Beatrice in Gage County, Nebraska — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
World War I
We Answered the Call
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Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., May 30, 2011
1. World War I Marker
World War I began in Europe in 1914. The United States stayed neutral for the first three years. Only after German submarines sank a record number of U.S. merchant ships did the U.S. enter the war.
Called up for duty on the Mexican Border in 1916, the personnel of Company C 134th Infantry were trained and ready for service. Many were sent to France as replacements for combat troops. When the call came, other Gage County residents volunteered in the Army and the Navy, and others were drafted.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • War, World I. A significant historical year for this entry is 1914.
Location. 40° 15.283′ N, 96° 44.806′ W. Marker is in Beatrice, Nebraska, in Gage County. It can be reached from South 6th Street. Marker is along the walking path in Beatrice Veterans Memorial Park, at South 6th Street (US Hwy 77) and Veterans Memorial Drive. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1050 South 6th Street, Beatrice NE 68310, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Eastern Nebraska. It is also in the American
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: War Efforts at Home (a few steps from this marker); Veterans Memorial Drive (a few steps from this marker); Containing Communism - The Berlin and Cuban Crises and Vietnam (a few steps from this marker); Freedom Fighters (a few steps from this marker); Beatrice's Own - Civil War and the Spanish-American War (a few steps from this marker); Beatrice's Own - Company C 134th Infantry Regiment Nebraska National Guard (within shouting distance of this marker); World War II (within shouting distance of this marker); Fighting Communism - Korea and the Cold War (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Beatrice.
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., May 30, 2011
2. World War I Marker
Photographed by Unknown, April 1918
3. Photo on World War I Marker
[Caption reads] Fresh troops moving to advanced positions, France, April 1918
Photographed by Gale Photo, August 29, 1924
4. Photo on World War I Marker
[Caption reads] World War I General John J. "Blackjack" Pershing speaks to veterans during visit to Beatrice August 29, 1924. He cites the value of having a National Guard and Reserves. Courtesy of Gage County Historical Society
Photographed by Unknown, 1917
5. Photo on World War I Marker
[Caption reads] Captain Charles L. Brewster, Company C Nebraska National Guard at Camp Cody, New Mexico 1917. Courtesy of Gage County Historical Society
Photographed by Unknown, circa 1917/18
6. Photo on World War I Marker
[Caption reads] Doughboys from Gage County. Courtesy of Beatrice Armory, Nebraska National Guard
Credits. This page was last revised on November 28, 2020. It was originally submitted on October 13, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 751 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on October 13, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.
