Belleau in Aisne, Upper France, France — Western Europe
Belleau Wood Medal of Honor Recipients
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, June 8, 2024
1. Belleau Wood Medal of Honor Recipients Marker
GySgt E. A. Janson, USMC June 6, 1918 ∙ LT O. H. Petty, USNRF June 11, 1918 ∙ Lt(jg) W. E. Osbourne, USN June 6, 1918 ∙ GySgt F. W. Stockham, USMC June 13, 1918
were awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor for their actions during the battle of Belleau Wood.
Pour Bravoure Exceptionnelle,
le GySgt E. A. Janson, USMC le 6 juin 1918 ∙ le LT O. H. Petty, USNRF le 11 juin 1918 ∙ le Lt(jg) W. E. Osbourne, USN le 6 juin 1918 ∙ le GySgt F. W. Stockham, USMC le 13 juin 1918
furent rιcompensιs par l'attribution de la Medalle d'Honneur de Congrθs pour leur action au cours de combat de Belleau Wood.
Dedicated on May 6, 1998 by the staff of the Basic School
Erected 1998 by Staff of the Basic School.
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, World I.
Location. 49° 4.4′ N, 3° 17.419′ E. Memorial is in Belleau, Hauts-de-France (Upper France), in Aisne. It is on Walking tour path south of Chemin des Quatre Arpents, on the right when traveling east. The memorial is along the walking
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Regionally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, Europe, the European Union, Atlantic Europe, the Schengen Area, Western Europe, a coastal Mediterranean country, and the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once a French colony and also the Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Belleau Wood USMC Operations Map (a few steps from this marker); Belleau Wood USMC Interpretive Panel #1 (within shouting distance of this marker); Belleau Wood USMC Interpretive Panel #2 (within shouting distance of this marker); Belleau Wood USMC Interpretive Panel #3 (within shouting distance of this marker); Belleau Wood USMC Interpretive Panel #4 (within shouting distance of this marker); Belleau Wood Marine Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Belleau Wood USMC Interpretive Panel #5 (within shouting distance of this marker); Aisne-Marne American Cemetery Memorial Chapel
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, June 8, 2024
2. Belleau Wood Medal of Honor Recipients Marker
The memorial is near the group of five USMC markers on a semicircular path.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 8, 2024. It was originally submitted on July 8, 2024, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 291 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 8, 2024, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
