[Front]:
In grateful memory of those from Effingham County who made the supreme sacrifice in the service of our country that freedom might live and grow and increase its blessings
[Along the base of the memorial are the seals for each . . . — — Map (db m7695) HM
On First Street near Just east of Woods Ave, on the right when traveling east.
After midnight on April 8, 1942, the German submarine U-123 was in position off the St. Simons Island sea buoy. Minutes later it chased and torpedoed two tankers, the Oklahoma and Esso Baton Rouge, killing twenty-two crew members. Survivors were . . . — — Map (db m15609) HM
Near Oak Avenue (U.S. 129) south of Russell / Robins Pkwy, on the left when traveling south.
"Awarded for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity of the risk of life, above and beyond the call of duty in action involving actual conflict with an opposing armed force" United States Air Force Medal of Honor Recipients World War I . . . — — Map (db m44306) HM
On 10th Avenue at 4th Street, on the left when traveling north on 10th Avenue. Reported missing.
North of this marker in the Porterdale Cemetery is the grave of Bragg Smith over which the City of Columbus erected a marble memorial to commemorate an outstanding deed of heroism. The text reads:
“Erected by the City of . . . — — Map (db m57367) HM
On Fort Benning Road, 1.6 miles Matheson Road, on the right when traveling south.
Front
Dedicated to the loyalty, spirit,
and courage of those who served
the Regiment and those who will.
Rear
Medal of Honor
Recipients
Pvt Joseph P. Martinez
G.O. 71, 27 October 1943
LTC Don Carlos . . . — — Map (db m114297) WM
On Hog Mountain Road, on the right when traveling west.
World War I
Killed in Action
PVT Dilmus Brown• PVT Fred Foster•
PVT Edgar Coots• PVT Willie H. Davis•
PVT Lewis S. Fields• PVT Manus Sanders•
PVT Andrew Jacks• PVT Lincoln Jackson•
PVT Pencila W. Thomas
In Flanders Fields by John . . . — — Map (db m207880) WM
On 15th Street, on the right when traveling north.
By deed of self-sacrifice,
such as all humanity claims
and counts amoung its jewels,
hallowed this spot and rendered
his name worthy of such
Lasting Memory
as these rugged stones and
this simple tablet can secure.
For . . . — — Map (db m34003) HM
[Front]:
To honor the men of Richmond County,
of every creed and color,
who served at their country's call
that aggression and lawless force
should not dominate the world.
[Reverse]:
What stands if freedom fall?
. . . — — Map (db m10211) WM
On Lee Gordan Mill Terrace east of Red Belt Road, on the left when traveling east.
Captain Horace Porter was Chief of
Ordnance for the , Army of the
Cumberland. During the Battle of
Chickamauga Porter served as a
volunteer aide to General
Rosecrans. During the Confederate
breakthrough on September
20 Rosecrans yelled, . . . — — Map (db m142987) HM
On Lee Gordan Mill Terrace east of Red Belt Road, on the left when traveling east.
At the start of the American Civil War
William E. Richey enlisted in Company A of the
15" Ohio Infantry Regiment. He was a corporal
when he came to north Georgia in September
1863.
In his report of the
battle, Lieutenant Colonel
Frank . . . — — Map (db m142990) HM
On Main Street near Avenue, on the left when traveling east.
Madame Marie Dorion passed through Caldwell area in 1811 as the only female traveler in the Wilson Price Hunt Party on what would become a portion of the Oregon Trail through Southern Idaho. She would return to the area with her husband, Pierre . . . — — Map (db m119274) HM
Near Wellen Road (County Road 400E) 0.3 miles north of Wesclin Road (County Road 1000N), on the right when traveling north.
This statue, created by Dale Holbrook, is dedicated to the memory of SSgt Joshua A. Melton KIA 06/19/09 and all the warriors who by duty march into battle, and by honor, stay. — — Map (db m185396) WM
On West Exchange Avenue east of South Peoria Street, on the left when traveling east.
On the cold Chicago morning of Thursday, December 22, 1910, the night watchman of the Morris & Co. meatpacking company discovered heavy black smoke billowing from Beef Plant #7, located at 44th Street and Loomis Street. The watchman pulled the . . . — — Map (db m244165) HM
On Randolph Street just west of Belvidere Street, on the right when traveling west.
Captain Frank Schnurstein, 44, of the Forest Park Fire Department suffered a fatal heart attack in the line of duty on March 29, 1969. Schnurstein was one of the first firefighters on scene to the three story building engulfed in flames. . . . — — Map (db m231350) HM
Bruno F. Shustek
Sept 10, 1899 - July 6, 1930
Shustek Pond
In honor of Bruno F. Shustek, who gave his life attempting a daring midair rescue of parachutist Mary Fahrney, just northwest of this site, on July 6, 1930.
This pond was . . . — — Map (db m119952) HM
The Bloomington Fire Department was established by City Council ordinance on December 27, 1855 as a result of a devastating fire that destroyed much of a downtown city block. The city's first fire apparatus - a hand pumper known as Prairie Bird - . . . — — Map (db m163422) HM
On North Main Street, on the right when traveling north.
“A rustic on his first visit to the circus” is how John W. Baddeley, an English immigrant farmer described Abraham Lincoln on his first visit to the McLean County Courthouse as a young attorney in the summer of 1837. Lincoln was wearing . . . — — Map (db m12362) HM
On NE Water Street near Murray Barker Bridge, on the left when traveling west.
Main Text in Center Brass Plaque
In Honor of the men and women who have served their country in the armed services of The United States
Duty Honor Country
With the exception of the above inscription, the brass . . . — — Map (db m9323) HM
On East Main Street at South Washington Street, on the left when traveling west on East Main Street.
May this site of "Freedom Square" be an eternal remembrance of those Shelby County Veterans who served and sacrificed that all people might live in a world of peace and freedom.
[Left of the inscription, etching of General MacArthur walking . . . — — Map (db m80914) HM
On North Main Street at Young Avenue, on the right when traveling north on North Main Street.
The Medal of Honor was established during the Civil War and is the highest military decoration for bravery that can be awarded to any individual in the United States.
The names listed on this monument, are the men from Illinois who have . . . — — Map (db m191549) WM
On North Paris Street at "North" Street, on the right when traveling south on North Paris Street.
World War I
World War II
Korean / Vietnam / Desert Storm
(The names of approximately 530 servicemen are included on the memorial. These names can be viewed at the link included below.) — — Map (db m11235) WM
On County Route 750 E at County Route 2500N, on the right when traveling south on County Route 750 E.
Left Wing:
We stand in deep appreciation for the Liberty we enjoy.
Center:
Pilot Township Memorial
Left Column:
Lloyd Hilleary • Gene Kinney • Robert Keal • Elmer Grimes • Lloyde Coake • Carl Wise • William . . . — — Map (db m17128) HM
Left Panel
Honoring our Firefighters
whose lives were lost in the line of duty
• Albert Shanks - Fallen - February 17, 1915
• Albert Holmes - Fallen - February 17, 1915
• Gene Anderson - Fallen - August 11, 1976
• Wayne . . . — — Map (db m10775) HM
On North Hazel Street south of East Williams Street, on the right when traveling north.
Back of Stone Bench - At Entrance
Dedicated to those who served, and to the principles upon which this great country was founded. This memorial stands in humble gratitude.
Left Section
Korea 1950 - 1953
Heroes of . . . — — Map (db m10755) WM
On North Hazel Street at East Madison Street on North Hazel Street.
Since before the founding of our Republic and throughout our history, American women have fought for freedom selflessly and with little or no recognition for their contributions. — — Map (db m10548) HM
On Main Street at East West Street, on the right when traveling north on Main Street.
In Honor of
All
Who Have Served
Who Are Serving
Who Will Serve
Left Bench
In Honor of Our Veterans
Right Bench
In Honor of All Patriots
Within glass cases are names of local veterans who have served or . . . — — Map (db m11358) WM
On West High Street west of Mary Street, on the right when traveling west.
Dearborn County
Medal of Honor Citations
Civil War
Name - Awarded
Pvt. William Shepherd - May 3, 1865 •
Pvt. Frank Stolz - July 9, 1894 •
Pvt. David H. Helms - July 26, 1894 •
Pvt. Thomas A. Blasdel - August 11, 1894 •
Pvt. . . . — — Map (db m22171) HM
Near Indiana Toll Road (Interstate 80), on the right when traveling west.
Born 1 December 1969 Killed in the line of duty on the Indiana Toll Road St. Joseph County 4 March 1999 Served the Indiana State Police from 13 December 1998 to 4 March 1999 — — Map (db m88601) HM
On Liberty Street at Fourth Street, on the right when traveling west on Liberty Street.
1826 - - 1926
Fountain County Centennial Memorial
Erected by The Richard Henry Lee Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution in Memory of The Pioneers and Illustrious Dead of Fountain County and In Honor of our Heroes Who Have Defended us in . . . — — Map (db m7907) WM
On Old Indiana 135, 0.1 miles south of West Heidleberg Road.
(Confederate Side of Marker):
Morgan's Confederate Dead
Pvt. Greene Bottomer
Pvt. John Dunn Pvt. Albert Womack Eight Unknown Dead Forty Wounded
(On Marker Base): Park Ground Donated by C. B. Hays Family
(Northern Side . . . — — Map (db m9683) HM
On West Main Street at South Washington Street, on the left when traveling west on West Main Street.
( Smaller Stone Marker )
In Memory of
All Deceased Veterans
OF ALL WARS
Buried in Hendricks County
( Bronze Marker )
Hendricks County
War Memorial
This memorial is dedicated to the Hendricks County . . . — — Map (db m19451) WM
John R. Kissinger, who lived in Huntington in his latter years, became the first volunteer to subject himself to the bite of an infected mosquito (1900) in an experiment to identify the cause of "Yellow Jack" (Yellow Fever). This successful . . . — — Map (db m239627) HM
On West Washington Street west of North Capitol Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
Erected in 1911 in honor of
Robert Dale Owen
By the Women of Indiana in recognition of his efforts to obtain for them educational privileges and legal rights.
Author, Statesman, Politician, Philanthropist.
On East Main Street east of South Broadway Street, on the left when traveling east.
“These heroes are dead.
They died for Liberty - They died for us.
They are at rest.
They sleep in the land they made free.
Under the flag they rendered stainless.
Under the solemn pines.
The sad hemlocks.
The tearful willows.
The . . . — — Map (db m44202) WM
This Memorial erected in Memory of the following soldiers who are buried in this Cemetery.
The exact location of some are unknown. ———————————
Revolutionary War
Thomas Mason • . . . — — Map (db m13280) WM
On Main Street (Indiana Route 56/57) at Ninth Street (Indiana Route 61), on the right when traveling west on Main Street.
Hometown hero and favorite son of Petersburg Indiana. Star baseball player for the Brooklyn and Los Angeles Dodgers from 1943-1961. Original Met from 1962-1963, and managed the New York Mets to a miracle 1969 World Series Championship. Known locally . . . — — Map (db m243608) HM
Near Main Street east of North 3rd Street, on the right when traveling east.
To commemorate our bicentennial year, this plaque is dedicated in honor of Captain Spier Spencer for whom Spencer County was named. He was a hero who lost his life at the Battle of Tippecanoe in 1811. — — Map (db m243594) HM
About 500 Notre Dame alumni gave their lives for their country and peace in World War II, Korea and Vietnam
In memorializing them, we join our prayers to their supreme sacrifice as we inscribe this column
Pro Patria et Pace
For Our Country . . . — — Map (db m12192) HM
On South Court Street at West Jackson Street on South Court Street.
In Loving Memory
World War I
( Left Column )
Clarence Adams • John Adams • Orvil C. Allen • James Anderson • Everett Bedwell • Robert T. Bird • Flossie B. Brownless • Scott Coffman • Charles E. Cooper • Paul Cross
( . . . — — Map (db m21779) WM
On South Wabash Street (Indiana Route 15) at Wabash Riverwalk, on the right when traveling north on South Wabash Street.
Let this memorial forever recognize citizens of Wabash and Wabash County who selflessly dedicated themselves to service for the greater good of their fellow man, community, county, country, and world. — — Map (db m215047) WM
On West Van Buren Street west of Main Street, on the left when traveling west.
( Front / North Side - Memorial )( Right Edge )
__ Brown - Co _ 187 Ind Reg - Watters Brigade • J. Washburn - Co. F 12 Reg. I.V.I. - Co _ 132 Reg. I.V.I. • _ N Hughes - Co. E 30 Reg I.V.I. - Enlisted Sept. 24, 1861 - Discharged . . . — — Map (db m13227) WM
On West Van Buren Street (Business State Road 30) west of South Main Street, on the left when traveling west.
Freedom is not Free
Korean War Memorial
Dedicated to all Who Served
1950 - 1953
We Remember
By: M. Garvey
Those we left there is the cold
We remember We remember
Have no fears of growing old
oh do we remember . . . — — Map (db m13044) WM
On East Van Buren Street (State Road 205) west of Towerview Drive, on the right when traveling west.
To the men of Whitley County who gave their lives during the Viet Nam Conflict so that mankind might live in freedom
Gary M. Archibald • Kinsley B. Brennan • Roger Egolf • Lynn Harris • Max Johnson • Dennis Kneller • Douglas Kreider • Dale E. . . . — — Map (db m80554) HM
On 6th Street west of Adams Street, on the right when traveling west.
Remembering Our Heroes
———————
Our Liberties We Prize
and
Our Rights We Will Maintain
———————
John Thuman - KIA WWII
Billy Cooper - KIA Korea . . . — — Map (db m86994) WM
On Coolbaugh Street at 4th Street, on the left when traveling east on Coolbaugh Street.
Montgomery Co. World War Heroes
Who Died In Service
William Bryan Ackles • Edward Barnes • Oscar L. Benson • Andrew J. Brown • Frank R. Brown • Estey Harold Brownlee • John Bruce • Marion R. Campbell • Paul Denlinger • Henry H. Fall • . . . — — Map (db m87867) WM
On Elm Street (State Highway 16) at 4th Street, on the right when traveling east on Elm Street.
In honor of
All Eldon Area Veterans
This memorial honors all veterans,
men and women who,
although separated by generations,
valiantly protect our country's freedoms.
The memories of these veterans will
continue to live on whenever . . . — — Map (db m90302) WM
Near 18th Street, on the left when traveling east.
To Honor All Combat
Infantrymen
We were boys and we were young
We became men on that hill we overrun
Some of us lived, many of us died
For a moment with us abide
And join in prayer with me
To honor those of the combat infantry . . . — — Map (db m44169) HM
On 8th Street at Pine Street, on the right when traveling north on 8th Street.
Ralph E. Brown • Norwood N. Burton • Paul C. Carlton • Wm. Chas. Frost • Clarence L. Greenwalt • Isaac N. McCormick • Albert M. McCoy • Robert J. McCray • Ralph I. McQueen • Roy E. Plummer • Haskell Pogue • Thos. J. Powers • Harry H. Renick • Roy W. . . . — — Map (db m65859) WM
On Sheridan Avenue at Forsyth Avenue, on the left when traveling west on Sheridan Avenue.
This statue, honoring the United States Cavalry and its role in the settlement of the West, is located on what was long known as the Cavalry Parade Ground at Fort Riley.
It was constructed in three dimensions through the artistry of the . . . — — Map (db m74313) HM
On Washington Street (U.S. 40) south of 6th Street, on the right when traveling south.
Top Dedicated to all men and women wounded in all our wars Middle right My stone is red for the blood they shed. the medal I bear is my country's way to show they care. If I could be seen by all mankind maybe peace will come in my . . . — — Map (db m43968) HM
On Main Street (State Highway 44) at Lawrence Avenue, on the left when traveling west on Main Street.
The day dawned clear and bright. But September 11, 2001 quickly became one of the darkest days in America's history. As the people of Anthony, Kansas went about their morning business, 19 men steeped in hatred and anger, carried out the evil . . . — — Map (db m62856) WM
An acknowledgement of the debt which mankind owes to the Heroes who fought to maintain our national union, and preserve to the world a government founded upon liberty and equality. — — Map (db m78050) WM
On 4th Street at Ash Street, on the left when traveling east on 4th Street.
Dedicated by the women of POTTAWATOMIE COUNTY in honor of those from the county who answered their country's call and to the memory of those who made the supreme sacrifice in the World War, 1914-1918 Louis W. Beard • Walter . . . — — Map (db m32606) HM
On U.S. 281 at NE 40th Street, on the left when traveling north on U.S. 281.
Lt. Jack G. Shriver, Lt. Robert W. Cunard & Sgt. Clyde M. Stephenson's heroic efforts on Sept. 23, 1943 kept their crippled B-26 bomber flying over downtown Pratt until crashing one mile south of the city. — — Map (db m65083) WM
On East Poyntz Avenue west of South 4th Street, on the right when traveling west.
In honor of
All American Veterans
who, although separated by generations,
share a common undeniable goal,
to valiantly protect and defend
our country's freedoms.
The American Veteran is
forever the symbol of heroism,
sacrifice, . . . — — Map (db m32763) HM
On Frederica Street south of West 2nd Street, on the right when traveling north.
(side 1)
Daviess Co. natives who have received the Medal of Honor:
John J. Given–Corp, Co K, 6th U.S. Cavalry. Died while trying to recover a fallen soldier at Wichita River, Texas, July 12, 1870.
Thomas Cruse- 2nd . . . — — Map (db m119829) HM WM
On Main Cross Street at Washington Street, on the right when traveling north on Main Cross Street.
Sgt. Sanders received the Distinguished Service Cross and the French Croix de Guerre with gilt star for bravery in the battle for Hill 204 in the Aisne-Marne Defensive, and other major campaigns in WWI. Following WWI, Pleas served as Edmonson Co. . . . — — Map (db m233344) WM
The Men of Fayette County who gave their lives in Service During the World War.
[First column]
Fred M. Blakeman •
Don Mullis Burris •
Marshall Corum •
Harry W. Cunningham •
Johnson Clay Eales •
Clarence R. Gaugh •
Sydney . . . — — Map (db m14090) HM
On Moscow Avenue (State Highway 94) at Jordan Lane (State Road 239), on the right when traveling west on Moscow Avenue.
In this community, the famous locomotive engineer John Luther Jones, (Alias Casey Jones) spent his boyhood days. Casey's many record feats as locomotive engineer engrossed him deeply in the hearts of his fellow workers. On the morning of April 30th . . . — — Map (db m18451) HM
Near West River Road at North 4th Street, on the right when traveling west.
Louisville’s most famous life saver at the Falls of the Ohio, Captain John F. (Jack) Gilooly (1855 - 1926), assisted in or effected the saving of 6,312 persons, property valued at $5,500,000, and recovery of 400 bodies of drowning victims. Perhaps . . . — — Map (db m104256) HM
On S 6th Street at W Liberty Street, on the left when traveling south on S 6th Street.
“This Memorial
Is Dedicated To The
Firefighters Who
Have Fallen In
The Line Of Duty”
( fire fighters )
Jack Hunt Oct 12, 1874 · Joseph Connell Nov 13, 1886 · Nicholas Lawrence Jan 31, 1888 · Dennis Hamilton Feb 17, . . . — — Map (db m104724) HM
On W Liberty Street at S 6th Street, on the left when traveling east on W Liberty Street.
Dedicated To The
Memory Of Those
Law Enforcement
Officers Who Have
Given Their Lives In
The Line Of Duty
John O’Connell LPD July 8, 1869 · Edward Burne LPD July 4, 1895 · Theodore Bossung LPD November 15, 1907 · William Murphy, LPD . . . — — Map (db m104726) HM
On Main Street (State Highway 80) at Dryhill Road (State Highway 257), on the right when traveling west on Main Street.
Only Kentuckian to receive the Congressional Medal of Honor in World War I. Born in Kentucky on Jan. 1, 1891. He enlisted 1917, serving as sergeant in 132d Inf., 33d Div. Medal was awarded for bravery, coolness in putting three machine-gun nests out . . . — — Map (db m84398) HM
Near University Boulevard south of Elizabeth Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
A native of nearby Morgan County, Capt. Barber received our nation's highest decoration for bravery for heroically leading his Marine rifle company in a desperate five-day defense of a frozen mountain pass vital to the 1st Marine Division's . . . — — Map (db m120060) HM WM
On Dogwood Street, on the right when traveling north.
On March 5, 2007, three months prior to his death while conducting a dismounted patrol SSG Cole's element came under heavy enemy machine gun fire from the north and west. One of SSG Cole's section members, PFC Finck, was immediately hit after . . . — — Map (db m125178) HM WM
On 9th Street at 4th Street when traveling north on 9th Street.
In Memoriam 1st. Lt. Douglas B. Fournet May 7, 1943 - May 4, 1968Awarded The Congressional Medal of Honor Posthumously by PRESIDENT RICHARD M. NIXON For Conspicuous Gallantry And Willing Sacrifice"Greater Love Hath No Man Than This, That A Man . . . — — Map (db m114501) HM WM
On Kinder Cemetery Road, 1.5 miles north of 6th Street (U.S. 190).
Vietnam Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. Served in the United States
Army during the War in Vietnam as a First Lieutenant in Company B, 1st Battalion
7th Cavalry, 1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile). He was awarded the CMOH for his
bravery . . . — — Map (db m133980) HM
On Geroge B. Moward Memorial Highway (State Highway 10) west of 10th Street, on the right when traveling west.
If you love... you will be loyal...no matter what the cost 1 Corinthians 13:7 (TLB) The People of Oakdale, Louisiana dedicate this memorial in honor of our three young soldiers who gave their lives, in the Viet Nam War, for the love . . . — — Map (db m168586) HM WM
On Lessard Street at Williams Street, on the right when traveling north on Lessard Street.
Dedicated to the memory of
Sidney A. Marchand, Jr.
1917-1956
Mayor, City of Donaldsonville, 1948-1956
Soldier: World War II Normandy Invasion
St. Lo Breakthrough, Race to Paris,
St. Vivth Bastogne, Hurtgen Forest,
Seigfried Line. . . . — — Map (db m244013) HM
On Mississippi Street near Crescent Park Drive, on the left when traveling north.
Dedicated To The Memory Of These Men Of Ascension Parish Who Gave Their Lives In The Services Of Their Country In World War I and World War II — — Map (db m126726) WM
Near South Irma Boulevard north of East Worthy Street (Highway 938), on the right when traveling north.
Dedicated to the men and women wounded in all our wars preserving the freedom of the United States of America. Veterans In God We Trust. Rear of Memorial Each Purple Heart shall always be
a part of freedom's history
Hold deep inside a fervent . . . — — Map (db m196847) WM
On North Main Street (State Highway 107/115) north of East Mark Street, on the right when traveling north.
Rezin P. Bowie, brother of Alamo hero James Bowie, wrote, “The first Bowie knife was made by myself in the Parish of Avoyelles.” With this knife James killed Norris Wright in the famous Sandbar Fight near Natchez, Miss., Sept. 19, 1827. — — Map (db m98048) HM
