Randolph Township in Rising Sun in Ohio County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Desert Shield/Desert Storm (1990-191)

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, April 29, 2023

1. Desert Shield/Desert Storm (1990-191) Marker

Inscription. The Gulf War was waged by coalition forces from 35 nations led by the United States against Iraq in response to Iraq's invasion and annexation of the Middle Eastern nation of Kuwait. US Battle Deaths 148

Erected by Matt Leiland (sponsor).

Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, 1st Iraq & Desert Storm.

Location. 38° 56.8′ N, 84° 51.102′ W. Memorial is in Rising Sun, Indiana, in Ohio County. It is in Randolph Township. It can be reached from South Front Street north of 2nd Street, on the right when traveling north. Marker is on the circular sidewalk at the Veteran’s Memorial at Rising Sun Riverpark. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 122 S Front St, Rising Sun IN 47040, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this memorial is in Southern Indiana.

It is also in the American Midwest,

in the Ohio River Valley,

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

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the Mississippian Culture

and also the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Panama (12/1989 - 01/1990) (here, next to this marker); Grenada (10/1983 - 11/1983) (here, next to this marker); Global War on Terror (Oct. 2001-Present) (here, next to this marker); Vietnam War (1964-1975) (here, next to this marker); Ohio County Roll of Honor (here, next to this marker); Korean War (1950-1953) (here, next to this marker); World War II (1941-1945) (a few steps from this marker); World War I (1917-1918) (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Rising Sun.

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, April 29, 2023

2. Desert Shield/Desert Storm (1990-191) Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 8, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 8, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 139 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 8, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.