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By Joseph Alvarado, November 5, 2023
Clayton Veterans Memorial
201 ► California, Contra Costa County, Clayton — Clayton Veterans Memorial —
On Oak Street at Main Street, on the left when traveling south on Oak Street.
Bronze Plaque: The Willingness To Sacrifice Is The Prelude to Freedom This plaque honors all Clayton citizens who have served and are serving in our military. We will never forget those from Clayton who have given their lives . . . — — Map (db m236769) WM
202 ► California, Contra Costa County, Crockett — Crockett World War I Veterans Memorial — Memorial Hall —
On Pomona Street at Alexander Avenue, on the left when traveling east on Pomona Street.
(periods added to aid legibility) In Loving Memory of the men of this community who gave their lives in the 1917     Great World War     1919 D. Crowley · G.M. Lee · W.E. Dunn · O.A. Sweet · M.H. Sievers · F. Remaini · B.L. . . . — — Map (db m91651) WM
203 ► California, Contra Costa County, Danville — A Purple Heart Community — Town of Danville —
On West Prospect Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
The Purple Heart is specifically a combat decoration and is our nation’s oldest military medal. The award was first created by General George Washington in 1782 and was called the Badge of Military Merit. A Purple Heart Community is an expression of . . . — — Map (db m200949) WM
204 ► California, Contra Costa County, Danville — Danville Veterans Memorial —
On Hartz Avenue at East Prospect Avenue, on the left when traveling south on Hartz Avenue.
Marker 1: Didicated Mar. 1922 to those who served in World War By Danville Women's Club Marker 2: William Peterson Simeon Anderson George Freitis Peter Byers Lloyd Wood Marker 3: In memory of the men and women who served and . . . — — Map (db m201777) WM
205 ► California, Contra Costa County, Danville — Veterans Memorial Building —
On East Prospect Avenue near Hartz Avenue, on the left when traveling west.
In 1919, Congress established the national charter for the American Legion to honor veterans of the Great War. Contra Costa administered a California bond issued to build veteran's memorial halls in each town with an American Legion Post. . . . — — Map (db m93675) HM WM
206 ► California, Contra Costa County, Pleasant Hill — Contra Costa County World War I Memorial —
On Contra Costa Boulevard at Boyd Road, on the right when traveling south on Contra Costa Boulevard.
Plaque One: Dedicated to those from Contra Costa County who served their country in the World War, and to the memory of these who “Gave the last full measure of devotion” 1914 – 1918 Simeon M. Anderson • Adolph C. Bauer, Jr. • Peter . . . — — Map (db m217766) WM
207 ► California, Contra Costa County, Walnut Creek — 170 — Veterans Memorial Building — 1250 Locust St. — 1925 —
On Locust Street near Olympic Boulevard, on the right when traveling south.
Walnut Creek's Veterans Memorial Building was both a meeting place for local veterans and other groups and a popular site for weekend dances. The building also doubled as a County courthouse. Local veterans now have a new building in Lafayette. — — Map (db m93958) WM
208 ► California, El Dorado County, Placerville — El Dorado County Veterans Monument —
Near Fair Lane near Ray Lawyer Drive.
[Marker located on right planter stand on walkway of entrance to Monument:] El Dorado County Veterans Monument Dedicated on Veterans Day November 11, 2006 By The Friends of the Monument And The Grateful Citizens Of . . . — — Map (db m21750) WM
209 ► California, El Dorado County, Placerville — Swift Berry — “Mr. Clamper” —
On Main Street, on the right when traveling west.
Born Nebraska 1887. Educated Biltmore Forest School, North Carolina. Began career 1908 in California with U.S.F.S. Major U.S. Army A.E.F. 1917 – 1919 General Manager Michigan California Lumber Co. 1925 – 1949 California State . . . — — Map (db m57974) HM
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210 ► California, Fresno County, Clovis — Clovis Veterans Memorial — On Behalf of a Grateful Nation —
On Hughes Avenue 0.1 miles north of 5th Street.
A memorial to the men and women of the United States armed forces who have given their lives in service to their Country and the Clovis Community. Dedicated November 11, 2003 Clovis Memorial District Tom Wright, Chairman • Joan . . . — — Map (db m47246) WM
211 ► California, Glenn County, Orland — Orland’s Cannons —
On 4th Street at Shasta Street, on the right when traveling north on 4th Street.
This 57 mm anti-tank gun M1 was one of 16,000 built between 1941 and 1944 for the U.S. Army. Pulled by an armored half-track, the M1 weapon used armor-piercing ammunition and was widely used in the European theater of operations. It . . . — — Map (db m173311) HM WM
212 ► California, Humboldt County, Eureka — World War I Honor Roll 1917-1918 —
Near H Street.
Honor Roll Of Those From Humboldt County Who Gave Their Lives In The Service Of Our Country In The World War Aggeler, Jerrold J. • Anderson, Earl • Anderson, John L. • Armstrong, Ray A. • Bailey, Walker E. • Beacom, Launcelot H. • Campbell, . . . — — Map (db m233426) WM
213 ► California, Humboldt County, Myers Flat — Colonel Raynal C. Bolling —
On Avenue of the Giants at Elk Creek Road, on the right when traveling north on Avenue of the Giants.
This grove is dedicated to the memory of Col. Raynal C. Bolling S.C. U.S.A. Lawyer Patriot Soldier Born 1 Sept. 1877 at Hot Springs Arkansas Killed in action during the German offensive near Amiens France 26 March 1918 The first . . . — — Map (db m48537) HM
214 ► California, Kern County, Edwards AFB — The Medal of Honor — U.S. Air Force Medal of Honor Recipients —
On Rosamond Boulevard at North Muroc Drive, on the right when traveling north on Rosamond Boulevard.
The medal of honor is the highest U.S. military decoration awarded to individuals who, while serving in the U.S. armed services, have distinguished themselves by conspicuous gallantry and courage at the risk of life, above and beyond the call . . . — — Map (db m115091) WM
215 ► California, Lassen County, Susanville — Susanville Veterans Memorial Building —
On Main St (California Route 36), on the left when traveling east.
Constructed and dedicated to honor the Veterans of World War I and all future Veterans who have served the United States of America and Lassen County, Constructed February through August of 1926 and Dedicated on August 17, 1926 The . . . — — Map (db m113271) HM WM
216 ► California, Los Angeles County, Arcadia — 3 — Arcadia County Park — History Lives Here —
On Santa Anita Avenue at Huntington Drive, on the right when traveling south on Santa Anita Avenue.
The City of Arcadia was founded by Elias J. “Lucky” Baldwin from part of his large landholdings (Santa Anita Rancho) in the San Gabriel Valley. Baldwin was responsible for incorporating Arcadia as a City and became Arcadia’s first . . . — — Map (db m140512) HM
217 ► California, Los Angeles County, Arcadia — U.S. Army Balloon School — Ross Field — Arcadia, California —
Near Morlan Place west of Santa Anita Avenue, on the left when traveling west.
Historic U.S. Army Balloon School at Ross Field was built on 184 acres donated by Anita Baldwin on land she inherited from her father, Elias Jackson "Lucky" Baldwin. It was named in honor of Lt. Cleo J. Ross who was the only soldier in . . . — — Map (db m268014) HM
218 ► California, Los Angeles County, Avalon — Wrigley Field in Los Angeles — Chicago Cubs —
On Avalon Canyon Road south of Tremont Street, on the left when traveling south.
This tower was erected by Wm. Wrigley Jr. in honor of the baseball players who gave or risked their lives in the defence of their country in the Great World War, Jan 15, 1926. The Avalon Men's Softball League rededicates the . . . — — Map (db m186317) HM
219 ► California, Los Angeles County, Glendora — Fairmount Pioneer Cemetery —
On North Shorey Drive 0.1 miles north of Quackenbush Lane, on the left when traveling north.
Fairmount Pioneer Cemetery was established in 1876 on land donated by James C. Preston, owner of this San Felipe Hill site and the surrounding property, to serve the communities of Azusa, Glendora, and Covina. Trustees appointed by the Los . . . — — Map (db m146425) HM
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220 ► California, Los Angeles County, La Crescenta-Montrose — St. Luke’s of the Mountains —
On Foothill Boulevard at Rosemont Avenue, on the right when traveling west on Foothill Boulevard.
The chimes in this church, St. Luke's of the Mountains of La Crescenta, California, were presented by Mr. and Mrs. Robert Watchorn in memory of their beloved son Lieutenant Emory Ewart Watchorn, 1926. — — Map (db m198224) HM
221 ► California, Los Angeles County, Lakewood — The Boys of Del Valle Park
On Woodruff Avenue, on the right when traveling north. Reported missing.
We climbed aboard that huge winged rocket, and rode it to the sky. Our minds would soar for hours and hours, we're never gonna die. With pitch and yaw, dives and rolls, we'd blast bad guys to heaven. We'd crash and burn and walk . . . — — Map (db m66477) WM
222 ► California, Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, Downtown Los Angeles — General John J. Pershing —
Near Hill Street south of 5th Street, on the right when traveling south.
To honor General John Joseph Pershing, 1860 - 1948, graduate West Point, Captain in Spanish-American war, Commander Mexican Expeditionary Forces, Commander American Forces World War I, Chief of Staff and General of the Armies of the United . . . — — Map (db m231333) HM
223 ► California, Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, Downtown Los Angeles — World War I Memorial — “The Doughboy” —
Near Hill Street south of 5th Street, on the right when traveling south.
“Your deeds will live forever on the most glorious pages of America’s history.” -Pershing. Presented by World War Veterans of France to World War Veterans of Los Angeles July 14, 1927. — — Map (db m231334) WM
224 ► California, Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, Mid City — 81 — Memorial Library —
On Olympic Boulevard at Mullen Avenue, on the left when traveling east on Olympic Boulevard.
Dedicated 1930 to the alumni of Los Angeles High School who fell in World War I. Declared Historic Cultural Monument No. 81 by the Cultural Heritage Board, Municipal Art Department, City of Los Angeles. — — Map (db m180410) HM
225 ► California, Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, Sherman Oaks — Sherman Oaks Veterans Memorial —
Near Huston Street east of Hazeltine Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
American Legion Post No. 193 Van Nuys dedicates this memorial in honor of those veterans from the Van Nuys-Sherman Oaks area who served honorably in the armed forces of the United States of America during World War I, World War II, Korea, . . . — — Map (db m234339) WM
226 ► California, Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, South Los Angeles — Exposition Park and USC —
Near Trousdale Parkway.
Exposition Park, originally named Agricultural Park, was developed in 1876 as a showground for agricultural and horticulture fairs. The property became state land in 1880, the same year USC was founded, but during the 1890s, it fell into private . . . — — Map (db m218541) HM
227 ► California, Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, South Los Angeles — Lest We Forget — 1918 Armistice — 1918 - 1968 —
Near Figueroa Street south of Exposition Boulevard, on the right when traveling south.
On Veteran's Day, Nov. 11, 1968, in ceremonies commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Nov. 11th, 1918 Armistice, this living memorial was dedicated to all who served in the United States Armed Forces during World War I. May the Torch . . . — — Map (db m238358) WM
228 ► California, Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, South Los Angeles — Patriotic Hall —
On Figueroa Street at 18th Street, on the left when traveling south on Figueroa Street.
1925 public building serving as a meeting hall for war veterans. Example of “City Beautiful” architecture. — — Map (db m167926) HM
229 ► California, Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, South Los Angeles — Rainbow Division —
On Exposition Way, on the right when traveling east.
Only God can make a tree. -Kilmer In memory of the dead of the Rainbow Division A.E.F. This grove was dedicated May 30, 1935 by the California Chapter Rainbow Division Veterans Frank O. Johnson, President. Maynard . . . — — Map (db m216016) WM
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230 ► California, Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, South Los Angeles — USC and the World Wars —
On West 36th Street at Watt Way, on the right when traveling west on West 36th Street.
The date was December 8, 1941. Board Auditorium overflowed with students and faculty still dumbfounded over the bombing of Pearl Harbor. For nearly an hour, they packed every seat, the aisles and the pavement outside, waiting for President Rufus B. . . . — — Map (db m189641) HM
231 ► California, Los Angeles County, Rosemead — John Guess, Jr. — (1891-1918) — Savannah Memorial Park —
Near Valley Boulevard east of Loma Avenue.
John’s name was the 15th one drawn in the draft for World War I. In 1918 he was sent to Europe and mortally wounded in the Battle of Argonne. He died in a French hospital. He received a Distinguished Service Cross for extreme gallantry and risk of . . . — — Map (db m154047) HM
232 ► California, Los Angeles County, San Marino — George S. Patton, Jr. Memorial — 1885 - 1945 —
Near Virginia Road 0.2 miles north of Huntington Drive, on the left when traveling north.
The descendant of a distinguished pioneer family and son of San Marino’s first Mayor, General Patton, a “spit and polish soldier” became one of the most brilliant, decisive and aggressive military commanders in American History. He was born and . . . — — Map (db m135504) HM WM
233 ► California, Los Angeles County, Santa Clarita, Newhall — World War I — 1914 - 1918 —
On Walnut Street at Newhall Avenue on Walnut Street.
The war began between Austria-Hungary and Serbia, on June 28, 1914, when Archduke Francis Ferdinand and his wife were murdered by a Bosnian slav. A number of Serbian government officials were also involved in the plot. This set in motion a . . . — — Map (db m250162) HM WM
234 ► California, Marin County, Novato — Lloyd Andrews Hamilton —
On South Palm Drive at Palm Drive on South Palm Drive.
Dedicated to the Memory of Lloyd Andrews Hamilton First Lieutenant 17th Areo Squadron Awarded Distinguished Service Cross for Extraordinary Heroism in Action at Varssionagre, Belgium August 18, 1918 Killed in Action Near . . . — — Map (db m102756) WM
235 ► California, Marin County, Ross — Ross War Memorial —
On Ross Common at Lagunitas Road, on the right when traveling north on Ross Common.
This monument is dedicated to veterans of the Armed Forces from the Town of Ross who served their Country during World War I & II, and in Korea and Vietnam. It is a memorial to those who gave their lives so that we may live in peace. . . . — — Map (db m213580) WM
236 ► California, Marin County, San Anselmo — The Log Cabin —
On Veterans Place near San Francisco Boulevard.
Home of San Anselmo American Legion Post 179. Built by the veterans of World War I, Post Ladies Auxiliary, Boy Scout Troops and dedicated community volunteers. Construction began April 23, 1933 and was completed and dedicated May 27, 1934. . . . — — Map (db m102721) HM
237 ► California, Marin County, Sausalito — Battery Alexander — Raining fire from the sky —
On Field Road near Conzelman Road, on the right when traveling west.
Battery Alexander, fully armed by 1906, mounted eight 12-inch mortars designed to fire shells in a high arc - up and then down onto the decks of enemy battleships. Low-trajectory gunfire from nearby batteries, aimed close to the enemy's waterline, . . . — — Map (db m102819) HM
238 ► California, Marin County, Sausalito — Sausalito World War I Memorial —
On Bridgeway at Anchor Street, on the right when traveling north on Bridgeway.
In loving memory of the Sons of Sausalito who gave their lives in the World War 1914    1918 Daniel Francis Madden • John Norwood McNeill • João DeCosta Molles • Alfred Harold Panella • Ray Henry van Fleet Dedicated by their comrades . . . — — Map (db m232296) WM
239 ► California, Marin County, Tiburon — Camp Reynolds —
Near Camp Reynolds.
Protecting the West Camp Reynolds could be a difficult place to live. The harsh wind whistled around wooden buildings the army had intended to be temporary. Over 150 years later, these buildings still stand. The Union Army started . . . — — Map (db m310882) HM
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240 ► California, Marin County, Tiburon — Fort McDowell North —
Near North Ridge Road.
Center Panel Bustling Army Post Picture this spot a century ago. You can hear raised voices and the crunch of boots as soldiers drill. The smell of dinner wafts through the air. It’s hard to see the end of the mess hall line. Fort . . . — — Map (db m316137) HM
241 ► California, Marin County, Tiburon — Life on the Second Floor —
Near North Ridge Road.
Women’s and Children’s Dormitories Women and children were separated from the men in their families and housed on the second floor of the Administration Building. During part of this time, World War I enemy aliens – German crewmen from . . . — — Map (db m203356) HM
242 ► California, Marin County, Tiburon — Over 12,000 Meals a Day Served —
Near Angel Island.
Famous for serving food tastier than standard “Army Chow” this mess hall could seat 1,410 soldiers at one time. During WW II there were three seatings for each meal, and the mess hall served more than 12,000 meals a day. A WW I soldier describing . . . — — Map (db m203622) HM
243 ► California, Marin County, Tiburon — Shipping Out and Coming Home — Fort McDowell
Near Perimeter Road. Reported permanently removed.
During WW I and WW II, Fort McDowell served as a Recruit Depot and later as an overseas Discharge and Replacement Depot. While some soldiers were stationed at Fort McDowell, others were here for only a week before being shipped overseas. During . . . — — Map (db m69280) HM
244 ► California, Merced County, Merced — Merced County Veterans Memorial —
On N Street at W 21st Avenue, on the right when traveling north on N Street.
Marker One: Spanish-American War 1898-1902 World War I 1914-1918 World War II 1941-1945 The Korean War 1950-1953 Dominican Republic 1965 The Vietnam War 1959-1975 Lebanon Intervention 1983 Grenada Intervention 1983-1984 . . . — — Map (db m204554) WM
245 ► California, Monterey County, Carmel-by-the-Sea — World War I Memorial —
On Ocean Avenue at San Carlos Street, in the median on Ocean Avenue.
This memorial is dedicated to the men of Carmel who responded to their country's call during World War I We Salute Them Restored and rededicated November 11, 1977 — — Map (db m41106) HM
246 ► California, Monterey County, Gonzales — Gonzales Veterans Memorial —
On 5th Street near Center Street, on the right when traveling west.
Panel 1 Dedicated to The Men and Women Of this Community Who served In the Armed Forces Of the United States World War II Erected in Gratitude By The Community 1946 Panel 2: Dedicated to The . . . — — Map (db m64258) WM
247 ► California, Monterey County, Marina — 1919 — Post 694 —
On Legion Way, on the right when traveling west.
The American Legion was chartered by Congress in 1919 as a patriotic veterans organization. Focusing on service to veterans, servicemembers, and communities, the Legion evolved from a group of war-weary veterans of World War I into one of the most . . . — — Map (db m143558) HM
248 ► California, Monterey County, Monterey — San Carlos Parish Veterans Memorial —
Near Church Streeet, on the left when traveling east.
No one has greater love than this, to lay down one’s life for one’s friends. John 15:13 This San Carlos parish community gratefully remembers those who served in the Armed Forces of the United States during times of war and peace whose . . . — — Map (db m63504) WM
249 ► California, Monterey County, Monterey — World War Memorial —
Near Pacific Street near Madison Street.
This tree was planted by the Red Cross May 30, 1919 in memory of Monterey’s sons who made the supreme sacrifice in the World War — — Map (db m63550) WM
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250 ► California, Napa County, Yountville — Veterans Home of California —
On California Drive, on the left when traveling north.
On Oct. 25, 1882, the Veterans Home of California Association purchased 910 Acres in Yountville for $17,750. On this site the first building was erected. Opened April 1, 1884 for Civil and Mexican War veterans. By July 1, 1889, the Home . . . — — Map (db m144263) HM
251 ► California, Nevada County, Truckee — World War I Memorial / Victory Highway Monument Rededication —
On Donner Pass Road at Spring Street, on the right when traveling west on Donner Pass Road.
Dedicated to California’s sons and daughters who served their country in the World War 1917 -1918 and to the memory of those who gave the “last full measure of devotion” — — Map (db m270008) HM
252 ► California, Placer County, Auburn — Central Square —
On Lincoln Way (State Highway 49) near High Street, on the right when traveling north.
Central Square: After the Central Pacific Railroad built a Train Depot, over a mile away and up the hill from Old Auburn, civic leaders looked for a way to connect the two areas. The city planners took a map and located a halfway point . . . — — Map (db m52312) HM
253 ► California, Placer County, Colfax — Memorial Hall —
On South Main Street, on the right when traveling south.
Built in honor of World War 1 Veterans on the site of W.H. Russell’s Livery Stable by Colfax Post 192 American Legion 23 Apr. 1927 Cornerstone laid & building dedicated for community use 26 June 1928 Agreement: Joint ownership . . . — — Map (db m45232) HM
254 ► California, Plumas County, Quincy — World War Memorial —
On West Main Street (California Route 70), on the right when traveling east.
This tablet erected to honor those Citizens of Plumas County who served their county in time of War — — Map (db m66187) WM
255 ► California, Riverside County, Coachella — Veterans Remembrance Memorial — Coachella Valley Cemetery —
Near Avenue 52.
Wall of Honor These Stars are Dedicated to the Veterans of Riverside County who were awarded the Medal of Honor by the President of the United States. These Recipients performed with Valor and Heroism “Above and Beyond” the . . . — — Map (db m114707) WM
256 ► California, Riverside County, Indian Wells — Dwight David Eisenhower — October 14, 1890 - March 28, 1969 — Early Years —
On California Route 111 east of El Dorado Drive, on the right when traveling west.
Dwight David Eisenhower, born on October 14, 1890, the third of six sons to a modest family in Denison, Texas, was raised in Abilene, Kansas. He excelled in baseball and football in high school. Eisenhower saw education as a way to better himself . . . — — Map (db m82137) HM WM
257 ► California, Riverside County, March Air Reserve Base — 3rd Infantry Division —
On Lemay Boulevard, on the right when traveling west.
Dedicated to the memory of those who served honorably in the Third Infantry Division United States Army "Rock of the Marne" "Nous restepons la" World War I *Aisne *Champagne-Marne *Aisne-Marne *St Mihiel *Meuse-Argonne *Champagne 2 . . . — — Map (db m226428) WM
258 ► California, Riverside County, March Air Reserve Base — John Henry Balch — Medal of Honor —
On Van Buren Boulevard.
Pharmacist's Mate First Class, 3 Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, United States Marine Corps United States Navy Citation: Vierzy, France, and Somme-Py, France July 19, and October 5, 1918 For gallantry . . . — — Map (db m233252) HM WM
259 ► California, Riverside County, Riverside — National POW MIA Memorial —
On Van Buren Boulevard, on the left when traveling west.
We honor here the sacrifice of hundreds of thousands of Americans held prisoner of war, and those still listed as Missing In Action since the time of the American Revolution. Some died from disease and starvation, some perished in death marches, . . . — — Map (db m54380) WM
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260 ► California, Riverside County, Riverside, Downtown Riverside — 17 — Riverside Municipal Auditorium —
On Mission Inn Avenue at Lemon Street, on the right when traveling west on Mission Inn Avenue.
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261 ► California, Sacramento County, Galt — George A. Lippi and Joseph F. Smith —
On 4th Street south of B Street, on the right when traveling south.
In Memory of George A. Lippi and Joseph F. Smith First World War and all others who gave their lives and have served their country — — Map (db m72339) WM
262 ► California, Sacramento County, Sacramento, California State Capitol Park — Sequoia Sempervirens — Coast Redwood —
Near 13th Street south of L Street, on the left when traveling north.
Planted September 29, 1921 by the California American War Mothers commerating the fall of the first California boy in the World War — — Map (db m266240) HM WM
263 ► California, Sacramento County, Sacramento, Downtown — Sacramento Memorial Auditorium —
On J Street east of 15th Street, on the left when traveling east.
★★★★★ This building is dedicated to those who made the supreme sacrifice in the service of the United States Opened in 1927 Listed on the National Register of Historic Places March 29, 1978 . . . — — Map (db m266234) HM WM
264 ► California, Sacramento County, Sacramento, Downtown — Sacramento Memorial Auditorium —
On 15th Street north of J Street, on the right when traveling south.
The Memorial Auditorium opened up in 1927, the cannons were placed at the entry of the Auditorium in the 1930's.
(California Section, California State Library) Sacramento Archives and Museum Collection Center
— — Map (db m266351) HM
265 ► California, Sacramento County, Sacramento, Downtown — The First Air-to-Ground and Ground-to-Air Communications —
On J Street near 14th Street, on the left when traveling east.
The first air-to-ground and ground-to-air radio communications were accomplished by AT&T engineers at Langley Field. AT&T employees watch an early aircraft-radio test. July, 1917. — — Map (db m266312) HM
266 ► California, Sacramento County, Sacramento, Old Sacramento — U.S.S. Sacramento 1914 – 1942 — The Galloping Ghost of the China Coast —
Near Capital Mall at Front Street.
Brought into service in 1914 to join the United States “Great White Fleet”, dubbed such for the sparkling white paint used on naval ships at the time, she was in service 28 years and two world wars. A 226-foot gleaming white steam . . . — — Map (db m16475) HM
267 ► California, Sacramento County, Sacramento, Old Sacramento — USS Sacramento (PG-19) — “The Galloping Ghost of the China Coast” — 1914 – 1946 —
Near Capital Mall at Front Street.
As part of our nation’s maritime history, USS Sacramento steamed more than one-half million miles during her proud service in the United States Navy. She logged 64,000 miles convoying 483 ships through submarine-infested European waters . . . — — Map (db m16483) HM
268 ► California, Sacramento County, Sacramento, Southwestern Sacramento — Memorial Grove —
On Park Road, on the left when traveling west.
Memorial Grove Dedicated to those women who served in the World War. Capital City Women's Post #389 American Legion May 30, 1939 — — Map (db m110677) WM
269 ► California, Sacramento County, Sacramento, Southwestern Sacramento — Sacramento County WW I Veterans Memorial —
On Freeport Boulevard near 16th Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
Dedicated to those from Sacramento County who served their country in the World War 1914-1918, and to the memory of these who "gave the last full measure of devotion" Anderson, Eugene D. · Anderson, John L. · Arthur, James T. · Aikens, . . . — — Map (db m91485) WM
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270 ► California, San Benito County, San Juan Bautista — Veterans of the World War — Charles F. Patrick —
On 3rd Street north of Washington Street, on the right when traveling north.
Dedicated MDCCCCXXIII by the citizens of San Juan Bautista under the auspices of the San Juan Bautista Parlor Native Daughters of the Golden West to the Veterans of the World War and in memory of Charles F. Patrick who died . . . — — Map (db m62722) WM
271 ► California, San Bernardino County, Needles — Citizens of Needles —
On Front Street, on the right when traveling west.
Erected by the Citizens of Needles in memory of those who gave their services to the Nation during The World War. 1917 -1918 — — Map (db m132965) WM
272 ► California, San Bernardino County, Nipton, Mojave National Preserve — The Mojave Cross — Mojave Desert Veterans Memorial Cross — The White Cross WW I Memorial —
On Cima Road 11.5 miles south of Interstate 15, on the left when traveling south.
First erected in 1934 in honor of all military dead of all wars. Rededicated in 2012. "For those who gave all" — — Map (db m258777) HM WM
273 ► California, San Bernardino County, Redlands — Lincoln Memorial Shrine — Erected by the Watchorn Family —
Near West Vine Street at South 4th Street.
As did their friends the Smiley brothers, Robert and Alma Watchorn contributed greatly to Redlands’ cultural life. A labor organizer, Commissioner of Immigration at Ellis Island, and oilman who experienced the American dream, Robert as a . . . — — Map (db m135263) HM
274 ► California, San Diego County, Coronado — Birthplace of Naval Aviation —
Near Orange Avenue at 1st Street.
In 1910, on the unoccupied brushland of North Coronado Island, inventor and entrepreneur Glenn Hammond Curtiss opened his winter flying school for prospective "aeroplane pilots."Among his first class of students was Navy Lieutenant Theodore G. . . . — — Map (db m116835) HM
275 ► California, San Diego County, San Diego, Balboa Park — Casa del Prado —
Near El Prado.
The first Balboa Park replacement of a 1915 Exposition building, this structure was completed in 1971 with public bond funding. The ornamentation decorating the original building was replicated for the new building with the aid of private . . . — — Map (db m209504) HM
276 ► California, San Diego County, San Diego, Balboa Park — Laguna de Las Flores —
Near El Prado near Old Globe Way.
Designed by Bertram Goodhue and built for the 1915 Panama-California Exposition the "Laguna de las Flores" is one of the most photographed sites in Balboa Park and the City of San Diego. It consists of a northern smaller pond "La Lagunita" and a . . . — — Map (db m209306) HM
277 ► California, San Diego County, San Diego, La Jolla — Mt. Soledad National Veterans Memorial —
Near Soledad Park Road east of Via Capri, on the right when traveling west.
The Mt Soledad National Veterans Memorial is one of the most unique veterans memorials in America. It is the only one honoring veterans living and deceased from the Revolutionary War to current day conflicts. The Mt. Soledad Memorial . . . — — Map (db m280066) HM WM
278 ► California, San Diego County, San Diego, Palisades — The Balboa Park Club —
On Pan American Rd W, on the right when traveling south.
The Balboa Park Club was designed as the New Mexico State Building by Colorado architect Isaac Hamon Rapp for the 1915 Panam California Exposition. Inspired by the 300-year-old San Esteban del Rey mission church at Acoma Pueblo, it featured a Pueblo . . . — — Map (db m209027) HM
279 ► California, San Diego County, San Diego, Point Loma — Ingram Plaza — Preble Field, Naval Training Center San Diego — — Liberty Station — —
Near Cushing Road north of Roosevelt Road.
Panel 1 This plaza is dedicated to the memory of Osmond K. Ingram Gunner's Mate First Class United States Navy who sacrificed his life in an effort to save his ship and shipmates during an engagement between the U.S.S. Cassin and . . . — — Map (db m51535) HM
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280 ► California, San Diego County, San Diego, Point Loma — Ingram Plaza — Preble Field, Naval Training Center San Diego — — — Liberty Station — — —
On Historic Decatur Road, on the right when traveling north.
This plaza is dedicated to the memory of Osmond K. Ingram Gunner's Mate First Class United States Navy who sacrificed his life in an effort to save his ship and shipmates during an engagement between the U.S.S. Cassin and a German . . . — — Map (db m217548) HM WM
281 ► California, San Diego County, San Diego, Point Loma — The Night Watchmen —
Near Bayside Trail.
Soldiers carefully guarded this harbor during World Wars I (1917-1918) and II (1914-1945). As part of the night patrol, two or three soldiers operated a searchlight hidden behind this door. The five-foot diameter light was 8000 million . . . — — Map (db m205478) HM
282 ► California, San Francisco City and County, San Francisco, Chinatown — Chinese-American War Memorial —
Near Pine Street at Quincy Street, on the left when traveling east.
We Salute These Americans of Chinese Ancestry who Gave Their Lives for America in World Wars I & II Tom Kwong, Leo Sai, Bill Tom, Donald Ginn Chong, Lincoln Mark, Tung Ling Yee, Harry Wong, Daniel Lim, Clifford S. Low, Hon Y. Lee, John Wing . . . — — Map (db m71450) WM
283 ► California, San Francisco City and County, San Francisco, Civic Center — Ashurbanipal Monument — The Assyrians —
On Fulton Street east of Larkin Street, on the right when traveling east.
The Assyrians formed one of the earliest great empires in the world. Their civilization dates from 2700 B.C. with the important cultural centers at Ashur and Nineveh north of modern Baghdad. Beginning as a river civilization in Mesopotamia between . . . — — Map (db m32080) HM
284 ► California, San Francisco City and County, San Francisco, Golden Gate Park — General Pershing Memorial —
On Music Concorse at Bowl Drive, on the left when traveling south on Music Concorse.
In tribute to General Pershing and the victorious armies of the United States and her co-belligerents during the World War 1914-1918 Presented by Dr. Morris Herzstein 1922 — — Map (db m232777) WM
285 ► California, San Francisco City and County, San Francisco, Golden Gate Park — The Doughboy —
On John F. Kennedy Drive, on the right when traveling west.
This grove is dedicated to the memory of the members of the San Francisco Parlors, Native Sons of the Golden West, who gave their lives in the World's Wars I and II. World War I 1917-1918 Thomas J. Brady • Sylvan Brilliant • Herman . . . — — Map (db m235966) WM
286 ► California, San Francisco City and County, San Francisco, Main Post — Infantry Row —
On Montgomery Street, on the left when traveling east.
Infantry Row Presidio San Francisco Home of the 30th U.S. Infantry Regiment 1901-1941 "San Francisco's Own" WWI •   Valorous In Battle   • WWII Six Campaigns   • Ten Campaigns Four Invasions France     •   Africa . . . — — Map (db m135939) WM
287 ► California, San Francisco City and County, San Francisco, Presidio of San Francisco — Battery Lancaster —
Near Coastal Trail.
Defending the Golden Gate Battery Lancaster's mission was unique among the many artillery installations on this bluff. From 1900 through World War I, Lancaster's three guns offered the only artillery coverage from the south for the . . . — — Map (db m176564) HM
288 ► California, San Francisco City and County, San Francisco, Presidio of San Francisco — Setting A Deadly Obstacle Course — Fort Point Mine Depot —
Near San Francisco Bay Trail near Marine Drive.
The Fort Point Mine Depot was created to defend the West Coast’s greatest harbor from enemy attack. Here, U.S. Army personnel assembled mines, loaded them on ships and planted them in minefields outside the Golden Gate. An enemy ship attempting to . . . — — Map (db m63415) HM
289 ► California, San Joaquin County, Clements — James B. Anderson —
On Mackville Road, on the right when traveling north.
To honor James B. Anderson Pvt. Co. D. 364th Inf. 91st Div. An American Soldier He rests in the "Argonne", France, where he fell fighting for his country Dec, 4, 1894 - Oct. 4, 1918 — — Map (db m193549) WM
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290 ► California, San Joaquin County, Lathrop, Manuel Valverde Park — Lathrop Veteran’s Memorial —
On 5th Street south of L Street, on the right when traveling south.
Dedicated to all the veterans that served in each of the branches of the U.S. Military. Honoring those that gave their lives for the freedom of our great Nation. We are grateful to all for their ultimate sacrifice. They will never be forgotten. . . . — — Map (db m221070) WM
291 ► California, San Joaquin County, Manteca — Liberty Plot —
Near French Camp Road.
Dedicated to the boys Who Fought Overseas — In 1917 — — — Map (db m19532) HM
292 ► California, San Joaquin County, Stockton — 45 — Stockton Memorial Civic Auditorium — 1924 – 1925 —
On West Oak Street at Center Street, on the right when traveling east on West Oak Street.
The Classic Revival Style building by local Architects Glenn Allen, Ivan C. Satterlee and W. J. Wright features sculptured panels over the seven front entrances. A California marble floor and an art glass skylight, in the center of the flat dome. . . . — — Map (db m24002) HM
293 ► California, San Joaquin County, Tracy — Tracy War Memorial —
On 9th Street near North School Street, on the left when traveling east.
Middle Section: Dedicated to all men and women from the Tracy community who served their country in time of war An in memory of those who made the supreme sacrifice Left Section: Those who made the supreme . . . — — Map (db m211369) WM
294 ► California, San Joaquin County, Tracy — Tracy World War I Memorial and Honor Roll —
On North Central Avenue at 9th Avenue, on the left when traveling north on North Central Avenue.
In Honor * Richard Norton Coupe. * Thomas Shields De Haven. * Lewis A. Griffith. * James McDermott. * Wm. V. Schleiger. Made the supreme sacrifice. Adair. E M. · Adams. J.W. · Alviso, A.I. · Anderson, H. · Baatz, F. · . . . — — Map (db m156560) WM
295 ► California, San Mateo County, San Mateo — 1923 — Central Park Veterans Memorial – World War I —
Near South El Camino Real (State Highway 82).
This tree planted May 30th 1923 By San Mateo Post No.82 American Legion In Honor of those who served in World War I 1917 – 1919 — — Map (db m29181) HM
296 ► California, Santa Barbara County, Lompoc — Lompoc World War I Monument —
On South H Street at E. Cypress Avenue, on the left when traveling south on South H Street.
In honor of our World War heroes — — Map (db m67213) WM
297 ► California, Santa Barbara County, Santa Maria — Santa Maria Valley World War I Memorial —
On South McClelland Street at West Boone Street, on the right when traveling north on South McClelland Street.
In honor of the Santa Maria Valley veterans who gave their lives during the First World War Adamoli, Matteo · 09/27/1918 Badasci, Soren · 01/31/1918 Braden, Marshall · 08/11/1918 Burrel, Frank · 10/30/1918 Greely, Franklin · 07/11/1917 . . . — — Map (db m161502) WM
298 ► California, Santa Barbara County, Solvang — Solvang Park War Memorial —
On Mission Drive at 1st Street, on the right when traveling east on Mission Drive.
(1918 plaque) To the loyalty of those who joined the colors from here and served their country for the cause of Liberty and Humanity. Dedicated this Twenty Ninth day of December 1918. (2015 plaque) DEDICATED MAY 25, 2015 . . . — — Map (db m310402) WM
299 ► California, Santa Barbara County, Summerland — To the Loyalty — Summerland Veterans Memorial —
On Lillie Avenue just east of Colville Street, on the right when traveling east.
To the loyalty. Those who joined the colors from here served their country for the cause of Humanity and Liberty. Horace H. Abbott • Roland Wilder • Leon W. Darling • Charles V. Olds • Ernest Olds • Carl W. Carpenter • Thos D. Dickerson • . . . — — Map (db m155764) WM
300 ► California, Santa Barbara County, Vandenberg Space Force Base — USAF Medal of Honor Recipients —
On California Avenue at Oregon Avenue, on the right when traveling south on California Avenue.
In memory of USAF Medal of Honor Recipients World War I 2d Lt. Erwin R. Bleckley - Oct. 6, 1918, Binarville, France • 2d Lt. Harold E. Goettler - Oct. 6, 1918, Binarville, France • 2d Lt. Frank Luke, Jr. - Sept. 29, 1918, Murvaux, . . . — — Map (db m50514) HM

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