Audubon in Audubon County, Iowa — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

We Honor Our Veterans

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, June 30, 2021

1. We Honor Our Veterans Marker

Inscription. The Bald Eagle sculpture stands tall in recognition of US service personnel
from all military branches who served in times of war and peace.

John F. Kennedy said, “The fierce beauty and proud
independence of this great bird aptly symbolizes
the strength and freedom of America.”

In Memory of
William (Bill) P. Roth
January 28, 1921 - April 21, 2016

Bill enlisted with the Iowa Army National Guard October 21, 1940.
His unit was called up to defend our country during WWII.

He was captured in North Africa by the German Army and held as a POW
from February 17, 1943 to April 26, 1945 (800 days).

Bill remained a member of the Iowa Army National Guard after the war,
retiring with the rank of Sergeant First Class on December 22, 1965.

A gift from Bill Roth to the Audubon Lions Club
was used for this tribute.

Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • War, World II. A significant historical date for this entry is October 21, 1940.

Location. 41° 43.289′ N, 94° 55.822′ W. Marker is in Audubon, Iowa, in Audubon County. Memorial can be reached from the intersection of Leroy Street and Broadway Street, on the left when traveling north. The marker and sculpture are located near the

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east side of Audubon City Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Audubon IA 50025, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 10 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Audubon County Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Audubon County Tourism (within shouting distance of this marker); Audubon County Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Audubon Public Library (within shouting distance of this marker); Albert — the World's Largest Bull (approx. ¾ mile away); T-Bone Trail (approx. 0.9 miles away); Audubon (approx. 0.9 miles away); Kimballton Freedom Rock Veterans Memorial (approx. 9.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Audubon.

Also see . . . William Paul Roth (www.legacy.com). Excerpt:

Bill enlisted in the National Guard on Oct. 1, 1940, and on Feb. 19, 1941, was called to Active Duty. He was a message clerk for HQ 168th Infantry, 34th Red Bull infantry division. Bill was shipped overseas ending up in Northern Africa. During the battle of Kasserine Pass in Tunisia he was captured by the Germans on Feb. 17, 1943. He was transported to Germany where he spent over 26 months as a Prisoner of War. Bill was liberated at Bitterfeld, Germany on April 26, 1945 and transferred to the
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, June 30, 2021

2. We Honor Our Veterans Marker & Sculpture
States where he was honorably discharged on Sept. 20, 1945.

(Submitted on January 17, 2024, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

Bald Eagle Sculpture image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, June 30, 2021

3. Bald Eagle Sculpture

The eagle is made of steel, with the head and tail constructed of stainless steel. The eagle has a nine-foot wingspan and is supported by a pole 10 feet in the air. Artist, Arnie Jirsa.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 17, 2024. It was originally submitted on January 16, 2024, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 53 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 17, 2024, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.