693) HM
This tablet is dedicated
to the memory of personnel of
the City of Richmond
who died in the service
of their country in
World War II.
John J. Kenny · Councilman
William J. Finnegan · Engineer
James F. Fitzgibbons · Street Dept. . . . — — Map (db m144412) WM
"They were from all over the country... all these people came to work here in Richmond at the shipyards...The shipyards, the cannery, there was a lot of industry here...They had three yards, and they were sending out ships every day... and I . . . — — Map (db m94755) HM
During the World War II Home Front effort, the Richmond Shipyards were an immense facility
covering 880 acres. Constructed for the Henry J. Kaiser Company in 1941 and 1942, these shipyards
became the largest in the world. New methods of ship . . . — — Map (db m146451) HM
The area where you are now standing was alive with activity during World War II, when it was known as Kaiser Shipyard #2. It was one of four shipyards carved from Richmond's coastline to serve the war effort. The Rosie the Riveter Memorial . . . — — Map (db m94433) HM WM
The SS Red Oak Victory is the last remaining ship of the 747 vessels built at the Kaiser Shipyards in Richmond, Ca, during World War II. Commissioned by the U.S. Navy as the USS Red Oak Victory (AK-235), on December 5, 1944, she served as an . . . — — Map (db m131188) HM
"The war shed light on America's promise. It created an explosion that accelerated change all the way into the 1960s." -- Betty Reid Suskin
With World War II officially ended, Richmond filled with celebration in September, 1945. Years . . . — — Map (db m94765) HM
"All these ships were being built (in Richmond) and it provided a lot of employment... But looking back, it was really a boon to their economy. The stores were just really bustling...it was full of people..." -- Stella Faria, shipyard office . . . — — Map (db m94753) HM
" I think that during World War II...there was a tremendous amount of patriotism. I think that was the important thing. It was a real job and you did something for the war effort. -- Maggie Gee, Army pilot
People moved to Richmond from . . . — — Map (db m94740) HM
Clement moved from France to California at age six. His parents, Pierre and Gracieuse Elissondo, purchased the Glass House in 1932.
Clement served his new country in World War II. He served in the 3rd Battalion of the 3rd Armored Division of the . . . — — Map (db m202057) HM
This Unit of 500 Acres in the
National Tribute Grove
is preserved through the
National Society
Daughters of the American Revolution
to honor those who served in the armed forces
of the United States in World War II
and to . . . — — Map (db m241927) WM
Nearby are portions of the hull of the General Petroleum Corporation tanker S.S. Emidio, which on December 20, 1941 became the first casualty of the Imperial Japanese Navy's submarine force action on California's Pacific Coast. The ship was attacked . . . — — Map (db m143397) HM WM
Built circa 1850, originally two separate buildings, it housed many businesses during the Gold Rush era including hardware and furniture stores. It survived five, 19th century fires, including an 1897 conflagration that destroyed all but the brick . . . — — Map (db m219772) HM
[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
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
This French Merci Train Boxcar cover is dedicated to all veterans, past, present, and future, as a symbol of tribute to those who have, are now, and will in the future, borne the battle of war and conflict in the preservation of our nation. May the . . . — — Map (db m198102) WM
This memorial is dedicated to over 5,000 Americans of Japanese ancestry who were confined at the Fresno Fairgrounds from May to October 1942. This was an early phase of the mass incarceration of over 120,000 Japanese Americans during World War II . . . — — Map (db m165490) HM
Dedicated To Honor
All Veterans of Fresno
———————
This plaque dedicated to all
who served in the military
and especially those who gave
their lives in service to God
and Country for the . . . — — Map (db m41098) WM
This Water Tower is dedicated to George M. Bowman in recognition for thirty-six years of dedicated service to the City of Fresno and for his accomplishments as a naval officer. He was the city's first chief engineer and became general manager of . . . — — Map (db m41071) HM
During and after World War II, nearly 5,000,000
contracted braceros came to work in agriculture
and on the railroads, the majority in California and
the San Joaquin Valley, under U.S. and Mexican Treaty,
demonstrating their patriotism . . . — — Map (db m41067) HM
La Ville d'Etamps
a l'Amerique
This monument from General Patton's Route of Liberation is a gift of the people [of] Cannes, France to the people of California, sent via La Train de la Reconnaisance Francaise (Merci Train) and dedicated . . . — — Map (db m131236) HM
1914–1998.
A founder of Shelter Cove with brothers Tony and Babe Machi. A ready smile, a friendly wave, a faraway look waiting for his fishermen to return—were thankful weve known this gentle man.
A hero in war. Survivor . . . — — Map (db m1057) HM
Camp Pilot Knob was a unit of the Desert Training Center, established by General George S. Patton Jr., to prepare American troops for battle during World War II. It was the largest military training ground ever to exist. At the peak of activity here . . . — — Map (db m50590) HM
On this the fiftieth anniversary of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor - The people of the Imperial Valley pay tribute to those Pearl Harbor Survivors from the valley who were members of the armed forces and served their country honorably in the . . . — — Map (db m85978) WM
Three miles east of Niland are the remains of Camp Dunlap, established 15 October 1942 as a training base of the 12th Marines, the Artillery Regiment of the 3rd Marine Division. The camp was named in honor of Brigadier General Robert H. Dunlap, . . . — — Map (db m172159) HM
This auditorium is one of three original buildings remaining here from Manzanar War Relocation Center. As you walk closer, listen for laughter, tears, music—the sounds of celebration and sadness that once echoed through this buildings . . . — — Map (db m122704) HM WM
From 1942 to 1945, eight US Army guard
towers loomed over the more than 11,000
Japanese Americans held in Manzanar. For
most of that time, US Military Police manned
the towers, a visual reminder that the
unconstitutionally incarcerated . . . — — Map (db m221511) HM
Over the years, this monument has become an icon, inspiring a grass-roots movement to preserve Manzanar and remember the sacrifices of 120,313 Japanese Americans confined by their own government. — — Map (db m70549) HM
In the early part of the World War II, 110,000 persons of Japanese ancestry were interned in relocation centers by Executive Order No. 9066, issued on February 19, 1942.
Manzanar, the first of ten such concentration camps, was bounded by . . . — — Map (db m122703) HM WM
Here at Manzanar's main baseball field,
thousands of fans gathered for epic match-ups
between the Scorpions, Padres, Has Beens, and
other teams in the camp's 12 leagues. Baseball
was a powerful symbol of an American way of
life that boosted . . . — — Map (db m243190) HM
Life at Manzanar was uncertain, but the prospect of dying behind barbed wire, far from home, may have been unthinkable. On May 16, 1943, Matsunosuke Murakami, 62, became the first of 150 men, women, and children to die in camp. He and 14 others, . . . — — Map (db m70534) WM
America went to work for the war effort in 1942, and Manzanar was no exception. More than 500 young Japanese Americans wove camouflage nets here for the U.S. Army. Since citizenship was a job requirement, most saw weaving nets as a chance to prove . . . — — Map (db m70551) HM
Located on the hills in front of you, on the historic Tejon Ranch, the Arvin-Sierra Glider Port was the site for the West Coast Soaring Championships. Many of Americas famous glider pilots made record flights from here, soaring over the mountains . . . — — Map (db m156337) HM
She was one of the mightiest battleships of her time, measuring 608 feet in length and 97 feet at the widest point in her beam. She carried twelve 14 inch guns in four turrets and 22.5 inch .51 caliber guns. Her displacement was 31,400 tons with a . . . — — Map (db m75886) WM
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
The Mojave Airport was created in 1935 as part of the Kern County Airport System. The fledgling airport was built to serve gold mines near Mojave. At the outset of World War Two, the airport became a Marine Corps Air Station that trained Marine . . . — — Map (db m53126) HM
In dedication to the pilots, air crews and personnel of Mojave, who trained, served and gave their lives in the service of this country, especially to those who valiantly fought for freedom in the great battles of World War II and Korea.
Semper . . . — — Map (db m53280) HM
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