Fort Leonard Wood in Pulaski County, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
John B. Mahaffey Museum Complex
John Barton Mahaffey
Civilian Aide to the Secretary of the Army
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Photographed by Marc Hayot, October 30, 2026
1. John B. Mahaffey Museum Complex Marker
Born in 1926 in St. Joseph, Missouri, John Barton Mahaffey has become one of America's foremost supporters of the United States Army and an untiring champion for the Soldiers, Sailors, Marines and Airmen serving at Fort Leonard Wood, in the 5th Army Region, and throughout the Nation.
Mr. Mahaffey served as an Army Soldier at the end of World War II. After the war he attended and graduated from Westminster College, Fulton, Missouri. Today he is a successful businessman and entrepreneur and respected civic leader in Springfield, Missouri. He is involved in Missouri state government and has served on both the Missouri State Board of Health and the Missouri Conservation Commission.
He was first appointed as Civilian Aide to the Secretary of the Army in April 1974 and continues to serve in this eminent position. In this capacity he has been instrumental in promoting the welfare of soldiers, their families and the vital readiness of the Army.
Mr. Mahaffey has received numerous prestigious awards and recognition for his service to his Country. They include the Army Engineer Association's Gold deFleury Medal and the
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In recognition of his extraordinary service to Fort Leonard Wood, the United States Army, and our Nation's Service Members, we are honored to dedicate the Museum Complex at Fort Leonard Wood in the name of John Barton Mahaffey.
Erected 2020.
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Heroes • Military. A significant historical month for this entry is April 1974.
Location. 37° 44.717′ N, 92° 6.684′ W. Memorial is in Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, in Pulaski County. It is at the intersection of South Dakota Avenue and Nebraska Avenue, on the right when traveling west on South Dakota Avenue. The marker is near maybe 25 feet from the entrance of the John B Mahaffey Museum Complex. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 495 S Dakota Ave, Fort Leonard Wood MO 65473, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this memorial is in South-Central Missouri. It is also in the American Ozarks, in the Lewis & Clark Corridor, and in
Photographed by Marc Hayot, October 30, 2026
2. John B. Mahaffey Museum Complex Marker
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: The Berlin Wall (here, next to this marker); 75th Infantry Division (approx. 0.7 miles away); The Trailblazers (approx. ¾ mile away); Welcome to St. Roberts (approx. 5.6 miles away); Alura Motel (approx. 5.6 miles away); "Grow With Us" (approx. 5.6 miles away); Skyline Garage Auto Service (approx. 5.6 miles away); George M. Reed (approx. 5.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fort Leonard Wood.
Regarding John B. Mahaffey Museum Complex. John Mahaffey served as an Army soldier at the tail-end of World War II. After leaving the service he attended Westminster College in Fulton, MO. He was appointed Civilian Aide to the Secretary of the Army in April of 1974 and continued in the position for many years.
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1. In Loving Memory of John Barton Mahaffey Profile Photo Mahaffey. This is a link to Mahaffey's obituary from Gorman Scharpf Funeral Home in 2013.
He was born to Clayton Edward and Lena Johnson Mahaffey on November 6, 1926, in St. Joseph, Missouri. John graduated from Westminster College in Fulton, Missouri, where he was a member of Phi Delta Theta. He served in the US Army from 1944 to 1946. John led a full life and distinguished himself in business, civic, and community realms.(Submitted on November 1, 2026, by Marc Hayot of Siloam Springs, Arkansas.)
2. U.S. Army Engineer Museum. This is a link from the U.S. Army Center of Military History that provides information on the John B. Mahaffey Museum Complex.
The U.S. Army Engineer Museum is a federal museum, chartered through the United States Army. We offer a variety of gallery displays including: the development of American Army engineering equipment, topographic engineering, landmine warfare, tactical bridging, special weapons, and much more.(Submitted on November 1, 2026, by Marc Hayot of Siloam Springs, Arkansas.)
Credits. This page was last revised on November 3, 2026. It was originally submitted on November 1, 2026, by Marc Hayot of Siloam Springs, Arkansas. This page has been viewed 11 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 1, 2026, by Marc Hayot of Siloam Springs, Arkansas. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
