Dixon in Lee County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Mothers of World War II, Dixon Unit 123
Photographed By Sean Flynn, January 7, 2024
1. Mothers of World War II, Dixon Unit 123 Marker
Inscription.
Mothers of World War II, Dixon Unit 123. . In honor of Mothers of WW2, Dixon Unit 123, which operated out of the Loveland Community Building to support all those serving in WW2. Their activities included running a canteen at the bus stop for those troops passing through Dixon, making care packages for veteran's hospitals and raising funds to support the canteen, purchase wheelchairs and other items to assist veteran's. The many hours spent by these unsung heroes did much to support our war effort and provide comfort to our local veterans, as well as those passing through Dixon or recovering in hospitals. This plaque placed in honor of their Mother of WW2 by Raymond and Harold Johnson.
In honor of Mothers of WW2, Dixon Unit 123, which operated out of the Loveland Community Building to support all those serving in WW2. Their activities included running a canteen at the bus stop for those troops passing through Dixon, making care packages for veteran's hospitals and raising funds to support the canteen, purchase wheelchairs and other items to assist veteran's. The many hours spent by these unsung heroes did much to support our war effort and provide comfort to our local veterans, as well as those passing through Dixon or recovering in hospitals. This plaque placed in honor of their Mother of WW2 by Raymond and Harold Johnson.
Erected by Raymond and Harold Johnson.
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: War, World II • Women.
Location. 41° 50.871′ N, 89° 30.199′ W. Marker is in Dixon, Illinois, in Lee County. Memorial can be reached from Palmyra Street (Illinois Route 2) east of Palmyra Road, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 668 Veterans Pkwy, Dixon IL 61021, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regarding Mothers of World War II, Dixon Unit 123. Mothers of World War II was a national organization of mothers of U.S. soldiers fighting in the war who assisted on the home front.
The Loveland Community Building referenced on this plaque is located about 1˝ miles east of this location, across the Rock River. It was built in 1940 and is today used as a museum about the history of Dixon and as a community event center.
Photographed By Sean Flynn, January 7, 2024
2. Mothers of World War II, Dixon Unit 123 Marker
The marker is next to the covered entryway to Veterans Memorial Park in Dixon, near the M60 tank.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 9, 2024. It was originally submitted on January 8, 2024, by Sean Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. This page has been viewed 40 times since then. Photos:1, 2. submitted on January 8, 2024, by Sean Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
