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Veterans Memorial

 
 
Veterans Memorial image. Click for full size.
Photographed by K. Linzmeier, November 15, 2012
1. Veterans Memorial
Inscription.
Dedicated to all veterans
who have served our country
past – present – future.
We shall not forget.
1995

Second Ward
Honoring those who
answered their countries
call in World War II.
These gave their lives:
William H. Altnau • William J. Blanck • James C. Hecker • Elno L. Jacobs • Robert D. Kellett • Kenneth P. Leach • John H. Quinn • Harvey W. Stroup • Melvin F. Wagner
 
Erected 1995.
 
Topics. This historical marker and memorial is listed in this topic list: Military. A significant historical year for this entry is 1995.
 
Location. 43° 46.967′ N, 88° 27.585′ W. Marker is in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, in Fond du Lac County. It is at the intersection of North Lincoln Avenue and Portage Street, on the left when traveling south on North Lincoln Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Fond du Lac WI 54935, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker and memorial is in Wisconsin’s Fox River Valley. It is also in the American Midwest, on the Great Lakes, 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 territory of the Mississippian Culture and also the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Camp Hamilton (approx. 0.4 miles away); The Military Road (approx. 0.6 miles away); Supple's Marsh (approx. 0.9 miles away); Wisconsin Progressive Party (approx. 0.9 miles away); Union Soldiers Monument (approx. 0.9
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miles away); a different marker also named Union Soldiers Monument (approx. 0.9 miles away); Spanish–American War Memorial (approx. 0.9 miles away); Pioneer Military Road (approx. 0.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fond du Lac.
 
World War II Memorial image. Click for full size.
Photographed by K. Linzmeier, November 15, 2012
2. World War II Memorial
Veterans Memorial image. Click for full size.
Photographed by K. Linzmeier, November 15, 2012
3. Veterans Memorial
Veterans Memorial image. Click for full size.
Photographed by K. Linzmeier, November 15, 2012
4. Veterans Memorial
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on November 20, 2012, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 680 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos:   1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 20, 2012, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin.
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