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David K. Aeschliman Memorial

May 17, 1949 - Jan. 16, 1970

 
 
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Photographed By Tom Bosse, August 23, 2018
1. David K. Aeschliman Memorial
Inscription. Two Purple Hearts
Distinguished Flying Cross
O.L.C. Air Medal
Graduate of Archbold High School in May of 1967 and entered military service in June of 1967.
Entered Vietnam in August of 1969 with the 17th Air Cavalry Troop B, 3rd Armored Squadron.
Shot down Jan. 12, 1970 and passed away four days later.
Letters Honoring David
The White House
Washington
January 26, 1970
I had met David when I visited Germany and I understand that he was also security pilot for Vice President Agnew on his recent visit to Vietnam.

Of all the hardships of war, the cruelest are the losses of men..., men who do not hesitate to show they are honored to serve our country and who do so with pride and distinction.

I pray for the day when peace can be restored. But when it comes, there will be a special place in the hearts of his countrymen for those whose sacrifice made it possible and for those others who have borne the burdens of their loss.
Sincerely,
Richard Nixon

January 21, 1970
The Department of the Army informs me that David was an officer of great promise and potential; and although he had not yet been notified, he had been selected for a direct commission and appointment as a First Lieutenant of infantry. This action attests to his exemplary
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personal conduct and his capabilities as an officer and leader.

I appreciate David's serving as my security pilot during the Vietnam portion of my recent world tour. I am proud of his military accomplishments and grateful for his contribution to our Nation's strength.

Sincerely,
Spiro T. Agnew

The priceless gift of life is the most noble one a soldier can make to protect his loved ones at home and to safeguard the cherished beliefs for which his Nation stands. Our strength and security rest of the loyalty and devotion of American soldiers who today safeguard freedom as did American soldiers in earlier times of national peril. You can treasure the thought that for his gift of life your son is noble among men who share the blessings of freedom.

Sincerely
W.C. Westmoreland
General, United States Army
Chief of Staff

We, the Citizens of Archbold humbly dedicate this memorial in memory of those living and dead, who have served or given their lives that we may pursue our lives as we so choose.

Archbold American Legion B.L.W. 311

Those who gave their lives:
World War I
Clayton C. Buehrer
Clarence E. Lauber
Albert H. Weckesser

World War II
Theodore W. Dimke, Jr.
Darrel Wayne Borton
Edgar H. Gerken
Virgel W. Jones
Robert L. Mahler
Thomas
David K. Aeschliman Memorial image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Tom Bosse, August 23, 2018
2. David K. Aeschliman Memorial
B. Polite
Elvin Schroeder

Korea
David LeRoy Beltz

Vietnam
David K. Aeschliman

The David Aeschliman Memorial was built by the Archbold Area Jaycees. The landscaping was donated in memory of Terri VanPelt.
Dedicated June 26, 1976
 
Erected 1976 by Archbold Area Jaycees.
 
Topics and series. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: War, KoreanWar, VietnamWar, World IWar, World II. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #37 Richard M. Nixon, and the Valor in Aerial Operations series lists.
 
Location. 41° 30.79′ N, 84° 18.498′ W. Marker is in Archbold, Ohio, in Fulton County. Memorial is on South Pleasant Street, on the left when traveling north. Memorial is located in Archbold Memorial Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Archbold OH 43502, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Village Of Archbold (approx. 0.6 miles away); The Ohio Art Company (approx. 0.6 miles away); Archbold (approx. 1.6 miles away); a different marker also named Archbold (approx. 1.7 miles away); Covered Wagon (approx. 1.9 miles away); Lauber Shelter
David K. Aeschliman Memorial image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Tom Bosse, August 23, 2018
3. David K. Aeschliman Memorial
(approx. 1.9 miles away); Log School (approx. 2 miles away); This Hungarian Migrant Worker's Wagon (approx. 2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Archbold.
 
Also see . . .  David Keith Aeschliman. (Submitted on March 10, 2019, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee.)
 
David K. Aeschliman Memorial image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Tom Bosse, August 23, 2018
4. David K. Aeschliman Memorial
David K. Aeschliman Memorial image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Tom Bosse, August 23, 2018
5. David K. Aeschliman Memorial
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on March 13, 2019. It was originally submitted on March 10, 2019, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 293 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos:   1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on March 10, 2019, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.

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