Anna in Union County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Illinois Medal of Honor Recipents

Photographed By Thomas Smith, January 23, 2022

1. Illinois Medal of Honor Recipents Marker

Inscription.
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 received this award since its inception. Medals of Honor are awarded for heroism above and beyond the call of duty.

The war is indicated in the last column. Some medals of honor have been awarded for heroism in peace time and are indicated by a date.

This monument honors these recipients, who have served our country in time of war and peace to preserve freedom and democracy.

Topics and series. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Heroes • Military. In addition, it is included in the Medal of Honor Recipients series list.

Location. 37° 28.124′ N, 89° 14.685′ W. Marker is in Anna, Illinois, in Union County. Memorial is at the intersection of North Main Street and Young Avenue, on the right when traveling north on North Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 807 N Main St, Anna IL 62906, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Operation Iraqi Freedom (a few steps from this marker); World War II Memorial (within shouting distance of

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this marker); Illinois Central (approx. half a mile away); Veterans Memorial (approx. half a mile away); a different marker also named Veterans Memorial (approx. half a mile away); Jonesboro Station, Anna (approx. 0.6 miles away); Lincoln-Douglas Debates (approx. 1½ miles away); Background of the Debates (approx. 1½ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Anna.

Photographed By Thomas Smith, January 23, 2022

2. Illinois Medal of Honor Recipents Marker

Photographed By Thomas Smith, January 23, 2022

3. Illinois Medal of Honor Recipents Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 4, 2022. It was originally submitted on February 4, 2022, by Thomas Smith of Waterloo, Ill. This page has been viewed 182 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 4, 2022, by Thomas Smith of Waterloo, Ill. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.

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