Wisconsin Rapids in Wood County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Ho-Chunk 32nd "Red Arrow" Division Veterans Memorial

Photographed by Keith L, June 1, 2024

1. Ho-Chunk 32nd "Red Arrow" Division Veterans Memorial

Inscription.

The seven men, whose names are etched on the memorial boulder, are from the Winnebago Tribe, now known as the Ho-Chunk Nation. These Ho-Chunk Warriors all belong to the 32nd "Red Arrow" Division. On 9-29-1918, Allied Forces along with the American Army broke the German defense and World War I ended on 11-11-1918.

The 32nd Division broke the 'Hindenburg Line' and by this action, the 32nd Division earned the name: The 32nd 'Red Arrow" Division'.

'The red symbolizes the bloodshed as we fought and pierced the line straight as an arrow.'
(Henry Decorah who served with his father Foster).

The Ho-Chunk Warriors, whose names are etched on the memorial boulder
Cpl. Foster Decorah (KIA) Robert Decorah (KIA) Dewey Mike (KIA) Jesse Thompson (KIA) Nelson R. Delaronde (MIA) James Greengrass (gassed) Mike Standingwater (pneumonia).

We will never forget the many who gave their last breath for our freedoms today.

☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Erected 2019 by Ho-Chunk Nation.

Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Indigenous Peoples and Communities • Patriots & Patriotism • War, World I. A significant historical date for this entry is September 29, 1918.

Location. 44° 23.531′

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N, 89° 49.633′ W. Memorial is in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin, in Wood County. It is at the intersection of 1st Avenue South and West Grand Avenue, on the left when traveling south on 1st Avenue South. Marker was near the east riverbank of the Wisconsin River in Veterans Memorial Park (1st Street North at Oak Street). Marker is now located on 1st Avenue South at West Grand Avenue. Touch for map. Memorial is in this post office area: Wisconsin Rapids WI 54495, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this memorial is in Northern Wisconsin. It is also in the American Midwest,

on the Great Lakes,

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 territory of the Mississippian Culture

and also the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Winnebago Indians (here, next to this marker); “The Iron Horse in Grand Rapids” (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Grand Rapids of the Wisconsin River (approx. 0.2 miles away); Our Medical History (approx. 0.2 miles away); Wood County Veterans Memorial (approx. ¼ mile away); Myron "Grim" Natwick (approx. 0.3 miles away); Historic Municipal Swimming Pool (approx. 0.4 miles away); Elizabeth Daly House (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wisconsin Rapids.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Corenso North America (was about 400 feet away but has been permanently removed).

Photographed by Keith L, June 1, 2024

2. Ho-Chunk 32nd "Red Arrow" Division Veterans Memorial