Red Oak in Montgomery County, Iowa — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
World War Memorial
In Memoriam
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., August 2, 2015
1. World War Memorial Honor Roll
Montgomery Co. World War heroes who died in service
William Bryan Ackles Edward Barnes Oscar L. Benson Andrew J. Brown Frank R. Brown Estey Harold Brownlee John Bruce Marion R. Campbell Paul Denlinger Henry H. Fall Victor Frist Lawrence W. Gridley Charles E. Hand George H. Hawkins Rennie E. Henry James M. Herbert Clem Hite Clem Hobbs George V. Hunt Ernest G. Johnson George F. Jones Glen R. Kendrick John I. M. Kindberg Rupert D. Knee Frederic W. Lampman Axel Herman Larson Clarence Anders Lonn Daniel L. A. Mainquist Frank Montgomery Leonidus S. Munday Elmer V. Nord Lester D. Purcell Robert H. Reed Myron I. Rickelton Elmer G. Sander Maurice Bremner Stephenson Ernest R. Talbott Norbert T. Wilson Orville C. Winters
Montgomery Co. World War heroes who have died since the war
Capt. John C. Christopher, Two Citations, Three Decorations William N. Donohue, Chaplain Louis A. Taylor Clarence B. Isaacs John Donald Butler Frank J. Taylor Clarence A. Quist Emanuel S. Trybom Reuben E. Swanson
In Memoriam
National Daughters of the Grand Army of the Republic American Legion Auxiliary Rotary Club M.W.A. 338 - R.N.A. 371
The 2004 restoration of the
World War I Memorial Fountain
was made possible by the generous contributions of the citizens, businesses, and groups of Montgomery County and the surrounding area.
Dedicated to the memory of
Charles E. Good
1921 - 2004
A man who loved his family and Red Oak, Iowa.
In recognition of the generous contribution making possible the completion of the 2004 Fountain Restoration Project.
Erected 1927 by Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks 1304, National Daughters of the G.A.R. American Legion Auxiliary Rotary Club M.W.A.
this page online
Topics and series. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Heroes • War, World I. In addition, it is included in the Rotary International series list.
Location. 41° 0.554′ N, 95° 13.71′ W. Memorial is in Red Oak, Iowa, in Montgomery County. It is at the intersection of Coolbaugh Street and 4th Street, on the left when traveling east on Coolbaugh Street. Fountain and markers are. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: Fountain Square Park, Red Oak IA 51566, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this memorial is in Western Iowa. It is also in the American Midwest and in the Corn Belt. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture and also the Louisiana Purchase.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Korean War Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Vietnam Veterans Memorial (a few steps from this marker); George H. Hawkins Memorial
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., August 2, 2015
2. World War Memorial Honor Roll Sponsor
Also see . . . 2017 Article about Henry H. Fall and Maurice Stephenson who are listed on this memorial. The article was written by Dave McFarland and published in The Red Oak Express. Excerpt:
On March 9, Henry was part of a raid on the German trenches. It was a success, but Henry was struck and killed by a machine gun bullet as he returned to American lines. The official record states he is buried in Baccarat Cemetery in France. Actually, he is not. The Americans were under orders to not leave anyone behind. Several of Henrys comrades picked him up and began carrying him back to the American lines, when they came across a wounded soldier. They put Henry down and proceeded to carry the wounded man back to an aid station. When they went back to retrieve(Submitted on June 2, 2024, by Randall Wilson of Red Oak, Iowa.)Henrys body, he was not to be found. Only one glove and his helmet remained.Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., August 2, 20153. World War Memorial Honor RollThis view is looking southeast toward the intersection of 4th and Coolbaugh Streets.
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., August 2, 2015
4. World War Memorial Post-War Honor Roll
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5. World War Memorial Post-War Honor Roll
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6. World War Memorial Post-War Honor Roll
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7. World War Memorial Marker
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8. World War Memorial Marker
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9. World War Memorial Marker
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10. World War Memorial Marker
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11. World War Memorial Fountain Restoration Marker
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12. World War Memorial Fountain Restoration Marker
Photographed by Randall Wilson, circa August 1, 2025
13. World War Memorial Marker
In Memoriam by P. J. Larmon 1927
Plaque is adjacent to the primary flag staff in Memorial Fountain Park, Red Oak, Iowa.
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., August 2, 2015
14. World War Memorial Fountain
Credits. This page was last revised on August 12, 2025. It was originally submitted on August 29, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 764 times since then and 15 times this year. Last updated on May 29, 2024, by Randall Wilson of Red Oak, Iowa. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 29, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12. submitted on August 30, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. 13. submitted on August 6, 2025, by Randall Wilson of Red Oak, Iowa. 14. submitted on August 30, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
