Mount Pleasant in Henry County, Iowa — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Dedicated to Henry County Veterans
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, June 26, 2021
1. Dedicated to Henry County Veterans
(north side)
(north side)
In tribute to those who perished
In gratitude to those now serving
Avenue of Flags
of Henry County
Iowa Veterans Memorial
Charles A. Swan USA Civil War
John P. Yount USA 1870 Indian Wars
Paul F. Straub USA 1899 Philippines
Edward J. Bebb USA 1865 Civil War
James P. Miller USA 1865 Civil War
Emory J. Pike USA 1918 World War I
Topics and series. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • War, US Civil • War, World I • Wars, US Indian. In addition, it is included in the Medal of Honor Recipients series list.
Location. 40° 57.913′ N, 91° 33.179′ W. Marker is in Mount Pleasant, Iowa, in Henry County. Memorial is on East Washington Street (Business U.S. 34) just east of South Main Street, on the right when traveling east. The marker is located directly in front of the Henry County Courthouse. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 100 East Washington Street, Mount Pleasant IA 52641, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Replica of the Statue of Liberty (a few steps from this marker); Henry County Veterans Memorial (a few steps
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1. Charles Alexander Swan (Congressional Medal of Honor Society). Excerpt:
U.S. Civil War - U.S. Army(Submitted on February 6, 2024, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)
Rank: Private
Unit/Command: Company K, 4th Iowa Cavalry
Medal of Honor Action Date: April 2, 1865
Medal of Honor Action Place: Selma, Alabama
Citation: Capture of flag (supposed to be 11th Mississippi, C.S.A.) and bearer.
Buried: Forest Home Cemetery, Mount Pleasant, IA
2. John P. Yount (Congressional Medal of Honor Society). Excerpt:
Indian Campaigns - U.S. Army(Submitted on February 6, 2024, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)
Rank: Private
Unit/Command:Company F. 3D U.S. CavalryPhotographed By Cosmos Mariner, June 26, 20212. Dedicated to Henry County Veterans
(south side)
Medal of Honor Action Date: May 5, 1871
Medal of Honor Action Place: Whetstone Mountains, Arizona Territory
Citation: Gallantry in action with Indians.
Buried: Oak Grove Cemetery, Mt. Pleasant, IA
3. Paul Frederick Straub (Congressional Medal of Honor Society). Excerpt:
Philippine Insurrection - U.S. Army(Submitted on February 6, 2024, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)
Rank: Major Surgeon
Unit/Command: 36th Infantry, U.S. Volunteers
Medal of Honor Action Date: December 21, 1899
Medal of Honor Action Place: Alos Zambales, Luzon, Philippine Islands
Citation: Voluntarily exposed himself to a hot fire from the enemy in repelling with pistol fire an insurgent attack and at great risk of his own life went under fire to the rescue of a wounded officer and carried him to a place of safety.
Buried: Forest Home Cemetery, Mount Pleasant, IA
4. Edward James Bebb (Congressional Medal of Honor Society). Excerpt:
U.S. Civil War - U.S. Army(Submitted on February 6, 2024, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)
Rank: Private
Unit/Command: Company D, 4th Iowa Cavalry
Medal of Honor Action Date: April 16, 1865
Medal of HonorAction Place: Columbus, GeorgiaPhotographed By Cosmos Mariner, June 26, 20213. Dedicated to Henry County VeteransLooking southeast; Henry County Courthouse in background.
Citation: Capture of flag.
Buried: New Salem Cemetery, Lynnville, IA
5. James P. Miller (Congressional Medal of Honor Society). Excerpt:
U.S. Civil War - U.S. Army(Submitted on February 6, 2024, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)
Rank: Private
Unit/Command: Company D, 4th Iowa Cavalry
Medal of Honor Action Date: April 2, 1865
Medal of Honor Action Place: Selma, Alabama
Citation: Capture of standard of 12th Mississippi Cavalry (C.S.A.).
Buried: Greenwood Cemetery, York, NE
6. Emory Jenison Pike (Congressional Medal of Honor Society). Excerpt:
World War I - U.S. Army(Submitted on February 6, 2024, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)
Rank: Lieutenant Colonel
Unit/Command: 82D Division
Medal of Honor Action Date: September 15, 1918
Medal of Honor Action Place: Near Vandieres, France
Citation: Having gone forward to reconnoiter new machine-gun positions, Lt. Col. Pike offered his assistance in reorganizing advanced infantry units which had become disorganized during a heavy artillery shelling. He succeeded in locating only about 20 men, but these he advanced and when later joined by several infantry platoons rendered inestimable service in establishing outposts, encouraging all by his cheeriness, in spite of the extreme danger of the situation. When a shell had wounded one of the men in the outpost, Lt. Col. Pike immediately went to his aid and was severely wounded himself when another shell burst in the same place. While waiting to be brought to the rear, Lt. Col. Pike continued in command, still retaining his jovial manner of encouragement, directing the reorganization until the position could be held. The entire operation was carried on under terrific bombardment, and the example of courage and devotion to duty, as set by Lt. Col. Pike, established the highest standard of morale and confidence to all under his charge. The wounds he received were the cause of his death.
Buried: Woodland Cemetery, Des Moines, IA
Credits. This page was last revised on February 6, 2024. It was originally submitted on February 6, 2024, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 51 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 6, 2024, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.
