Ripon in San Joaquin County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Ripon World War II Memorial
Photographed By Syd Whittle, May 29, 2009
1. Ripon World War II Memorial Marker
Inscription.
Ripon World War II Memorial. .
In Honor of Ripon High School Students KIA World War II. Radomir Kilak . Henry Bouma . Raymond Clifton . Lyman Fulton . Billy Haller . Jack Harp . John Kamps . Paul Madsen . Oscar Poelstra . Carl Peterson . Viggo Peterson . John Smit . John Van Andel . Harmon Tornga
In Memory of all World War II Veterans.
Ched K. Kolak Donor Betty Saletta Sculptor.
In Honor of
Ripon High School Students
KIA World War II
Radomir Kilak Henry Bouma Raymond Clifton Lyman Fulton Billy Haller Jack Harp John Kamps Paul Madsen Oscar Poelstra Carl Peterson Viggo Peterson John Smit John Van Andel Harmon Tornga
In Memory of all
World War II Veterans
Ched K. Kolak
Donor
Betty Saletta
Sculptor
Erected by Ched K. Kolak and Betty Saletta.
Topics. This historical marker and memorial is listed in these topic lists: Education • War, World II.
Location. 37° 44.323′ N, 121° 7.588′ W. Marker is in Ripon, California, in San Joaquin County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of South Locust Avenue and West First Street. Marker and Sculpture are located at Veterans Park, across from the Veterans Museum. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Ripon CA 95366, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 9 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Historic Ripon Jail (a few steps from this marker); 75MM Howitzer (within shouting distance of this marker); Ripon Memorial Library (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); New Hope 1846
More about this memorial. The Ripon Veterans Wall is located near the sculpture. On the wall are mounted names of Ripon residents that have served in the Armed Forces showing their branch of military and years of service. The Ripon Veterans Museum is also located at this site.
Photographed By Syd Whittle, May 29, 2009
2. Ripon World War II Memorial
Photographed By Syd Whittle, May 29, 2009
3. Ripon World War II Memorial
The Ribon Veterans Wall is seen in the Background
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4. Front of the Sculpture
Soldier is Facing West
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5. Ripon World War II Memorial
Sailor is Facing North
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6. Ripon World War II Memorial
Soldier is Facing South
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7. The Ripon Veterans Museum
Ripon World War II Memorial is Seen in Front
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8. Ribon Veterans Wall
Blue Star Marker can be seen in foreground
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9. Ripon Veterans Wall
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10. Blue Star Plaque
Sponsored by
Ripon Garden Club, Inc.
Tribute to the Armed Forces
those whe have served
and will serve.
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11. City of Ripon Veterans Park
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12. Ripon Veterans Wall
The Veteran Plaques are on the reverse side of this wall.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 3, 2020. It was originally submitted on June 1, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 2,075 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12. submitted on June 1, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.