Willmar in Kandiyohi County, Minnesota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Veterans War Memorial
Photographed by K. Linzmeier, July 16, 2014
1. Veterans War Memorial Plaque
by Austin F. Hanscom Post 167
The American Legion
Willmar, Minnesota
In grateful remembrance of those who have died serving our country in war, and in honor of all others who have served in our armed forces. May their example of true Americanism be an inspiration to all who read this plaque.
Erected 1956 by the American Legion Austin F. Hanscom Post 167.
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: Military.
Location. 45° 7.648′ N, 95° 2.428′ W. Memorial is in Willmar, Minnesota, in Kandiyohi County. It can be reached from the intersection of Business U.S. 71 and Hawaii Street Northeast, on the right when traveling north. Plaque is in Veterans Memorial Park. Touch for map. Memorial is in this post office area: Willmar MN 56201, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this memorial is in Central Minnesota and specifically in Southwest Minnesota. It is also in the American Midwest 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 Ruperts Land, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, and the Louisiana Purchase.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Sperry House (approx. 0.2 miles away); District #18 Schoolhouse (approx. 0.2 miles away); The History of Kaffe Fest (approx. 0.2 miles away); Judge Qvale Cabin (approx. 0.2 miles away); Engine 2523 (approx. 0.2 miles away); Geology of the Willmar Region
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Another marker is no longer nearby. Great Northern Railway Engine No. 2523 (was approx. 0.2 miles away but has been replaced with another marker now near it).
Also see . . .
1. Together We Served. Hanscom, Austin F., 2nd Lt. "...shot down and killed during a surveillance mission when he and his pilot went above and beyond to gather vital intelligence on an artillery target." (Submitted on August 21, 2014.)
2. Austin F. Hanscom - 2nd Lieutenant. (Submitted on August 21, 2014.)
Photographed by K. Linzmeier, July 16, 2014
2. Veterans War Memorial
Photographed by K. Linzmeier, July 16, 2014
3. Veterans War Memorial
Credits. This page was last revised on March 2, 2026. It was originally submitted on August 21, 2014, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 554 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 21, 2014, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin.
