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By Mary Thurman, January 18, 2013
Fayetteville National Guard Armory
101 Arkansas, Washington County, Fayetteville — 936 Field Artillery Battalion
Dedicated to those who served and those who waited HQ & HQS Battery Austin, Carl D. ∙ Baldwin, Alvin E. ∙ Bartle, Billy J. ∙ Blake, Harold G. ∙ Blood, Rueben S. ∙ Bohannan, Billy W. ∙ Brown, Marion E. . . . Map (db m62976) WM
102 Arkansas, Washington County, Fayetteville — Medal of Honor
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
103 Arkansas, Washington County, Fayetteville — The Chosin Few
Dedicated to the brave men who survived their entrapment at the Chosin Reservoir, North Korea, in that bitterly cold winter of 1950 ... who refused to leave behind "their heroes," the dead and wounded. Who proved again . . . Map (db m21102) HM
104 Arkansas, White County, Searcy — In Loving Memory of those from White County
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
105 Arkansas, Woodruff County, Augusta — Woodruff County War Memorial
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 forgottenMap (db m117719) WM
106 California, Alameda County, Alameda, Bay Farm Island — Veterans Memorial Park
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
107 California, Alameda County, Berkeley — UC Berkeley Korean War Memorial
In memory of Our classmates Who gave their lives In the service of their country In the Korean War. 1950-1953 ROTC Classes of 1951 Dedicated September, 2001 Map (db m238685) WM
108 California, Alameda County, Castro Valley, Castro Valley Community Park — Castro Valley Veterans Memorial
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
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109 California, Alameda County, Hayward — Hayward War Memorial
We honor and remember the fallen military heroes of the City of Hayward, California Ambrose O’Neill 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
110 California, Alameda County, Piedmont — Honor Roll
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
111 California, Alameda County, Pleasanton — Pleasanton Veterans Memorial
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
112 California, Amador County, Sutter Creek — To Remember the Men of Amador County Who Died in The World War
[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
113 California, Butte County, Paradise — Paradise Veterans Memorial
Dedicated to those Who made the Ultimate Sacrifice Arguello, Robert • Collins, Clarence, Cpl • Casey, Liam Soueph, Pfc • Clewett, Kenneth, Cpt • Darting, Leslie • Hill, Dale Evan, Pfc • Collins, Clarence H. • Knox, Merrill Irven, Cpl • . . . Map (db m66137) WM
114 California, Contra Costa County, Clayton — Clayton Veterans Memorial
Bronze Plaque: The Willingness To Sacrifice Is The Prelude to Freedom This plaque honors all Clayton citizens who have served and are serving in our military. We will never forget those from Clayton who have given their lives . . . Map (db m236769) WM
115 California, Contra Costa County, Danville — Danville Veterans Memorial
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
116 California, Contra Costa County, Pleasant Hill — Contra Costa County World War I Memorial
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
117 California, El Dorado County, Placerville — El Dorado County Veterans Monument
[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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118 California, Fresno County, Clovis — Clovis Veterans Memorial — On Behalf of a Grateful Nation
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
119 California, Fresno County, Fresno — Fresno Corridor of Flags Veterans Memorial
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
120 California, Fresno County, Fresno — Korea "The Forgotten War"
On June 25, 1950, the five-year old peace of World War II was shattered when the North Korean People's Army poured across the 38th parallel invading South Korea. They moved quickly down the Korean peninsula, but United States President Harry . . . Map (db m197753) WM
121 California, Kern County, Bakersfield — Kern County Korean War Memorial
[Center Panel:] Korea The Forgotten War June 25, 1950 – July 27, 1953 33,741 – Americans Killed in Action 2,835 – Non-Hostile Deaths 103,283 – Americans Wounded . . . Map (db m25041) WM
122 California, Kern County, Edwards AFB — The Medal of Honor — U.S. Air Force Medal of Honor Recipients
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
123 California, Kern County, Mojave — Mojave Air & Spaceport
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
124 California, Kern County, Mojave — United States Marine Corps Air Station — Mojave California — 1942 - 1947 • 1951 - 1959 —
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
125 California, Kern County, Wasco — Korean and Vietnam Veterans Memorial
For the comrades and families who gave of themselves to insure America’s Freedom. Dedicated to the memory of SSG Larry S. Pierce, Sept 1965, MOH-RVN; Sgt. Steven Chavira, 1971 MIA-RVN.Map (db m114465) WM
126 California, Los Angeles County, Calabasas — M*A*S*H — Malibu Creek State Park — Surround yourself in the set of a beloved television series —
M*A*S*H, a brilliant blend of drama and comedy — incorporating the universal theme of making do under difficult circumstances — drew a faithful audience that grew every year and landed the show in the pantheon of classic television. Four . . . Map (db m167580) HM
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127 California, Los Angeles County, Lakewood — The Boys of Del Valle Park — Reported missing
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 . . . Map (db m66477) WM
128 California, Los Angeles County, Lancaster — Captain Iven Carl "Kinch" Kincheloe, Jr. — USAF
Iven Carl Kincheloe was the "first of the Spacemen". In September 1956, he was the first human to fly beyond 100,000 feet when he piloted the Bell X-2 (#1) to 126,200 feet (23.9 miles). He was the holder of several X-2 records. A . . . Map (db m223398) HM
129 California, Los Angeles County, Lancaster — Henry E. "Hank" Chouteau — Aerospace Walk of Honor
As Northrop’s Chief Test Pilot for advanced fighter aircraft, Hank Chouteau helped develop dozens of new or modified aircraft, participating in aircraft design, development, test flights and marketing. Chouteau logged more than 7,300 flight . . . Map (db m66501) HM
130 California, Los Angeles County, Long Beach, Old Lakewood City — Veterans Memorial — United Aerospace Workers — McDonnell Douglas Corporation —
[Panel #3] This Veterans Memorial is Dedicated by the Employees of McDonnell Douglas Corporation to Honor the Sacrifices of the Men and Women who Have Served Our Nation in War and Peace. More than 12,000 McDonnell Douglas Corporation . . . Map (db m101481) HM
131 California, Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, Boyle Heights — Mexican American All Wars Monument — In Memoriam
The Mexican colony in Los Angeles dedicates with deep gratitude and respect this sacred monument to the memory of heroes of Mexican descent who gave their lives in World War II in the interest of democratic principles. Dec. 7, . . . Map (db m190289) WM
132 California, Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, Hazard — Japanese-American Soldiers — 442nd Infantry RCT, World War II Memorial — Korean War Dead - 1950 to '53 —
In Sacred Memory This memorial is reverently placed here by the Japanese American Community, under the auspices of the Southern California Burial and Memorial Committee, in memory of American soldiers of Japanese ancestry who fought, . . . Map (db m74081) HM WM
133 California, Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, North Hollywood — North Hollywood High School — Veterans Memorial
In memory of former North Hollywood High School Students who died in the defense of their country during World War II, The Korean War and The Vietnam War. Dedicated 1985. Donated by: Mr. Kaz's 1984 Current History Students, Mr. . . . Map (db m227116) HM
134 California, Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, San Pedro — S.S. Lane Victory — Port of Los Angeles —
Panel 1: 1945: March: Lane Victory is named for the former slave, Isaac Lane, founder of Lane College, in Jackson, Tennessee. The Victory Ship was one of a class of cargo ships designed and built during World War II by the . . . Map (db m131429) HM
135 California, Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, San Pedro — 188 — U.S.S. Los Angeles — Non sibi sed patriae ("Not for Self but for Country") — L. A. Maritime Museum —
Seal of the U.S.S. Los Angeles: 1945 - 1977 U.S.S. Los Angeles Naval Monument Heavy Cruiser CA-135 To the personnel and ships of the United States Navy Anchors - loan United States Navy Mainmast & mooring bitts - donated . . . Map (db m71839) HM WM
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136 California, Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, Sherman Oaks — Sherman Oaks Veterans Memorial
American Legion Post No. 193 Van Nuys dedicates this memorial in honor of those veterans from the Van Nuys-Sherman Oaks area who served honorably in the armed forces of the United States of America during World War I, World War II, Korea, . . . Map (db m234339) WM
137 California, Marin County, Ross — Ross War Memorial
This monument is dedicated to veterans of the Armed Forces from the Town of Ross who served their Country during World War I & II, and in Korea and Vietnam. It is a memorial to those who gave their lives so that we may live in peace. . . . Map (db m213580) WM
138 California, Merced County, Gustine — Men of Gustine War Memorial — Sacrificed their lives serving Our County
They gave up their Tomorrows so we could have our Todays Pvt. Manuel M. Lopes, Army, 1895 - 1920, WWI – Europe, American Legion Post 240 – Named in his honor • S.F.C. Frank A. Salsa, Jr., Navy, 1918 – 1944, K.I.A. – Anzio . . . Map (db m69131) WM
139 California, Merced County, Merced — Merced County Veterans Memorial
Marker One: Spanish-American War 1898-1902 World War I 1914-1918 World War II 1941-1945 The Korean War 1950-1953 Dominican Republic 1965 The Vietnam War 1959-1975 Lebanon Intervention 1983 Grenada Intervention 1983-1984 . . . Map (db m204554) HM
140 California, Merced County, Santa Nella — In Memory of Korean War Veterans
In Memory of Korean War Veterans This monument, created in Republic of Korea, is erected here to forever remember the honorable sacrifices of fallen soldiers during the Korean War 6.25한국전쟁에서 . . . Map (db m213837) WM
141 California, Merced County, Santa Nella — In Memory of Korean War Veterans — Thanks and Honor
한국전 정전 60주년 기념 "한국전 참전용사의 해"를 맞 이하여 이곳에 . . . Map (db m213841) WM
142 California, Merced County, Santa Nella — The Chosin Few — Korea • November–December 1950
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143 California, Merced County, Santa Nella — The Remembrance Memorial for California Korean War Veterans
To the 2,495 men from California who during the Korean War, 25 June 1950 to 27 July 1953, gave their last measure of valor to their country. On this wall are men killed in action, mission in action, or who died prisoners of war. May this memorial . . . Map (db m213834) WM
144 California, Mono County, Coleville — Mountain Warfare Training Center — U.S. Marine Corp
Was established in 1951, in cooperation with the U.S. Forest Service. One of the Corps most remote and isolated posts. The mission was providing cold weather training for Korea bound replacement personnel. The name changed to “Marine Corp Cold . . . Map (db m11919) HM
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145 California, Monterey County, Carmel-by-the-Sea — Korean War Memorial
Remember "The Forgotten War" Korea June 25, 1950 - July 27, 1953 To honor those brave Americans who under trying circumstances fought and gave their lives to defend their country and the cause of freedom. ...may God . . . Map (db m41105) WM
146 California, Monterey County, Gonzales — Gonzales Veterans Memorial
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
147 California, Monterey County, Monterey — San Carlos Parish Veterans Memorial
No one has greater love than this, to lay down one’s life for one’s 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
148 California, Monterey County, Monterey, Naval Postgraduate School — Ingersoll Memorial
To Honor the Ingersoll Family and all who served aboard the two USS Ingersolls: DD-652 1943-1946--WWII 1951-1970--Korea and Vietnam DD-990 1980-1998—Desert Storm Map (db m234805) WM
149 California, Nevada County, Nevada City — Nevada County War & Veterans Memorial — Memorial Grove
Memorial Grove This plot of land set aside by the City of Nevada. These trees living tributes to our war dead. This plaque and flagpole erected by the citizens of Nevada City dedicated July 4, 1946 to the memory of our heroes who gave their . . . Map (db m40373) WM
150 California, Orange County, Garden Grove — Tibor Rubin
Tibor Rubin is a Hungarian-born Holocaust survivor who received the Congressional Medal of Honor in 2005, 55 years after his service as a U.S. Army rifleman during the Korean War. Of the 6.8 million Americans who served during that war, only . . . Map (db m195319) WM
151 California, Orange County, Westminster — Sid Goldstein
[upper plaque] In February 1945, 2nd Lieutenant Sid Goldstein, U.S. Army, 34th infantry division, received the distinguished Service Cross from 5-star General George C. Marshall on a World War II battlefield in Italy. Lt. Goldstein . . . Map (db m195523) WM
152 California, Placer County, Roseville — Roseville Korean War Veterans Memorial
[Column 1:] Albert Ace • Louis Alvarez • Harlin Amick • Rollin Amick • Joseph Andrade • Ralph L. Andrade • Reyes Andrade • John Arivo • Larry Arnett • Julian Assad • Eddie Astill • Manfred Astill* Lowell Baggett • Tony Basque • . . . Map (db m52762) WM
153 California, Plumas County, Chester — Chester Veterans Memorial Plaza — Dedicated May 26, 2008
This marker is made up of three individual markers, one each for the Korean War, World War II and the Vietnam War. In memory of Plumas County Korean War Verterans who gave their lives in the “Forgotten War” They may have . . . Map (db m66123) WM
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154 California, Plumas County, Portola — Plumas County Honor Roll World War Two and Korea and Vietnam
Two memorial panels have been placed in front of the Veteran's Memorial Hall in Portola Daniel Herrmann • Lee Johnson • Palmer Johnson • Fred R. Kabkee • O. Jean Kampschmidt • Kelly E. Kimes • Howard King • Don H. Lancaster • James E. . . . Map (db m66183) WM
155 California, Plumas County, Portola — Western Pacific 106 "Charles O. Sweetwood" — Business Observation Passenger Car
The unique history of this passenger car makes it one of the most important artifacts in the museum's collection. When built by the famous Pullman Company in 1917, this car was named the "Pioneer" and was part of Pullman's executive lease fleet, . . . Map (db m163303) HM
156 California, Plumas County, Quincy — 480 — Plumas County Veterans Memorial
(Panel on the left) On behalf of the grateful people of Plumas County, this memorial is dedicated to all our veterans and those whose names are engraved on these tablets, who made the ultimate sacrifice for us all. Dedicated May 29, 2006 . . . Map (db m66185) HM
157 California, Riverside County, Chiriaco Summit — Coachella Valley Recipients — Congressional Medal of Honor Recipients — United States of America —
“For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of life above and beyond the call of duty..” Colonel Mitchell Paige, U.S. Marine Corps, October 26, 1942 • Hospital Corpsman First Class Robert E. Bush, U.S. Navy, May 2, 1945 • . . . Map (db m108612) WM
158 California, Riverside County, Coachella — Veterans Remembrance Memorial — Coachella Valley Cemetery
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
159 California, Riverside County, Indio — USS Liberty Tree - USN Captain William L. McGonagle
USS Liberty Tree May 1, 2004 this grand ole Cork Oak tree dedicated to honor all members of the Armed Forces. As a 50th commemoration of the Korean War 1950-1953, we honor the 5,720,000 Americans who served, the 33,651 killed in action, the . . . Map (db m142705) WM
160 California, Riverside County, March Air Reserve Base — 3rd Infantry Division
Dedicated to the memory of those who served honorably in the Third Infantry Division United States Army "Rock of the Marne" "Nous restepons la" World War I *Aisne *Champagne-Marne *Aisne-Marne *St Mihiel *Meuse-Argonne *Champagne 2 . . . Map (db m226428) WM
161 California, Riverside County, March Air Reserve Base — Lewis L. Millett Sr. — Medal of Honor
Captain, Company E 27th Infantry Regiment United States Army G.O. 69 August 2, 1951 Citation: Vicinity of Soam-Ni Korea 7 February 1951 Capt. Millett, Company E, distinguished himself by conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity . . . Map (db m233250) HM WM
162 California, Riverside County, Palm Springs — "Above and Beyond" — Medal of Honor Recipients
These stars are dedicated to five citizens of this community who were presented with the Medal of Honor by the President of the United States. Together, their fields of battle included World War II, Korea, Vietnam and service on the high . . . Map (db m206206) WM
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163 California, Riverside County, Palm Springs — Grumman A-6E Intruder
The United States Navy needed an all-weather carrier-based attack aircraft. The Douglas A-1 Skyraider did its job in the Korean War, but they desired a new aircraft with twin jet engines. The Grumman A 6 Intruder was introduced in 1963 and served as . . . Map (db m206437) HM
164 California, Riverside County, Palm Springs — Mikoyan-Gurevich Mig 15
The Mig-15 was one of the first successful jet fighters to incorporate swept wings to achieve high transonic speeds. In combat over Korea, it outclassed straight-winged jet day fighters, which were largely relegated to ground attack roles. The . . . Map (db m206398) HM
165 California, Riverside County, Riverside — National POW MIA Memorial
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
166 California, Sacramento County, Sacramento — McClellan Air Force Base
[Panel 1a:] The 1930s With war clouds gathering over the Pacific, in 1936 Congress authorized the construction of the Sacramento Air Depot. The Army Air Corp envisioned that the new depot would support operations on the West Coast, . . . Map (db m57199) WM
167 California, San Benito County, Hollister — San Benito County Vietnam War Memorial
S Sgt. Robert W. Oates August 10, 1966 Sp. 4 David Vasquez March 22, 1967 Sp. 4 Lawrence R. Dodd May 26, 1967 P.F.C. Gabriel Betancourt September 19, 1967 P.F.C. Albert Gonzalez July 23, 1968 P.F.C. Arcadio Torres August 22, . . . Map (db m120468) WM
168 California, San Bernardino County, Chino — “Operation Moolah”
Operation Moolah was a United States Air Force effort to obtain a fully capable Soviet MiG-15 jet fighter for analysis. The operation focused on encouraging a Communist pilot from the Soviet Union, China, or North Korea to defect with a MiG . . . Map (db m242374) HM WM
169 California, San Bernardino County, Chino — A World Turned Upside Down
The Korean War ravaged up and down the peninsula. Family members and relatives, separated only by geography, fund themselves on opposite sides of the conflict. For them, the Korean War became brother versus brother, father versus son, cousin . . . Map (db m242378) HM WM
170 California, San Bernardino County, Chino — Care and Comfort – Doctors and Nurses of the Korean War
Throughout the conflict, doctors and nurses performed vital and heroic functions to save lives. Whether on-board hospital ships, conducting airborne medical evacuations, or serving with frontline Mobile Army Surgical Hospital (MASH) units, days were . . . Map (db m242380) HM WM
171 California, San Bernardino County, Chino — Communist Military Casualties of the Korean War
On June 25, 1950, at the encouragement of the Soviet Union, military forces of the North Korean People’s Army invaded South Korea in an attempt to unify the peninsula under communist rule. In November 1950, again at the urging of the Soviet . . . Map (db m242376) HM WM
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172 California, San Bernardino County, Chino — Daring Aggressiveness
John Walmsley, Jr. Captain – U.S. Air Force Hometown: Baltimore, Maryland Recognition: Medal of Honor – Posthumous Early in the Korean War, John Walmsley volunteered to fly nighttime bombing missions against the communist truck and . . . Map (db m242413) HM WM
173 California, San Bernardino County, Chino — Duels in the Sky – The Aces of the Korean War
During the three years of the Korean War, nearly 100 men, flying for either the United Nations or Communist forces, achieved ace status – a pilot who successfully shot down five or more aircraft. For the Soviet Union, which claimed at least . . . Map (db m242379) HM WM
174 California, San Bernardino County, Chino — From the Ashes
The objective of the Korean War for both sides was unification of the Korean peninsula under their particular form of government. Neither side achieved their goal. After the Armistice, with Soviet and Chinese help, North Korean rebuilt . . . Map (db m242373) HM WM
175 California, San Bernardino County, Chino — MiG Alley — 200 Miles
This sign, a reproduction of one positioned at Kimpo Air Base in South Korea, represents the role that aviation played in the Korean War. From airfields throughout South Korea and Japan, United Nations forces flew a constant steam of missions . . . Map (db m242368) HM WM
176 California, San Bernardino County, Chino — The Korean War — June 1950 – July 1953
They came from remote villages, small towns, and large cities. From all levels of society – farmers, workers, merchants, professionals. Some fought on the side of communism, others for the idea of self-government, still other for the man next . . . Map (db m242369) HM WM
177 California, San Bernardino County, Chino — Unflinching Courage
Joseph Rodriguez Private First Class – U.S. Army Hometown: San Bernardino, California Recognition: Medal of Honor Joseph Rodriguez was a twenty-two year old private first class (PFC) assigned to Company F, 2nd Battalion, 17th . . . Map (db m242417) HM WM
178 California, San Bernardino County, Rancho Cucamonga — Alta Loma Honor Roll — City of Rancho Cucamonga Historic Landmark — Built 1942 —
Honoring All Who ServedDonald N. Clayton · Creighton Pat Walsh · Antonio Rodriguez · Henry A. Rollins · Floyd M. Keith · ☆WM F. Williams · Frank N. Van Fleet · Marvin G. Billings · Orval Keith · Harold G. Hamner · Norman H. Clayton · . . . Map (db m149887) WM
179 California, San Diego County, Camp Pendleton South — Retreat Hell! — Chosin Reservoir Nov - Dec 1950
We few, we Chosin few, we eternal band of brothers.Map (db m88490) WM
180 California, San Joaquin County, Lathrop, Manuel Valverde Park — Lathrop Veteran’s Memorial
Dedicated to all the veterans that served in each of the branches of the U.S. Military. Honoring those that gave their lives for the freedom of our great Nation. We are grateful to all for their ultimate sacrifice. They will never be forgotten. . . . Map (db m221070) WM
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181 California, San Joaquin County, Ripon — 75MM Howitzer
Served during World War II Korean and Vietnam Conflicts 1941 to 1975Map (db m224857) WM
182 California, San Joaquin County, Tracy — Tracy War Memorial
Middle Section: Dedicated to all men and women from the Tracy community who served their country in time of war An in memory of those who made the supreme sacrifice Left Section: Those who made the supreme . . . Map (db m211369) WM
183 California, San Mateo County, Redwood City — Redwood City War Memorial
World War 11 Corporal James Lindsay Wilson V.F.W. Post No. 2310 In memoriam to the following Redwood City men who gave their lives in World War II 1941 – 1945 Raymond J. Barra • Russell V. Braca • Everett F. Bottena • Robert . . . Map (db m62846) WM
184 California, Santa Barbara County, Santa Maria — Santa Maria Valley Korean War Memorial
In honor of the Santa Maria Valley veterans who gave their lives for our country during the Korean War Aguirre, Richard C. Age 22 - U.S. Marine Corps Epp, William George Age 21 - U.S. Marine Corps Kelley, Robert G. Age 21 - U.S. . . . Map (db m161488) WM
185 California, Santa Barbara County, Vandenberg Space Force Base — 40th Infantry Division Korean War Memorial
40th Infantry Division Korean War Memorial Map (db m50485) WM
186 California, Santa Barbara County, Vandenberg Space Force Base — USAF Medal of Honor Recipients
In memory of USAF Medal of Honor Recipients World War I 2d Lt. Erwin R. Bleckley - Oct. 6, 1918, Binarville, France • 2d Lt. Harold E. Goettler - Oct. 6, 1918, Binarville, France • 2d Lt. Frank Luke, Jr. - Sept. 29, 1918, Murvaux, . . . Map (db m50514) HM
187 California, Santa Clara County, Gilory — In Memoriam
Korea Alvin Painter • William Faddis • Alvin Seifert • Reginald Desiderio • John P. Langwell • Crescencio Mirelez • Frank R. Rosas Viet Nam Charles Centeno • James W. Ervin • Lee A. Greco • Wolfgang W. Karasch • Juan R. Pequeno • . . . Map (db m218985) WM
188 California, Santa Clara County, Morgan Hill — Veterans Memorial Square
In honor of all the men and women who fought, gave their lives and remain missing in defense of The United States of American and the ideals for which it stands. May we never forget that freedom id not free. World War I 1917-1918 Harry . . . Map (db m212849) WM
189 California, Santa Cruz County, Watsonville — Men Die O Liberty That Thou Endurs — Watsonville Union High School Veterans Memorial
World War I: Men Die O Liberty That Thou Endurs 1918 Joseph Rebeiro • Lester Rowe • Reuben Silva • William Sullivan World War II: Plaque 1: May the memory of those alumni of Watsonville Union High School . . . Map (db m62798) WM
190 California, Shasta County, Redding — Shasta Union High School War Memorial
Dedicated To All The Veterans Of Shasta Union High School “From This Day To The Ending Of The World, ...We In It Shall Be Remembered ...We Band Of Brothers.” World War II Fatalities Elton Barker • Bilton . . . Map (db m113327) WM
191 California, Siskiyou County, Hilt — Hilt War Memorial
In honor of our veterans who sacrificed their lives in World War II Alphonse, L.G. • Baugartnere, W. • Bernheisel, T.L. • Capello, A.F. • Clark, J.J. • Dunaway J.S. • Dutro, W.E. • Harris, Wm • Ladd, J. • Mottern, R. • Russell, F.S. . . . Map (db m88021) WM
192 California, Solano County, Benicia — Gen. Quandt Lane
In honor of native son Douglass Phillip Quandt, Major General, U.S. Army Corps. Born in this arsenal, Douglass Quandt graduated from West Point and went on to command parachute batallions in the European and Pacific Campaigns in WWII and later in . . . Map (db m41055) HM
193 California, Solano County, Benicia — Suisun Bay Reserve Fleet — The Fleet
Suisun Bay Reserve Fleet is part of the National Defense Reserve Fleet (NDRF), owned and operated by U.S. Department of Transportation, Maritime Administration (MARAD). Established by the Merchant Ship Act of 1946, NDRF serves as a reserve which . . . Map (db m10794) HM
194 California, Solano County, Benicia — World War I Memorial
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195 California, Solano County, Vallejo — Vallejo War Memorial
In Memory of Those Who Served World War II Theodore G. Albee • Robert Dean Alexander • Ray A. Allen • Harold Ivan Alley • Alonzo L. Andersen • Emiel Andersen • Lester E. Anderson • George L. Andrews • Gordon B. Ashley • William J. Avala • . . . Map (db m218054) WM
196 California, Solano County, Vallejo, Mare Island — Breech Loading Cannon
Captured in Korea 11 June 1871 By the U.S.S. Benicia Commander L.A. Kimberly U.S.N. COMDG. Lt. COMDR W.S. Schley U.S.N. ExecutiveMap (db m217288) HM WM
197 California, Stanislaus County, Ceres — Ceres War Memorial
Remember those who Remembered us. The Living – The Dead The POW – The MIA They Will Not Be Forgotten. Dedicated November 11. 1989 Founder Glen R. Perales Vietnam Vet W.W. I Sterling Pack • H. . . . Map (db m19462) WM
198 California, Stanislaus County, Modesto — Modesto War Memorial
[Panel 1:] PEACE This silent tribute to the fallen heros of Stanislaus County who gave their lives for family and country that Freedom and Peace may endure. They bravely fought not for fame or glory but for Liberty . . . Map (db m19482) WM
199 California, Stanislaus County, Patterson — Patterson War Memorial
Marker One: Roll of Honor In memory of the men of Patterson Township, Stanislaus County, who gave their lives in the service of their country World War II Norman Allport • Joe Borges • Raymond Brown • Leonard Corbin • Frank Cox . . . Map (db m208235) WM
200 California, Sutter County, Yuba City — Sutter County Veterans Memorial
Entrance to the Memorial Panel 1: We as a community have committed ourselves to honor our Veterans, the living and the dead, We must embrace the fact that we are the benefactors of their sacrifices. We must also remember to . . . Map (db m64329) WM

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