Storm Lake in Buena Vista County, Iowa — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Hayes Memorial Field
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, June 30, 2021
1. Hayes Memorial Field Marker
Harold Foell
Wilbur Oatman
who gave their lives
in World War II
Erected 1946.
Topics and series. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Parks & Recreational Areas • Patriots & Patriotism • War, World II. In addition, it is included in the Military Order of the Purple Heart series list.
Location. 42° 38.553′ N, 95° 11.201′ W. Marker is in Storm Lake, Iowa, in Buena Vista County. Memorial is at the intersection of Flindt Drive (State Highway 7) and East 4th Street, on the right when traveling south on Flindt Drive. The marker is located at the northwest corner of the intersection. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Storm Lake IA 50588, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 3 other markers are within 13 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Storm Lake Public Library (approx. 0.7 miles away); Harker House (approx. ¾ mile away); In Memory of John Platt (approx. 12.7 miles away).
Also see . . .
1. Harold Vernon Foell (honorstates.org). Excerpt:
Captain Foell was declared a casualty of World War II. He served with honor in the United(Submitted on January 4, 2024, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)States Army. He is remembered by the people of Iowa. Casualty Type: KIA - Killed in Action. Notable Awards: Purple Heart.
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2. Harold Vernon Foell (Buena Vista Count IAGenWeb). Excerpt:
Harold Vernon Foell was born Aug. 25, 1919. He died Mar. 19, 1945 and is buried in Storm Lake Cemetery, Storm Lake, IA. Capt. Foell served in World War II with the U.S. Army 103rd Infantry Regiment, 43rd Division and was KIA in the Philippines.(Submitted on January 4, 2024, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)
3. Wilbur Ira Oatman (honorstates.org). Excerpt:
Technician Fifth Grade Oatman was declared a casualty of World War II. He served with honor in the United States Army. He is remembered by the people of Iowa. Casualty Type: KIA - Killed in Action. Notable Awards: Purple Heart.(Submitted on January 4, 2024, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)
4. CPL Wilbur Ira Oatman (Find A Grave). Excerpt:
(Buena Vista Memorial Park Cemetery, Storm Lake, Iowa)(Submitted on January 4, 2024, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)
Birth: 9 Apr 1916, Iowa, USA. Death: 8 Apr 1945 (aged 28), Germany
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, June 30, 2021
2. Hayes Memorial Field Marker
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, June 30, 2021
3. Hayes Memorial Field Marker
Looking northwest. Hayes Memorial Field is in the background.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 4, 2024. It was originally submitted on January 4, 2024, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 48 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 4, 2024, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.
