Marshall Township in Clark County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Battlefield Cross

Photographed By Craig Doda, July 29, 2023

1. Battlefield Cross Marker

Inscription. The Battlefield Cross originated during the Civil War as a means for soldiers to honor their fallen comrades on the battlefield. The helmet and dogtags represent the fallen soldier, the inverted rifle with bayonet symbolizes a time for prayer. The boots represent the final battle or last march.

All Gave Some, Some Gave All

Erected by VFW Post 5975 Auxiliary.

Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: Military. A significant day of the year for for this entry is May 31.

Location. 39° 23.408′ N, 87° 41.793′ W. Marker is in Marshall, Illinois, in Clark County. It is in Marshall Township. Memorial is at the intersection of Archer Avenue and South 5th Street on Archer Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 501 Archer Ave, Marshall IL 62441, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Marshall, Illinois (here, next to this marker); You Are Not Forgotten (a few steps from this marker); All Gave Some, Some Gave All (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Don Stepp (about 300 feet away); 517 Locust Street (about 300 feet away); Harlan Hall (about 400 feet away); Harlan Hall Opera House (about 500 feet away); Veterans Memorial (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Marshall.

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Photographed By Craig Doda, July 29, 2023

2. Battlefield Cross Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on August 11, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 2, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 81 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 2, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.