Westerville in Franklin County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Call to Service

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., August 26, 2026

1. Call to Service Marker Detail

Inscription.

I, ________, do solemnly swear that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; and that I will obey the orders of the President of the United States and the orders of the officers appointed over me, according to the regulations and the Uniform Code of Military Justice. So help me God.
— Oath of Enlistment

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Throughout American history, citizens have been drawn to serve in the US military for a variety of reasons. For some, it's a highly honored family tradition or a desire to follow in the footsteps of older family members or siblings. Some citizens are called to serve in response to a national crisis or event. And still others are drawn to an opportunity that offers education, training and travel in addition to job security and benefits. Whatever the reason, one's military journey begins with a conversation with a recruiter or counselor and medical tests to determine interest and fitness for duty - culminating with the Oath of Enlistment at a

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swearing-in ceremony.

Erected by City of Westerville and Concerned Citizens and Organizations.

Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: Military.

Location. 40° 8.057′ N, 82° 56.927′ W. Memorial is in Westerville, Ohio, in Franklin County. It can be reached from no nearby street. Located in Veterans Memorial Park within the Westerville Sports Complex. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 325 North Cleveland Avenue, Westerville OH 43081, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this memorial is in the Scioto Valley

and in the Columbus Metropolitan Area.

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: Homecoming (here, next to this marker); Transitions (here, next

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., August 26, 2026

2. Call to Service Marker Detail

to this marker); Deployment (a few steps from this marker); Readiness and Training (a few steps from this marker); Prisoner of War ★ Missing in Action (a few steps from this marker); A Proud Tradition (a few steps from this marker); "Reflections on a Family's Journey (a few steps from this marker); The Service Flag (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Westerville.

Call to Service Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., August 26, 2026

3. Call to Service Marker

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., August 26, 2026

4. Call to Service Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on September 8, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 7, 2026, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 5 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 7, 2026, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.