College Station in Brazos County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Aggies in World War I
Photographed by Morgan Petermann, October 4, 2025
1. Aggies in World War I Marker
Inscription.
Aggies in World War I. . On 2 March 1919, 53 Aggies were commemorated for their gallantry and their faithful service to their country during World War I. The ceremony was a tribute to the sons of the college who fell in the World War for the cause of political liberty and social justice. Two names were later added to the list, bringing the total to 55. On 23 February, 1920, oak trees were planted around the O.R. Simpson Drill Field to stand in remembrance of these heroes. Markers were placed at the trees which listed each man's name, class, and site and date of death. Let these trees remind us of those brave sons of A&M who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country., This memorial is dedicated this ninth day of April 1988. , This marker is dedicated by the Texas A&M Traditions Council and the Association of Former Students.
On 2 March 1919, 53 Aggies were commemorated for their gallantry and their faithful service to their country during World War I. The ceremony was a tribute to the sons of the college who fell in the World War for the cause of political liberty and social justice. Two names were later added to the list, bringing the total to 55. On 23 February, 1920, oak trees were planted around the O.R. Simpson Drill Field to stand in remembrance of these heroes. Markers were placed at the trees which listed each man's name, class, and site and date of death. Let these trees remind us of those brave sons of A&M who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country.
This memorial is dedicated this ninth day of April 1988.
This marker is dedicated by the Texas A&M Traditions Council and the Association of Former Students.
Erected 1988 by Texas A&M University.
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Education • War, World I. A significant historical date for this entry is February 23, 1920.
Location. 30° 36.827′ N, 96° 20.499′ W. Memorial is in College Station, Texas, in Brazos County. It is at the intersection of Houston Street and Lamar Street, on the left when traveling north on Houston Street. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 471 Houston St, College Station TX 77843, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this memorial is in the Prairies & Lakes Region. It is also in the American South. Globally, it is in North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, the Republic of Texas, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 7, 2025. It was originally submitted on October 6, 2025, by Morgan Petermann of Hurst, Texas. This page has been viewed 96 times since then and 38 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on October 6, 2025, by Morgan Petermann of Hurst, Texas. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.
