Dayton in Montgomery County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Veterans of Foreign Wars Hammond Memorial Post 3438
Mustered March 1, 1964
Photographed by Craig Doda, March 21, 2026
1. Veterans of Foreign Wars Hammond Memorial Post 3438 Marker
Thomas E. Stamper 1980 - 1983 William A. Donovan 1983 - 1986 Edward Smith 1986 - 1987 Carl Ike Pearson 1987 - 1988 Randall M. Garrett 1988 - 1991 Donald L. Ferguson 1991 - 1993 David E. Phibbs 1993 - 1994 Donald L. Ferguson 1994 - 1995 Denver Johnson 1995 - 1996 Gilbert C. Barnes 1996 - 1998 Carl 'Dan' Schmidt 1998 - 1999 Donald L. Ferguson 1999 - 2000 Roger D. Davidson 2000 - 2006 James Wheeler 2006 - 2007 Barry Barnes 2007 - 2016 Wesley Johnson 2016 - 2017 Joe Skip Ketring 2017 - 2024 Larry E. Burchfield 2024
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Military. A significant historical year for this entry is 1964.
Location. 39° 40.878′ N, 84° 13.9′ W. Marker is in Dayton, Ohio, in Montgomery County. It is at the intersection of Marina Drive and East Central Drive, on the right when traveling
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Regionally, this marker is in Ohio’s Miami Valley. 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 Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, and the Northwest Territory.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Veterans of Foreign Wars Veterans Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Vietnam Veterans Memorial (a few steps from this marker); The Wright Seaplane Base / Wright Model G "Aeroboat" (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Wright Model G Seaplane (about 500 feet away); The Miami-Erie Canal (approx. 0.2 miles away); Moraine Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.6 miles away); Woody's Market (approx. 0.6 miles away); Historic Blanchard Avenue (approx. one mile away).
Another marker is no longer nearby. Wright Seaplane Base (was about 500 feet away but has been confirmed missing).
Photographed by Craig Doda, March 21, 2026
2. Veterans of Foreign Wars Hammond Memorial Post 3438 Marker
Photographed by Craig Doda, March 21, 2026
3. Veterans of Foreign Wars Hammond Memorial Post 3438 Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 15, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 12, 2026, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 7 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 12, 2026, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
