Eagle Lake in Colorado County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Rice Area Memorial
Photographed by Dave W, February 25, 2022
1. Rice Area Memorial
In memory of those who died for our freedom
James G. Shirley KIA Aug. 13, 1945 Glenn E. Eggers KIA May 8, 1945 Ernest A. Herndon KIA Nov. 5, 1944 Arthur Hodde KIA Feb. 19, 1944 Richard L. Eggers KIA Dec. 5, 1943 Maurice Parker KIA Feb. 12, 1943 Leon P. Kallina KIA May 28, 1942 Martin Perry KIA
J. Dick Wooldridge KIA July 16, 1946 James B. Harris, Jr. KIA May 27, 1945 Jerrald P. Evoritt KIA Mar. 13, 1945 Weldon D. Cauthen KIA July 17, 1944 Robert W. Brown, Jr. KIA Dec. 20, 1943 Johnnie D. Hutchins KIA Sept. 4, 1943 Williams R. Cook KIA Sept. 15, 1942 Williams R. Cherry KIA Feb. 13, 1919
Clinton R. Gertson KIA Feb. 19, 2005 Jesse P. Yanez KIA June 5, 1945 Clarence J. Miculka KIA Apr. 24, 1945 Norman L. Lanier KIA Oct. 13, 1944 Felton F. Alley KIA Feb. 5, 1944 Israel E. Selph KIA Oct. 1, 1943 Williams L. Stapleton KIA Oct. 16, 1942 Williams D. Austin KIA Nov. 17, 1941
Erected by Veterans of Foreign Wars Ladies Auxiliary Post 8783.
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: War, 2nd Iraq • War, World I • War, World II. A significant historical date for this entry is May 8, 1945.
Location. 29° 35.324′ N,
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Regionally, this memorial is in the American South and on the Gulf Coast. Globally, it is in North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, the Republic of Texas, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Eagle Lake Settlement Centennial Monument (here, next to this marker); Town of Eagle Lake (a few steps from this marker); Rice Culture in Colorado County (within shouting distance of this marker); City Hall Fire Station Jail (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Hotel Dallas 1912 (about 400 feet away); Zeno Smith (about 500 feet away); Methodism in Eagle Lake (approx. 0.3
Photographed by Dave W, February 25, 2022
2. Rice Area Memorial - Side 2
Photographed by Dave W, February 25, 2022
3. Rice Area Memorial - Side 3
Photographed by Dave W, February 25, 2022
4. Rice Area Memorial - Side 4
Credits. This page was last revised on December 21, 2022. It was originally submitted on December 13, 2022, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. This page has been viewed 192 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on December 13, 2022, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
