Benton in Lafayette County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Benton Wisconsin Veterans Memorial
Lest We Forget
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, July 15, 2022
1. Benton Wisconsin Veterans Memorial
In grateful tribute to the men and women of Benton Village, New Diggings and Benton Townships who served our country to protect the cause of all freedoms
World War I
Elmer L. Newman Cpl. Co. K. 355 Inf. U.S.A. 1889- 1918 Augustus Shea 1890- 1918 Milton B. Wideman Pvt. Co.G 7 Inf. U.S.A. 1894 – 1918
World War II
Everett L. Bennett Flt. Off. Troop Garr Sq. U.S.A. 1915- 1943 Lawrence C. Binns P.F.C. Co.G 36 Engrs. U.S.A. 1912- 1944 Edward L. Coates Pvt. 346 Inf. 87 Div. U.S.A. 1923- 1945 James A. Duncan F.C. 17 Pursuit Sqdn. U.S.A.F. 1921- 1942 Paul L. McCarthy S/Sgt. 5 Med. Btn. 5 Div.U.S.A. 1918- 1945 Joseph F. McCrea P.F.C. 192 tank btn. U.S.A. 1920- 1943 Dean K. Peacock P.F.C. 34 Inf. 24 Div.U.S.A. 1922- 1944 Claude L. Piper A.O.M. 3C U.S.N.R. 1925- 1945 Wallace K. Smythe Ensign USNR 1923- 1943 S/Sgt Inf. U.S.A. 1921- 1943 Francis T. Timmons S/Sgt 411 Inf. U.S.A. 1921- 1944 Allan R. Vail Cptn. 351 Inf. 88 Div.
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: War, World I • War, World II.
Location. 42° 34.084′ N, 90° 22.701′ W. Marker is in Benton, Wisconsin, in Lafayette County. Memorial is on East Main Street (State Highway 11) near Park Street, on the
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Dominican Sisters Gravesite (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Benton Fire Bell (approx. 0.2 miles away); Father Samuel Mazzuchelli (approx. 1.2 miles away); St. Augustine Church (approx. 3.3 miles away); The Whistle Post (approx. 3.7 miles away); City of Presidents — Presidential Shields (approx. 3.7 miles away); The Chimes of Time (approx. 3.7 miles away); Railroad Track Width (approx. 3.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Benton.
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, July 15, 2022
2. Benton Wisconsin Veterans Memorial
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, July 15, 2022
3. Benton Wisconsin Veterans Memorial
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, July 15, 2022
4. Benton Wisconsin Veterans Memorial
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, July 15, 2022
5. Benton Wisconsin Veterans Memorial
Credits. This page was last revised on July 28, 2022. It was originally submitted on July 27, 2022, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. This page has been viewed 101 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on July 27, 2022, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
