Oshkosh in Winnebago County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Rainbow Memorial Park

Photographed By Keith L, October 28, 2007

1. Rainbow Memorial Park Marker

Inscription. The 42nd Division composed of National Guard units from 26 states and the District of Columbia including Co. "F" Oshkosh, Co. "G" Appleton, Co. "E" Fond du Lac was formed August 1917. The 42nd Rainbow Division was named by Colonel Douglas MacArthur, its first Chief of Staff. In 1917 the 42nd Rainbow Division landed in France and fought in the following battles: Luneville · Champagne · The Ourco · Meuse–Argonne
Baccarat · Chateau Thierry · St. Mihiel · Sedan
The division returned to the United States in March 1919.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, World I. A significant historical month for this entry is March 1919.

Location. 44° 2.201′ N, 88° 34.067′ W. Marker is in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, in Winnebago County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Catherine Avenue and Rainbow Drive, on the left when traveling east. Marker is at Rainbow Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1650 Rainbow Drive, Oshkosh WI 54902, 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. Knaggs Ferry (approx. 0.2 miles away); Elizabeth Batchelder Davis Children’s Home (approx. 0.4 miles away); G.A.R. Memorial (approx. 0.4 miles away); Spanish–American War Monument (approx. half a mile away); Edgar Sawyer House

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(approx. half a mile away); Soldier and Sailor Monument (approx. 0.8 miles away); The 32d Red Arrow Division (approx. 0.9 miles away); The University of Wisconsin – Oshkosh (approx. 1.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Oshkosh.

Also see . . .
1. 42nd Infantry Division. Wikipedia entry. (Submitted on January 2, 2010.)

2. Rainbow Division Veterans Memorial Foundation, Inc. (Submitted on January 2, 2010.)

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on January 2, 2010, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 1,187 times since then and 24 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on January 2, 2010, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.