Mackinac Island in Mackinac County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Private First Class Milton T. St. Onge
Photographed by Joel Seewald, July 1, 2025
1. Private First Class Milton T. St. Onge Marker
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star Medal to P.F.C. St. Onge for service as set forth in the following:
Citation:
"For conspicuous Gallantry and Integrity while serving with Co. G., 2nd Bn. 22nd Marine Brigade, in action against enemy Japanese forces on Guam, Marianas Islands, from 21 to 27 July, 1944. When his platoon was suddenly pinned down by fire from a concealed enemy machine gun on Orote Peninsula on July 27, P.F.C. St. Onge continued alone in the assault against the hostile position and had advanced to within 15 yds. of the enemy when hit by hostile fire. Although he sustained serious wounds, he doggedly continued to attack. By his persistent firing, contributed materially to disrupting the enemy, thereby allowing his platoon to resume the attack. His Initiative, Courage, and Devotion to duty, were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service. "
For the President
John L Sullivan
Secretary of the Navy
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, World II. A significant historical date for this entry is July 27, 1944.
Location. 45° 51.003′ N, 84° 37.092′ W. Memorial is on Mackinac Island, Michigan, in Mackinac County. It is on Market Street, on the right when traveling north. Marker
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Regionally, this memorial is on Michigan’s Upper Peninsula and on the Straits of Mackinac. It is also in the American Midwest and on the Great Lakes. Globally, it is in North America, the Great North Woods, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Viceroyalty of New France and also the Northwest Territory.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Civil War Veterans Memorial (here, next to this marker); Mackinac Island War Memorial (here, next to this marker); War of 1812 Memorial (here, next to this marker); Sgt. Charles Cadreau, U.S. Army (here, next to this marker); Bonga Tavern (within shouting distance of this marker); Market Street (within shouting distance of this marker); Mackinac Island (within shouting distance of this marker); Original Buildings of John Jacob Astors American Fur Company (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Mackinac Island.
Photographed by Joel Seewald, July 1, 2025
2. Private First Class Milton T. St. Onge Marker
This marker is behind the man standing on the right.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 12, 2025. It was originally submitted on July 12, 2025, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. This page has been viewed 131 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 12, 2025, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.
