Oswego in Kendall County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Gulf War

(1991)

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, May 3, 2025

1. Gulf War Marker

Inscription. The Gulf War was a conflict between Iraq and a UN force led by the United States from January 17, 1991 through February 27, 1991. This conflict came about because of Iraq's invasion of neighboring Kuwait. The Iraqi forces were led by Saddam Hussein, while the UN forces were led by American General Norman Schwarzkopf. The UN forces bombed Iraq's communications, air defenses, and early warning radar. These numbers are lower than in previous conflicts due to the use of an aerial campaign.

Total American casualties were 770.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, 1st Iraq & Desert Storm. A significant historical date for this entry is January 17, 1991.

Location. 41° 41.121′ N, 88° 21.112′ W. Marker is in Oswego, Illinois, in Kendall County. It can be reached from Main Street near Jefferson Street. The marker is behind the Oswego Veterans Memorial Plaza, on a pathway towards the Fox River. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Oswego IL 60543, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Greater Chicago.

It is also in the American Midwest

and in the Corn Belt.

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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 Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Vietnam Conflict (here, next to this marker); Korean Conflict (a few steps from this marker); World War II (a few steps from this marker); World War I (a few steps from this marker); Spanish-American War (a few steps from this marker); American Civil War (a few steps from this marker); War of 1812 (a few steps from this marker); Mexican-American War (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Oswego.

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, May 3, 2025

2. Gulf War Marker

Vietnam Conflict and Gulf War markers image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, May 3, 2025

3. Vietnam Conflict and Gulf War markers

Credits. This page was last revised on May 5, 2025. It was originally submitted on May 5, 2025, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. This page has been viewed 101 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 5, 2025, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.