Near Covington in Miami County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
World War I Roll of Honor
Covington, Ohio
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, September 29, 2020
1. World War I Roll of Honor Marker
side A
In every war since the founding of this country, citizens of Newbury Township have served in the Armed Forces of the United States of America
Many Covington-area servicemen in World War I joined Company A 3rd Infantry Regiment Ohio National Guard at the Armory in Covington. On September 15, 1917, that unit became the 145th Infantry Regiment 37th Infantry Division (the “Buckeye” Division) of the U. S. Army. This Regiment fought in major battles in France and Belgium, and suffered heavy casualties.
Two soldiers from Covington were awarded the Distinguished Service Cross by the President of the United States for ”Extraordinary Heroism in action” during the war. First Sergeant Luther J. Langston and Major William L. Marlin Commander of the 3rd Battalion of the 145th Infantry Regiment. Both are buried in this cemetery.
Erected 2019 by American Legion Post #8-, American Legion Post #184, American Legion Post #43 VFW Post#4235, VFW Post#4874, VFW Post#6557, VFW Post#5436, Eagles Aerie #3998.
Topics and series. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, World I. In addition, it is included in the Distinguished Service Cross/Navy Cross/Air Force Cross Recipients series list.
Location. 40° 7.803′
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Covington World War I Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Covington American Legion Monument (a few steps from this marker); Covington Veterans Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Michael Ingle (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Covington Civil War Monument (about 600 feet away); Commemorating Passage of the Lincoln Funeral Train (approx. half a mile away); Fort Rowdy (approx. 0.7 miles away); Fort Buchanan (approx. 0.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Covington.
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Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, September 29, 2020
2. World War I Roll of Honor Marker
full view of side B, with bronze plaque containing 294 names
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, September 29, 2020
3. World War I Roll of Honor Marker
the old bronze plaque, from the Old Armory in downtown Covington
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, September 29, 2020
4. World War I Roll of Honor Marker
marker as seen from north driveway
Credits. This page was last revised on August 21, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 1, 2020, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. This page has been viewed 192 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 1, 2020, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
