Monroe in Monroe County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

The "Huey" Helicopter

Photographed by Craig Doda, June 29, 2020

1. The "Huey" Helicopter Marker

Inscription. The "Huey” helicopter was the workhorse of the Vietnam War. Not only did it ferry troops and cargo, but it was responsible for critical combat extraction as well as life-saving medivac. This particular machine, a UH-1M model, served three tours of duty in Vietnam as a gunship. Upon close examination, one can find six repaired bullet holes, sustained during combat.

Although the intent of this Vietnam Veterans Memorial site is not to glorify the war, but to honor the men and women who courageously served their country in Vietnam, we today dedicate this weapon of destruction that it may stand guard as a reminder to present and future generations that "liberty and justice for all” is not only a right, but a privilege granted all Americans, to be forever cherished and protected.

Erected 1991 by Vietnam Veterans of America - Chapter 142.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Air & Space • War, Vietnam.

Location. 41° 55.517′ N, 83° 22.083′ W. Marker is in Monroe, Michigan, in Monroe County. It is on N. Dixie Highway 0.4 miles

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south of Interstate 75, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1095 N Dixie Hwy, Dearborn MI 48126, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Southeast Michigan

and in Greater Detroit.

It is also in the American Midwest

and on the Great Lakes.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Vietnam P.O.W.'s and M.I.A's Memorial Tree (a few steps from this marker); Veterans Memorial Sidewalk (a few steps from this marker); Hidden Casualities of War (within shouting distance of this marker); The Women Who Served (within shouting distance of this marker); British Victory at Frenchtown (within shouting distance of this marker); AH-1 Huey Cobra Helicopter (within shouting distance of this marker); Monroe County Vietnam Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Melvin C. Dye Memorial (within shouting distance

Photographed by Craig Doda, June 29, 2020

2. The "Huey" Helicopter Marker

of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Monroe.

Photographed by Craig Doda, June 29, 2020

3. The "Huey" Helicopter Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 27, 2021. It was originally submitted on January 25, 2021, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 362 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 25, 2021, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.