Vermillion in Clay County, South Dakota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Capt. Joseph J. Foss
Medal of Honor Recipient
April 15, 2023
1. Capt. Joseph J. Foss Marker
(USD '39)
World War II
Foss was a U.S. Marine pilot in the Pacific who shot down 23 enemy aircraft and returned home to be elected governor of South Dakota. He was the first commissioner of the American Football League, was president of the National Rifle Association, and held various other leadership roles.
Erected 2020.
Topics and series. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, World II. In addition, it is included in the Medal of Honor Recipients series list.
Location. 42° 47.147′ N, 96° 55.654′ W. Marker is in Vermillion, South Dakota, in Clay County. Memorial can be reached from East Cherry Street east of North Dakota Street, on the right when traveling east. Located in Patriots Plaza, east of the Al Neuharth Media Center, on the USD campus. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 414 E Clark St, Vermillion SD 57069, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Capt. Arlo L. Olson (here, next to this marker); Col. George E. "Bud" Day (a few steps from this marker); University of South Dakota (approx. 0.2 miles away); Old Main (approx. 0.2 miles away); W. O. "Doc" Farber (approx. ¼ mile away); The First Baptist Church, Vermillion, South Dakota
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April 15, 2023
2. Capt. Joseph J. Foss Marker (right) in Patriots Plaza
Credits. This page was last revised on April 28, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 27, 2023. This page has been viewed 49 times since then and 5 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 27, 2023.
