Declaration This Memorial Honors Men and Women Who Served Our Country in Time of War. In Time of Conflict or Peace. And Especially Those Who Lost Their Lives. Who Were Wounded or Maimed. And Who Were Held as Prisoners of War. These Stones . . . — — Map (db m181753) WM
By Concurrent Senate and House Resolution No. 93 adopted April 20, 1988 by the Oklahoma State Legislature and which was approved by the Oklahoma Transportation Commission on May 2, 1988, Oklahoma Highway 3 between Ada and Broken Bow, Oklahoma . . . — — Map (db m72490) HM
In memory of all veterans
of all wars of the
United States of America
especially to those veterans
who paid the supreme sacrifice
for the freedom that you enjoy. — — Map (db m72488) WM
Most decorated Indian soldier in United States history who was honored by receiving forty-two awards and medals from the U.S. Armed Forces including five Bronze Stars, four Silver Stars, three Purple Hearts and one Air Medal.
The brave combat . . . — — Map (db m182082) HM
Brave Wiinnebago hero whose courage and self-sacrifice reflects the traditional spirit of bravery inherited from Great Indian Warriors. He gave his life for his country. Saved his comrades in battle and was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor. . . . — — Map (db m182108) HM
Honor Roll of All Cement Area Men Who Died While Our Country. 2nd LT. William A. Simms 2nd LT. V. Leslie Dixon Clyde Walker, S. SGT. Samuel Lawrence Estes, PVT. Sidney Ezzell, PVT. Lester Logston, SA Loftin McGinnis, CPL. John David . . . — — Map (db m192435) WM
During World War II, an eastern portion of the Fort Reno lands served as an internment work camp for German & Italian Prisoners of War. Mostly from Gen. Rommel's Afrikakorp, captured in North Africa, over 1,300 Germans were brought to Fort Reno by . . . — — Map (db m171128) HM
March 14, 1943 Aeronca L-3C Grasshopper
Emil M. Horkavi Gary, Indiana Frank M. Dimond Wilmington, California
November 4, 1943 B-17 Flying Fortress
Derald C. Holland, Santa Ana, California
Lee R. Woodall Jr. El Dorado, Arkansas . . . — — Map (db m209383) HM WM
WW II CO Co K 152nd Inf 38th Inf Div
Wounded in Philippine Islands May 16, 1945
Korea CO Tank Co 179 Inf Reg 45 Inf Div wounded May 6, 1952
Distinguished Service Cross
Distinguished Service Cross by direction of the President under the . . . — — Map (db m180534) HM WM
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A grateful Cherokee Nation dedicates
this memorial to all men and women,
both living and dead,
who have defended their families
their people and their homeland
(rear)
These names are carved in stone forever
so that . . . — — Map (db m108886) WM
Dedicated to veterans who served during World War I · World War II · Korean War · Vietnam War To honor men and women who bravely served their country during war and peace resting here in the Doaksville
Ft. Towson Cemetery Erected in the year of our . . . — — Map (db m236991) WM
Birthplace & Boyhood Home
Col. John L. Smith Dec. 26, 1914 - June 10, 1972
Col. John Lucien Smith U.S.M.C. In 54 days of aerial combat in the Solomon Islands he destroyed 19 Japanese planes to become the leading air ace of World War II at that . . . — — Map (db m144843) HM WM
The Schneider was the most heavily used howitzer by American artillery units in World War I. Prior to World War I, the U.S. Army's dissatisfaction with the American-designed 6-inch howitzer, Model of 1908, led to the adoption of the French 155mm . . . — — Map (db m193262) HM
The Leichte Feld Haubitze M14/17 was originally produced at Skoda Works at Pilsen for the armies of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. It was basically the 100mm tube of the Skoda Model 16/17 Mountain Howitzer mounted on the standard 191 carriage. . . . — — Map (db m193134) HM
This small mountain gun saw service on both sides in two world wars. It was designed and built by the famous Skoda Works in the city of Pilsen, in present day Czech Republic. Skoda was one of the finest and largest arms manufacturers in Europe. A . . . — — Map (db m193212) HM
This excellent Austro-Hungarian howitzer entered service in 1917 and remained in service during World War II with the German Army. Prior to the First World War, the 7.65cm and the 8.35cm Field Guns were designed at the famous Skoda Works at Pilsen. . . . — — Map (db m193133) HM
The 25-pounder was the principal field artillery weapon of the British Army in World War II. Developed during the 1930's to replace both the 18-pounder (84 mm) gun and the 4.5-inch (114mm) howitzer, the 25-pounder was the first British artillery . . . — — Map (db m193209) HM
The "Five Five" entered service in the summer of 1941 and saw heavy use with British and Commonwealth Armies in World War II, the Korean War and other conflicts into the 1970s. Developed during the 1930's, the gun was designed to replace the 6-inch . . . — — Map (db m216438) HM
The Ordnance Quick Firing 18-pounder Gun was the principal field artillery for British and Commonwealth forces during World War I. It was a composite design consisting of an Armstrong gun, a Vickers recoil system, a Royal Ordnance Factory sights and . . . — — Map (db m193171) HM
Colonel Jack L. Treadwell epitomized the Army Value of Personal Courage perhaps as no other soldier in the history of the nation. During his 33 years of service, he earned every medal of valor possible for a member of the United States Army. For . . . — — Map (db m82374) HM
This weapon is a Czechoslovakian version of the Austro-Hungarian Model 14 10cm, heavily used in World War I. It was updated in 1919 by the famous Czechoslovakian arms maker, Skoda, in Pilsen. The updated howitzers had new wheels and rubber tires to . . . — — Map (db m193167) HM
This Czechoslovakian designed and built weapon served as one of the German Army's heavy field howitzers during World War II. The famous arms maker, Skoda in Pilsen, Czechoslovkia designed this new howitzer in the mid-1930s. When the Germans took . . . — — Map (db m193261) HM
The 155mm Gun (GPF), dubbed the Grand Puissance or "High Powered" Filloux (GPF), was a very successful weapon of rugged design named in honor of its French designer, Captain Louis J.F. Filloux. It has a large angle of traverse for its . . . — — Map (db m193494) HM
The Saint Chamond self-propelled French gun was introduced late in World War I. The GPF designation, Grand Puissance Filloux, translates as High-Power Filloux. The vehicle was designed by Louis Filloux at the Schneider works. The weapon . . . — — Map (db m193121) HM
The 150mm Heavy Field Howitzer M1913 was one of the principal howitzers used by the German Foot (Heavy) Artillery during World War I. When the 15cm lange Schwere Feld Haubitze 13 was introduced in the German Heavy Batteries during WW I. It . . . — — Map (db m193165) HM
This was the standard divisional artillery medium howitzer of the German army in World War II. It entered service in 1934 and was the result of a joint Krupp and Rheinmetall design. Originally manufactured by Rhienmetall-Borsig AG in . . . — — Map (db m193223) HM
Developed in 1937 with the leadership of rocket scientist, Walter Dornberger and Werner von Braun, this new 6-barrel rocket launcher was designated as the Nebelwerfer 41, roughly translated as Smoke Thrower. It entered service with German . . . — — Map (db m193208) HM
During World War II, the Mφrser 18 was a widely used heavy howitzer of the German Army. Designed by the armament firm of Krupp, Mφrser 18 entered service in 1939. It featured a brilliantly-designed "double-recoil" carriage. Not only . . . — — Map (db m206493) HM
This unique rocket launcher introduced in 1944, was capable of firing both 150 and 300mm smoke, chemical and high-explosive spin-stablized rockets. The 30cm Raketenwerfer 56 consisted of the launching rails of the 30cm Nebelwerfer 42 . . . — — Map (db m193211) HM
The most famous of all artillery in World War II was the dreaded German 88. First designed as an anti-aircraft weapon, it entered service in 1933 as the Flak 18. In 1936, the Flak 36 with a multi-sectioned barrel was introduced. This feature . . . — — Map (db m193259) HM
The famous Czech armament maker, Skoda, produced a 22cm prototype of this heavy mortar. The German High Command directed that the caliber be changed to 21cm to utilize the German standard ammunition. The first GrW 69s were produced in November 1944 . . . — — Map (db m193214) HM
In the late, 1920s the requirement for the heavy 100mm gun was given to the two rival companies of Krupp and Rheinmetall. The production model was an amalgamation of both designs with the Rheinmetall gun on a Krupp carriage. Introduced in 1933, a . . . — — Map (db m193504) HM
The development of this cannon by Rheinmetall began in 1933 as a replacement for the aging 15cm Kanone 16. Entering service as the German Army's standard heavy gun in 1938, it weighed two tons more than its predecessor and only gave 2,500 yards . . . — — Map (db m182364) HM
Designed by the German famous arms company, Krupp, this powerful gun entered service in 1941. It was primarily used for long-range counter-battery fire at the corps level. The K-18 used the same carriage as the 21cm Mφrser 18, which has a . . . — — Map (db m193260) HM
This special lightweight recoilless weapon was introduced in 1943 for service with German Airborne units. It was similar in principle of design to the German 75mm airborne gun L.G. 40. The LG was produced in three variations with the only difference . . . — — Map (db m193263) HM
A powerful self-propelled gun was needed by the Italian Artillery to support their armored units. Only this M149/40 was completed at the Ansaldo Factory in Genoa in late 1942. It used the excellent Model 35 149mm Cannon on a highly modified Carro . . . — — Map (db m206499) HM
Introduced in 1908, the Type 41 was originally the standard Japanese pack artillery piece. When it was superseded by the Type 94 75mm mountain pack gun in 1934, the Type 41 was re-designated as an infantry "regimental" gun. Japanese weapon type . . . — — Map (db m206523) HM
The most modern of the Japanese Field Artillery of World War II was the 75mm Field Gun Type 90, which was loosely based on the French Schneider 85mm Gun, Model of 1927. The Type 90 designation came from its acceptance into Japanese Army service in . . . — — Map (db m206522) HM
This was the heaviest of the Soviet field artillery weapons in World War II. Known as the B-4, this large powerful howitzer was mounted on three different carriages with the first two on wheels. The most successful carriage used tracks, which was a . . . — — Map (db m193490) HM
The Model 1931/37 was one of the Soviet Union's long range guns of World War II. The 122mm Field Gun M1931/37 (A-19) was composed of the tube of the 122mm Field Gun M 1931 mounted on the carriage of the 152mm Gun Howitzer M1937. This weapon proved . . . — — Map (db m206525) HM
The Model 1938 weapon was one of the most popular and successful Soviet designs of World War II. Even though it was a completely new design, it was still able to fire the same projectiles as its predecessor, the Model 1910/30. The M1938 was the . . . — — Map (db m193491) HM
This was originally a Soviet built 76.2mm Field Gun Model 1939. The M39 was a new design by artillery engineer, Vasiliy Grabin, of Joseph Stalin Factory No. 2 in Gorky. Also designated the F-22 USV, the M39 was an entirely new design that solved the . . . — — Map (db m193201) HM
The 8-inch Howitzer was known as a very accurate artillery piece that delivered a shell weighing over 200 lbs. The Westervelt Board findings of 1919 made the existing 155mm Gun and 8-Inch Howitzer systems inferior in range, traverse and elevation. . . . — — Map (db m193496) HM
The JB-2 was the first American guided missile (an American copy of the German V1 Flying Bomb) and it was called the Loon, JB-2 (Jet Bomb). Intended for the invasion of Japan, the first JB-2 was launched in October 1944. The war ended, however, . . . — — Map (db m206529) HM
The M1 240mm Howitzer entered service in 1943 and first saw operational use at Anzio Beachhead, Italy, in January 1944. Along with the 8-inch Gun the M1, which was mounted on the same carriage, the 240mm howitzer played a part in destroying the . . . — — Map (db m206510) HM
This is one of the lesser-known American artillery pieces of World War II. In the 1920s, the US Army Ordnance Department designed two new pieces, a 4.7-inch gun and a 155mm howitzer. The Westervelt Board, a post-World War I committee studying . . . — — Map (db m206486) HM
The M1 8-inch Gun, which fired a large and effective round at a very long range (20 miles), entered service in 1943. It served in five battalions, in Italy and France, and in three battalions in the Pacific. The 8-inch Gun was primarily used for . . . — — Map (db m206492) HM
The 240mm Howitzer, M1 and the 8-inch Gun, M1, were the heaviest American artillery weapons fielded in WWII. A new 240mm/8-inch transport wagon was designed suitable for high-speed towing, but took longer than anticipated to field. The first . . . — — Map (db m206509) HM
The M2A1 was the standard U.S. divisional artillery piece of World War II and served in large numbers in both the Korean War and in the Vietnam War. It was the most commonly used American artillery piece of World War II. It equipped 264 field . . . — — Map (db m216911) HM
The M37 105mm Howitzer Motor Carriage (HMC) arrived too late for service in World War II, but the M37 did see considerable combat in the Korean War in the early 1950s. The M37 replaced the heavier and slower M7 105mm Howitzer Motor Carriage, known . . . — — Map (db m206526) HM
With the great success of the M12 155mm Gun Motor Carriage (GMC) in Western Europe, by 1944 the Army was convinced that a new self-propelled gun was needed as the supply of old 155m guns used on the M12 had been exhausted. The new vehicle used the . . . — — Map (db m206496) HM
With the great success of the M12 155mm Gun Motor Carriage (GMC) in Western Europe and the supply of the old World War I era 155mm guns used on the M12 was being exhausted, the Army was convinced by 1944 that a new self-propelled gun was needed. . . . — — Map (db m193501) HM
The Americal (23rd) Infantry Division is unique in the annuals U.S. Army history. It was the only modern Army division that began with a name and no number assigned to it. Each time it was activated in war it grew out of a Task Force first. All . . . — — Map (db m106243) HM WM
The US Army standardized the M1 90mm anti aircraft gun in 1940 and steadily improved its design in the first two years of the US involvement in WWII. By 1943, however it was determined that a more versatile weapon was needed. The M1 was a . . . — — Map (db m182454) HM
"Not In Vain"
may be the pride of
those who survived
and the epitaph of
those who fell
Winston Churchill
Dedicated on the Eleventh Hour of the Eleventh Day of the Eleventh Month in the Year of Our Lord One Thousand Nine Hundred and . . . — — Map (db m67801) WM
This 3 Inch 50mm Deck Gun is
dedicated to Clifford Murl Satterfield
Aviation [Machinist's] Mate First Class
U.S. Navy, Killed in Action
off the U.S.S. Enterprise. South Pacific
April 29, 1944 — — Map (db m41922) HM
This hatchcover from the WWII submarine USS Batfish SS 310 is dedicated to the men of the U.S. Navy who have given their lives in defense of their country. — — Map (db m41918) WM
By the authority of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States be it known that Comrades
Elbert R. Anderson ∙ Walter G. Bisbee ∙ Edward R. Burris ∙ Clarence A. Davis ∙ Ralph H. Gable, Jr. ∙ Lee J. Johnson . . . — — Map (db m41939) HM
This sculpture is a tribute to the pioneers of Oklahoma. The farmer, "Boomer" Sooner represents the spirit of the pioneers who settled the frontier during the 1893 Land Run. The WWII aviator is Lt. Col. Leon Vance, Medal of Honor recipient, Enid . . . — — Map (db m216181) HM
Freedom Is Not Free
In honor of all Garvin Countians who sacrificed their lives while serving our country in time of war, for it is only through the efforts of those who served, and those who died, that America enjoys the freedom and prosperity . . . — — Map (db m121754) WM
Honoring all who served and in everlasting memory of those who made the supreme sacrifice in World War I and in World War II To keep forever living the freedom for which they fought we dedicate this memorial to our war dead of both World Wars . . . — — Map (db m165639) WM
Leonard "Skinny" Allen Billy Ames Willie Lee Anderson Melvin Arnett Fred Bean David A. Bettinger Eugene Bradley Russell O. Bradley Dewitt Brawley John Lewis Chisolm Clinton B. Clifton William L. Coffman Amos Conley Roy R. . . . — — Map (db m187867) WM
Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient
For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty as commanding officer of the U.S.S. LSC(L)(3)-122. During operations against enemy Japanese forces in . . . — — Map (db m188220) HM WM
In honor of the employees of
Blackwell Zinc Company, Inc.
who served our country during World War II
and in memory of those
who made the supreme sacrifice
Keith M. Abshire
Rex U. Abshire
Clyde H. Adams
Charles E. . . . — — Map (db m223515) WM
On behalf of the Royal Air Force Cadets and the US Army Air Force who served and trained at the Darr School of Aeronautics Number 6 British Flying Training School in Ponca City between August 1941 and April 1944. Their association registers their . . . — — Map (db m223521) HM WM
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Site of German Prisoner of War Camp known as Camp Tonkawa – World War II – Jan. 1943 – Sept 1945
See other side for story
(back)
Between October and December 1942 more than 900 construction . . . — — Map (db m55713) HM
World War One
Walter Brown William Woolridge Hula Holliman
World War Two
D.A. Brand Jr. George Kenneth Cariker Ralph Creekmore John R. Elder Joe Sid Folsom Alvia Gregory Hazel Hall Thomas Burnett Howell Quince Albert . . . — — Map (db m231691) WM
World War I Allison O. Alford ∙ Denzil Alzey ∙ Arthur J. Armitage ∙ Ledder Baker ∙ Merl Bishop ∙ Charles S. Bouse ∙ Dick Bradbury ∙ Dick Brown ∙ Joseph Brown ∙ Archie E. Bryant ∙ . . . — — Map (db m41769) WM
"In the shadow of liberty there are many benefits and freedoms for us all. But, they are protected at a cost of great personal tragedy."
In Honor of Those Who
Served the United States of
America in War and Peace.
Since the first men left . . . — — Map (db m41885) HM
In memory of all veterans of Company G · 180th Infantry Regiment · 45th Infantry Division. Home station Idabel, Oklahoma 1918 - 1968
World War II 511 Days and Korean War 429 Days
Awards - One Medal of Honor, Eight Distinguished Service . . . — — Map (db m194228) WM
Gunner's Mate 3rd Class Paul Henry Carr, USNR (1924-1944), heroic Gun Captain of the After 5-inch Mount of the Destroyer Escort, Samuel B. Roberts (DE-413), died during the battle off Samar, Battle of Leyte Gulf, 25 Oct. 1944. He was awarded a . . . — — Map (db m73155) HM
Dedicated to the men
and women of Haskell
who served their
country with honor
In Memoriam
1917 - 1918
Toll Donaghe
1941 - 1945
Raymond Harmon Lee Elliott, Jr.
Tommie Riddle Arthur Miller
Joe S. Ferguson Ralph Cantrell . . . — — Map (db m111690) WM
In memory of
Benjamin Howard Gaston, M.D.
1926 - 1997
1947 - Graduated
Johns Hopkins Medical School
Captain, United States Army
Surgical Research Unit
Brooke Army Medical Center
In honor of
forty years of surgical service
to . . . — — Map (db m108930) HM WM
This open air theatre is dedicated as a living memorial to our comrades of World War I and World War II who gave their lives in the service of their beloved country.
It looks across to the Cookson Hills, the site of Camp Gruber, where the . . . — — Map (db m108931) HM WM
Theodore A. Bellard MMI
Walter R. Blanchard CTM
John A. Bolton RM1
Thomas L. Brannan S1
Grady G. Byus, Jr. MM1
Earl W. Cassidy LTJG
John P.Cooley MM2
Billy B. Crawford F3
Albert E. Croft EM2
William T. Dawson EM2
Edwin Denby, . . . — — Map (db m108912) HM WM
In Memoriam
to those who served and died
in defense of their country
Spanish American War
Mexican War
World War I
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In Memoriam
to those who fought . . . — — Map (db m108923) WM
Dedicated to the young men of the Otoe Missouri Indians who served in the Civil War, World War I, World War II, Korean Campaign — — Map (db m201093) WM
Built for military purposes as project of the Works Project Administration (W.P.A.) at a cost of $39,501.00.
Regimental Headquarters Company 179th Infantry, 45th Division mobilized here for World War II on Sept. 16, 1940 and the Korean War on . . . — — Map (db m171173) HM
World War II
Sept 1940 - May 1945
Eight campaigns
511 combat days
1,268 KIA
Korean War
Sept 1950 - April 1954
Four campaigns
429 combat days
299 KIA
(at base of memorial:)
179th Infantry Regiment
Memorial . . . — — Map (db m189288) WM
Altus Air Force Base became operational in January 1943 to train pilots to fly multiengine aircraft during World War II. The base was deactivated in 1945, but then reactivated in 1953 to train transport plane pilots. Pilots flying B-47 and B-52 . . . — — Map (db m174851) HM
WWI
1LT George P. Hays, USA
CPL Samuel M. Sampler, USA
CPL Harold L. Turner, USA
WWII
2LT Ernest Childers, USA
SSG John R. Crews, USA
CDR Ernest E. Evans, USN
1LT Donald J. Gott, USAAF
PVT Harold G. Kiner, USA
LT Richard . . . — — Map (db m189289) WM
The “American Doughboy” represents the American Soldier of WWI. He is charging over the top towards the enemy line, carrying full field equipment. He was erected as a memorial to the war veterans “by the people.” He arrived . . . — — Map (db m90793) WM
Chilocco Indian School Graduate
Lieutenant Colonel U.S. Army Retired
Medal of Honor, World War II
Valor
Ernest Childers earned the Medal of Honor, the United States of America's highest military honor, when he was a 2nd Lt. in the Army's . . . — — Map (db m181810) WM
In memory of and tribute to all veterans.
Dedicated to those who have served
George Dillon Peter C Bigheart L B Calvin Strother N Shaw James W Sapp William Todd Chester W Owen James P Middlebrook Ed Batschelett Orville V . . . — — Map (db m206317) WM
During WWII 1941-1945 The Spartan School of Aeronautics British Flying Training School No. Three, was established in Miami, OK to train British Pilots without the risk of enemy interference.
Miami's roster included 2,124 Royal Air Force Cadets . . . — — Map (db m170970) HM
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