Watertown in Codington County, South Dakota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Codington County Vietnam Veterans Memorial
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1. Codington County Vietnam Veterans Memorial Marker, Side One
All Gave Some
Some Gave All
Gearhart, Michael E. Marine 16 May 66
Stoltenburg, Mark E. Marine 21 July 66
Langenfeld, Charles T. Navy 17 Apr. 66
Bolhouse, Dean F. Army 2 Jan. 69
Noeldner, Daniel M. Army 6 Mar. 69
Haider, James F. Army 9 June 69
Horner, Mark R. Army 15 Feb. 70
Zimprich, Denis J. Army 7 Apr. 70
Larson, Richard A. Air Force 22 May 70
Fortin, Robert G. Army 13 Sept. 71
Gasper, Ruthanne U.S. Embassy 4 Apr. 75
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We are grateful to all those individuals and organizations who contributed their energy and resources for the completion of this memorial. A full list of donors can be found in the office of register of deeds.
Dedicated Nov. 11, 1985
Left marker:
South Vietnam
Right marker:
Soldier
I was that which others did not want to be.
I went where others feared to go, and did what others failed to do.
I asked nothing from those who gave nothing, and reluctantly accepted the thought of eternal loneliness...should I fail.
I have seen the face of terror; felt the stinging cold of fear; and enjoyed the sweet taste of a moment's love.
I have cried, pained,
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At least someday I will be able to say that I was proud of what I was ...a soldier
George L. Skypeck ©
Erected 1985. (Marker Number 561.)
Topics and series. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, Vietnam. In addition, it is included in the South Dakota State Historical Society Markers series list.
Location. 44° 53.938′ N, 97° 6.87′ W. Memorial is in Watertown, South Dakota, in Codington County. It is on 1st Avenue Southeast east of Broadway Street South, on the right when traveling east. Located on the grounds of the Codington County Courthouse. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 14 1st Ave SE, Watertown SD 57201, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this memorial is in East River. It is also in the American Midwest, in the Lewis & Clark Corridor, in the Corn Belt, on the prairies, and on the Northern Plains. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically,
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2. Codington County Vietnam Veterans Memorial Marker, Side Two
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Company H. Monument (a few steps from this marker); 34th Signal Company Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Codington County Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Codington County Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Post Office & Auditorium (within shouting distance of this marker); F.E. Tenney Grocery (within shouting distance of this marker); Dedicated to Freeman Thayer Post Number 59 (within shouting distance of this marker); Watertown Post Office (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Watertown.
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3. Codington County Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Left Marker
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4. Codington County Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Right Marker
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5. Codington County Vietnam Veterans Memorial
Credits. This page was last revised on August 12, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 2, 2024. This page has been viewed 258 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on April 2, 2024.
