Leesville in Vernon Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
Sgt. Abe Allen
— 1896-1941 —
Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, May 17, 2005
1. Sgt. Abe Allen Marker
Only soldier from Louisiana to serve under General John J. Pershing's "One Hundred Heroes" in World War I, Company B, 28th Infantry. Received Distinguished Service Cross and the Distinguished Service Medal.
Erected 1976 by American Revolutionary Bi-Centennial Commission.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, World I. In addition, it is included in the Distinguished Service Medal, and the The Spirit of ’76, America’s Bicentennial Celebration series lists.
Location. 31° 9.455′ N, 93° 15.907′ W. Marker is in Leesville, Louisiana, in Vernon Parish. Marker is at the intersection of North 5th Street (U.S. 171) and Ian's End, on the right when traveling north on North 5th Street. Located at entrance to Ferguson-Dennis Cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Leesville LA 71446, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within one mile of this marker, measured as the crow flies. The Nona Mills Lumber Company (approx. 0.9 miles away); Dreamland Theatre (approx. one mile away); The Red Hound Bar (approx. one mile away); The Leesville Hotel (approx. one mile away); The Vernon Bank (approx. one mile away); Nichols-Howerton Building
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Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, May 17, 2005
2. Sgt. Abe Allen Marker
Photographed By Tom Bosse, July 4, 2017
3. Sgt. Abe Allen Marker
Photographed By Tom Bosse, July 4, 2017
4. Sgt. Abe Allen (1896-1941)
Only soldier from Louisiana to serve under General John J. Pershing’s One Hundred Heroes in World War I Company B, 28th Infantry. Received Distinguished Service Cross and the Distinguished Service Medal.
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Credits. This page was last revised on July 17, 2022. It was originally submitted on August 3, 2015. This page has been viewed 500 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 3, 2015. 3, 4. submitted on October 30, 2017, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
