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Shelby County World War I - World War II Memorial

 
 
Shelby County World War I - World War II Memorial image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Craig Doda, June 20, 2020
1. Shelby County World War I - World War II Memorial
Inscription.
They rest in honored glory

In commemoration of those of Shelby County who for freedom's sake gave their last full measure of devotion.

World War I
Andandale, Frederick N. • Bothel, Howell • Briggs, Floyd • Burress, Thomas • Colby, Homer R. • Cox, Groner • Crusey, Leo • Daniel, Louis H. • Englerth, Benjamin L. • Fogi, Robert E. • Francis, Led • Francis, Stephens I. • Hayner, Roah W. • Hedges, Robert F. • Heiland, Edward W. • Helmlinger, John H. • Hineman, Ralph E. • Joht, Don H. • Kah, Lalonzo • Latimer, James M. • Layman, John • Maxon, Clarence N. • Mottoe, Lloyd L. • Munch, Earl • Nettleship Raymond G. • Pence, W. Raymond • Regula, Henry E. • Robinette, Abram • Scherer, Orla S. • Sherman, Arthτny M. • Smith, Robert L. • Snapp, Simon P. • Soelman, Herman H. • Stanridge, John E. • Troester Carl F. • Wilkinson, Oden • Wright, Gordon

World War II
Apple, Carl R. • Bomon, Robert • Aselage, Herbert J. • Berver, Frank L. • Bertsch, Paul J. • Bell, Richard L. • Boyer, Uirgil E. • Broering, Fred • Broering, Linus F. • Brookey, Robert E. • Brown, Gerald D. • Burker, John W. • Cable, Richard • Clawson, Ralph H. • Collins, George • Cory, Lewis E. • Cotterman, Robert • Couchot, Martin • Darnell,

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Rolland • Danis, Carl O. • Danis, Lowell F. • Derl, Clarence O. • Donel, Leroy • Downey, Frank S. • Drees, Oscar • Ellioti, Leroy • Ewing, George W. • Eair, Thomas E. • Fergusoo, Edward E. • Fleming, Kerreth L. • Grier, Edward F. • Glass, Joseph E. • Goffena, Laurence P. Jr. • Gold, Lergy E. • Goshorn, Ray L. • Graham, Marion • Green, Richard B. • Guillozet, Francis A. • Gump, Righard E. • Hawnermale, Arnold • Heilers, Albert G. • Helmar, Huberf W. • Howell, Eugene F. • Huecker, Yerdon E. • Hughes, Edward E. • Johnston, Melvin • Kenney, Ransom C. • Knoufe, Robert G. • Kolles, James M. • Kalammers, Omer W. • Lyme, Charles S. • Maurer, Vincent S. • mcclelead, Icha F. • Mocraje, Thomas A. • Mggraih, Harry L. • Meyer, Joseph F. • Miller, Richard B. • Monrier, Deebert • Mullen, Clareace I. • Mumford, Allen Y. • Neer, Herbert D. • Perin, Marcsl F. • Piatt, Ircor J. • Raterman, Harry F. • Rickey, Lawrence W. • Rieger, Ealph • Rock, Pmarilia • Roesser, Roy C. • Sage, Jack L. • Sallor, Robert W. • Stephenson, Charles • Schrmp, Walter • Scholl, David H. • Schloss, George E. • Schumann, Elton L. • Shatto, Willard L. • Shoffner, George U. • Silvers, Herman E. • Sitzlan, Frederick • Sayder, Harold C. • Stewari, Belph • Stcckstill, John W. • Stockstill, Levor L. Jr.
Shelby County World War I - World War II Memorial image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Craig Doda, June 20, 2020
2. Shelby County World War I - World War II Memorial
Back Side
• Sweitzer, Eliber • Swiger, Jerome • Thomas, Harold A. • Ublertine, Harold C. • Vrlertine, Lester W. • Watkids, Kenreth O. • Williamscr, Earl R. • Wing, Gardnner B. • Wright, Marlin E. • Zwiesel, Albert • Taylor, Raymond, Jr.

Dedicated 1950
as a tribute to their courage and sacrifice

[Reverse:]
In grateful tribute also to the living members of our armed forces who, through their valiant efforts, have preserved our nation. may god grant that the freedom for which they fought shall endure through all generations.

Lord God of hosts be with us lest we forget.
Kipling
 
Erected 1950.
 
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: War, World IWar, World II.
 
Location. 40° 17.083′ N, 84° 9.323′ W. Memorial is in Sidney, Ohio, in Shelby County. It is at the intersection of East Court Street (Ohio Route 47) and South Main Avenue ( Route 29), on the right when traveling west on East Court Street. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 100 E Court St, Sidney OH 45365, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this memorial is in Ohio’s Till Plains. It is also in the American Midwest and in the Corn Belt. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, and the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Shelby County Courthouse (a few steps from this marker); Theodore Roosevelt / William Howard Taft (within shouting distance

Shelby County World War I - World War II Memorial image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Craig Doda, June 20, 2020
3. Shelby County World War I - World War II Memorial
of this marker); Burkhart Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Sidney and Shelby County Millenium Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); US Bank (within shouting distance of this marker); General Isaac Shelby (within shouting distance of this marker); The Old Jail (within shouting distance of this marker); Operation Desert Storm Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sidney.
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on February 13, 2021. It was originally submitted on February 12, 2021, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 452 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos:   1. submitted on February 12, 2021, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio.   2, 3. submitted on February 13, 2021, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
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