Knox in Starke County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
PFC Frank H. Ono
June 5, 1923 - May 6, 1980
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, June 22, 2021
1. PFC Frank H. Ono Marker
Frank H. Ono, a second generation Japanese American, would serve with honor and distinction during WWII in Company G 442nd Infantry Regimental Combat Team near Castellina, Italy on July 4, 1944. His selfless actions held the enemy at bay by making himself a target of enemy fire to secure a safe position for his platoon enduring enemy fire. He rendered first aid to his wounded men and for his acts of bravery and courage, he would receive the Purple Heart medal and the Distinguished Service Cross. During a White House ceremony on June 21, 2000, his Distinguished Service Cross would be upgraded, awarding him the Medal of Honor for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of life above and beyond the call of duty. He would live until age 56 dying on May 6, 1980 and is interred in the Highland Cemetery at North Judson, Indiana.
This plaza honors in gratitude
all who serve and bestows
sacred remembrance
unto those offering their
last full measure of devotion.
Time will not dim the glory of their deeds
General John J. Pershing
General of the Armies WW I
Dedicated this day, November 11,
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, June 22, 2021
2. PFC Frank H. Ono Memorial
this page online
Starke Memorial
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Post 748
Starke County
Veterans Plaza Committee
Robert Sims, Jeff V. Berg,
Mark C. Smith, Hunter C. Smith,
Nathan Chambers, Bryan Cavender,
Freddie G. Baker, Kathryn J. Norem
Starke County
Park Board
President Richard Ballard
Vice President Rik Ritzler
Secretary Rosemary Rose
Member Christopher Lawrence
Member Mark Simpkins
Commissioners
President Charles Chesak
Vice President Kathryn J. Norem
Member Bryan Cavender
Erected 2020 by Starke Memorial Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 748.
Topics and series. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Patriots & Patriotism • War, World II. In addition, it is included in the Distinguished Service Cross/Navy Cross/Air Force Cross Recipients, the Medal of Honor Recipients, and the Military Order of the Purple Heart series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is July 4, 1944.
Location. 41° 17.912′ N, 86° 37.332′ W. Marker is in Knox, Indiana, in Starke County. Memorial is at the intersection of East Washington Street and North Pearl Street, on the left when traveling east on East Washington Street. Marker is located at the southeast
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, June 22, 2021
3. PFC Frank H. Ono Memorial
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 14 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Lincoln's Gettysburg Address (within shouting distance of this marker); Starke County Honor Rolls (within shouting distance of this marker); Koffel Building (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); La Salle in Indiana (approx. 7.8 miles away); Frank H. Ono Memorial (approx. 9.9 miles away); Veterans Memorial (approx. 11.7 miles away); Indiana's Fire Towers (approx. 12.7 miles away); Walkerton World War II Memorial (approx. 13½ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Knox.
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1. Frank Henry Ono Congressional Medal of Honor.
...Advancing through incessant fire, he killed a sniper with another burst of fire, and while his squad leader reorganized the rest of the platoon in the rear, he alone defended the critical position. His weapon was then wrenched from his grasp by a burst of enemy machine pistol fire as enemy troops attempted to close in on him. Hurling hand grenades, Private First Class Ono forced the enemy to abandon the attempt, resolutely defending the newly won(Submitted on April 4, 2022, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)ground until the rest of the platoon moved forward... Volunteering to cover the platoon, Private First Class Ono occupied virtually unprotected positions near the crest of the hill, engaging an enemy machine gun emplaced on an adjoining ridge and exchanging fire with snipers firing armed with machine pistols. Completely disregarding his own safety, he made himself the constant target of concentrated enemy fire until the platoon reached the comparative safety of a draw.Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, June 22, 20214. PFC Frank H. Ono Memorial(looking northwest Veterans Memorial Plaza & Starke County Courthouse in background)
2. PFC Frank H. Ono (Find A Grave). (Submitted on April 4, 2022, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)
Credits. This page was last revised on April 4, 2022. It was originally submitted on April 4, 2022, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 127 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 4, 2022, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.
