Frisco in Collin County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Private First Class Sidney Gordon Duncan
World War II
Photographed by James Hulse, July 9, 2026
1. Private First Class Sidney Gordon Duncan Marker
This Frisco Commons Park Trail is dedicated by the residents of Frisco, Texas to honor Private First Class Duncan, age 24, was serving in the U.S. Army Medical Corps with the 17th Infantry Regiment, 7th Infantry Division on April 28, 1945 when he was killed in action during the Battle of Okinawa on the island of Okinawa, Japan. Private First Class Duncan was laid to rest at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, San Antonio, Texas.
Erected by City of Frisco.
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Parks & Recreational Areas • War, World II. A significant historical date for this entry is April 28, 1945.
Location. 33° 9.458′ N, 96° 48.949′ W. Memorial is in Frisco, Texas, in Collin County. It is on McKinney Road east of Sycamore Street. The marker is located in the Frisco Commons Park. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 8000 McKinney Rd, Frisco TX 75034, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this memorial is in the Prairies & Lakes Region and in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metropolitan Area. Globally, it is in North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere,
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Corporal Kenneth Jack Hill (within shouting distance of this marker); Private Lee Harold Derryberry (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Corporal Robert Ray Brown (about 600 feet away); The Blackland Prairie and Urban Forests of Frisco (about 700 feet away); Technical Sergeant Mabron Paul Johnson (about 700 feet away); Sergeant Michael Luke Boatright (about 700 feet away); Platoon Sergeant Oren Ralph Hill (approx. 0.2 miles away); The People and Towns That Became Frisco (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Frisco.
Also see . . . Frisco Veterans Memorial Wall of Honor - Private First-Class Sidney Gordon Duncan Jr., U.S. Army. Frisco Veterans Advisory Committee
The Battle of Okinawa began on April 1, 1945, with over 180,000 American soldiers landing. Over 82 days, the U.S. lost 458 aircraft, 38(Submitted on August 17, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)ships, and 7,600 troops. Among the fallen was 24-year-old medic Sidney Gordon Duncan Jr., killed on April 28, 1945, and posthumously awarded the Bronze Star.Photographed by James Hulse2. Private First Class Sidney Gordon Duncan Marker
His brothers, Norman and Thomas, also served in the Pacific, with Norman earning a Silver Star and two Bronze Stars, and Thomas a Bronze Star. Their grandfather was Friscos first postmaster.
Photographed by James Hulse, July 9, 2026
3. Private First Class Sidney Gordon Duncan Marker
The reverse side of the marker on the right side of the trail.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 17, 2026. It was originally submitted on August 16, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 8 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 16, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
