Portsmouth in Scioto County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Scioto County KIA-MIA Memorial

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., September 3, 2012

1. Scioto County KIA-MIA Memorial

Looking east

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

In honor of all the families
that gave their sons and
daughters to our country

POW-KIA
Let the world know that
we will not forget nor forget
until all our troops are
accounted for

In honor of all the men
and women who served
our country

[Honor Rolls follow]

World War I 1917-1918
Total Deaths U.S.A. 116,708
Scioto County 84 Veterans

World War II 1941-1946
Total Deaths U.S.A. 407,316
Scioto County Veterans 290

Korea 1950-1953
Total Deaths U.S.A. 54,246
Scioto County Veterans 68

Vietnam 1964-1973
Total Deaths U.S.A. 58,151
Scioto County Veterans 30

Desert Storm 1992 [sic 1991]
Total Deaths U.S.A. 380
Scioto County Veterans 2

Iraqi Freedom 2003-

Topics. This historical marker and memorial is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • War, Vietnam • War, World I • War, World II. A significant historical year for this entry is 1992.

Location. 38° 44.268′

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N, 82° 59.757′ W. Marker is in Portsmouth, Ohio, in Scioto County. Marker is at the intersection of Chillicothe Street (U.S. 23) and 10th Street, on the left when traveling south on Chillicothe Street. Memorial is in Tracy Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Portsmouth OH 45662, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Civil War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Portsmouth Fire House #1 (approx. ¼ mile away); Bigelow Church (approx. 0.3 miles away); Flood of 1937 (approx. 0.4 miles away); Simon Labold House and Garden (approx. 0.4 miles away); George H. Gharky House (approx. 0.4 miles away); Elden House (approx. 0.4 miles away); Purdum-Tracy House (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Portsmouth.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., September 3, 2012

2. Scioto County KIA-MIA Memorial

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., September 3, 2012

3. Scioto County KIA-MIA Memorial

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., September 3, 2012

4. Scioto County KIA-MIA Memorial

Scioto County KIA-MIA Memorial Pavers image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., September 3, 2012

5. Scioto County KIA-MIA Memorial Pavers

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., September 3, 2012

6. Scioto County KIA-MIA Memorial

Looking east

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on September 12, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 415 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on September 12, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.