La Porte in LaPorte County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
La Porte World War II Memorial
Wilbur A. Higlendorf
Arthur C. Woodcox
Robert J. Hartman
Clarence G. Niendorf
Who in the time of our country’s need, willingly laid aside their duties, to enter the military service, offering their lives, fortunes and sacred honor on the altars of our country, that a government of the people, for the people, and by the people shall not perish.
1941 - 1946
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, World II.
Location. 41° 37.117′ N, 86° 44.177′ W. Marker is in La Porte, Indiana, in LaPorte County. Memorial can be reached from Lake Shore Drive west of Pine Lake Avenue (U.S. 35), on the left when traveling west. Marker is located at the eastern end of Soldiers Memorial Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: La Porte IN 46350, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. La Porte World War II Memorial (1991) (here, next to this marker); Memorial Forest Planting (here, next to this marker); La Porte Korean War Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Operation Desert Storm Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); La Porte Viet Nam Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); La Porte County Afghanistan–Iraq–Kuwait Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Indian Boundary Line (approx. ¼ mile away); Indiana Territory Boundary Line (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in La Porte.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on September 21, 2014, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. This page has been viewed 408 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 21, 2014, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas.