Madison in Jefferson County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Samuel Woodfill
Most Decorated Soldier of W. W. I
| | Medal of Honor Recipient | |
Photographed by Ginger Drenning, August 26, 2009
1. Samuel Woodfill Marker
Samuel Woodfill
Major, United States Army
Born near Bryantsburg, Indiana
June 6, 1887
Died Vevay, Indiana
August 10, 1951
Buried in Arlington Naational Cemetery
"The Outstanding American Soldier in the World War"
John J. Pershing
General of the Armies
Erected by Citizens of Jefferson County.
Topics and series. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, World I. In addition, it is included in the Medal of Honor Recipients series list.
Location. Memorial has been permanently removed. It was located near 38° 44.168′ N, 85° 22.599′ W. Memorial was in Madison, Indiana, in Jefferson County. It was on East Main Street east of Jefferson Street, on the right when traveling east. located on front lawn of the Jefferson County Courthouse in Madison, Indiana. Touch for map. Memorial was in this post office area: Madison IN 47250, United States of America.
We have been informed that this memorial is no longer there and will not be replaced. This page is an archival view of what was.
Regionally, this memorial was in Southern Indiana. It was also in the American Midwest, in the Ohio River Valley, and in the Corn Belt. Globally, it was in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it found itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture and also the Northwest Territory.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location: A different marker also named Samuel Woodfill (here, next to this marker); Replica of The Statue of Liberty (within shouting distance of this marker); Jefferson County Honor Roll (within shouting distance of this marker);
this page online
Another marker is no longer nearby. Jefferson County War Memorial (was a few steps from this marker but has been permanently removed).
Regarding Samuel Woodfill. In 1921 Woodfill was selected as one of three World War I veterans to represent the Army in ceremonies dedicating the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington National Cemetery.
Also see . . .
1. America's greatest doughboy. RetroIndy website entry (Submitted on June 11, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. Samuel Woodfill. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on June 11, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
3. Samuel Woodfill. Find A Grave website entry (Submitted on June 11, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed by Ginger Drenning, August 26, 2009
2. Wide View - - Samuel Woodfill Marker
via Wikipedia, 1921
3. Master Sergeant Samuel Woodfill - WWI Medal of Honor recipient.
Woodfill wears the Medal of Honor at his throat. Other orders/medals/qualification badges seen in the photographː First row - French Lιgion d'honneur in the degree of Chevalier, French Croix de guerre with bronze palm, Montenegrin Order of Prince Danilo I in the degree of Chevalier, Italian Croce al Merito di Guerra. Second row - Philippine Campaign Medal (medal's reverse side faces forward), Mexican Border Service Medal (medal's reverse side faces forward), World War I Victory Medal with St. Mihiel, Meuse-Argonne and Defensive Sector battle clasps, U.S. Army Expert Rifleman Badge with four requalification bars. Third row - U.S. Army Team Marksmanship Badge.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 3, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 31, 2009, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. This page has been viewed 1,603 times since then and 20 times this year. Last updated on February 25, 2024, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 31, 2009, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. 3. submitted on June 11, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
