[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
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
"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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
“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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
(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
( 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
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.
“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
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
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
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
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
( 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
(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
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
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
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
“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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
