Ennis in Ellis County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
World War II Memorial
Photographed by James Hulse, September 5, 2026
1. World War II Memorial
“The Greatest Generation”
1939–1945
16,112,566 Served • 405,399 Killed • 671,846 Wounded
In Memory of All World War II Veterans
The Greatest Generation was tasked to fight in two theaters for the freedom of America and the world.
No matter the shore on which we fought, we did so with a courage and determination that the enemy only sought. From the beaches at Normandy and the deserts of North Africa, to the jungles and open waters of the South Pacific, we, the men and women of America's military, led the way. As President Franklin D. Roosevelt prayed to our Supreme Commander on the morning of D-Day, 'Our sons, pride of our nation, this day have set upon a mighty endeavor, a struggle to preserve our republic, our religion and our civilization, and to set free a suffering humanity ...'.
The Greatest Generation fought for nations that many had never seen, and we gave it our all ... Best described by Admiral Nimitz of those who were called to duty and fought ... 'Uncommon valor was a common virtue.'
Crow
Miles (Shady) Crow, U.S. Army, WWII • Lee Roy Crow, U.S. Army, WWI • Joe Riley Crow, U.S.
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Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, World II.
Location. 32° 19.115′ N, 96° 39.1′ W. Memorial is in Ennis, Texas, in Ellis County. It is on Ennis Parkway 0.1 miles west of W Ennis Ave (Business U.S. 287), on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 2301 Ennis Pkwy, Ennis TX 75119, 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, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, the Republic of Texas, and one of the Confederate States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Korean War Memorial (a few steps from this marker); World War I Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Battlefield Cross / Freedom
Photographed by James Hulse, September 5, 2026
2. World War II Memorial
Photographed by James Hulse, September 5, 2026
3. World War II Memorial
Photographed by James Hulse, September 5, 2026
4. World War II Memorial
Credits. This page was last revised on November 8, 2026. It was originally submitted on November 7, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 5 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 8, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
