The first of four Colombian Battalions to serve in Korea during the war arrived in June 1951 and remained until being replaced by the 2nd Battalion Colombia in July 1952. The 3rd Battalion Colombia provided relief in November 1952 and was replaced . . . — — Map (db m191416) HM WM
Beginning in June 1951, Ethiopia furnished three 1,200-man battalions to the UN Command, the 1st Kagnew Battalion, 2nd Kagnew Battalion and 3rd
Kagnew Battalion. The first of these battalions arrived in May 1951 and was assigned to the U.S. 7th . . . — — Map (db m191418) HM WM
This building is named for Horace O. Davis whose dedication and estimable service to the USS Alabama Battleship Commission enhanced the memories of the personnel, who served aboard the USS Alabama and the honor of the people of the Great State for . . . — — Map (db m50427) HM
By late 1943 it had become apparent to some within the U.S. Army that the Sherman tank was not up to dealing with some of the newer Panzers nor the Tiger tanks the Germans were producing. Development on a new, more powerful medium tank had to start, . . . — — Map (db m191557) HM
The U.S. Army introduced the M19 Multiple Gun Motor Carriage in 1944. It was a self propelled anti-aircraft gun armed with twin 40mm Bofors rifles. The Bofors had proved devastating to aircraft in the war up to that point. Using them for mobile air . . . — — Map (db m191559) HM
The role of tanks has been an evolving concept. During WWII, for example, US tanks were classified into categories of light, medium, and heavy. Their role directly related to infantry support while tank destroyers were used to combat enemy armor. . . . — — Map (db m191553) HM
The advance party of the Dutch contingent arrived in Korea on October 24, 1950, but the remainder of the units men did not arrive until December 1950. During the conflict the Royal Netherlands Navy was awarded the Presidential Unit Citation of the . . . — — Map (db m191384) HM WM
As the Second World War drew to a close the Soviets were hard at work creating a new tank. During the War they developed the T-44 from the trusty T-34 tank. It performed better with more armor. The Soviets wanted to increase the firepower of the . . . — — Map (db m191560) HM
Thailand was among the first UN countries to send troops to fight in Korea. It contributed the 2,100 man 21st Royal Thailand Regiment consisting of three infantry battalions. Arriving in August 1950, the regiment was assigned to the US 1st Calvary . . . — — Map (db m191420) HM WM
The Fallen Guardians Monument
Dedicated to the personnel who lost their lives
while performing Coast Guard missions in Alabama
Eternal Father, Lord of Hosts, watch oer the ones who guard our coasts, protect them from the raging seas and give . . . — — Map (db m136756) WM
The monument is dedicated to the men and women of the U.S. Coast Guard and its predecessor agencies who have served their nation from facilities in Mobile in an unbroken chain since the assignment of the revenue cutter "Alabama" to the port city in . . . — — Map (db m162425) HM WM
In memory of Col Ephraim Kirby,
First General Grand of High Priest,
The General Grand Chapter Royal Arch Masons
of the US,
1798-1804,
Born Woodbury Conn.,
Feb. 23, 1757,
Died Ft. Stoddert,
Oct 20, 1804.
East facing Side . . . — — Map (db m266750) HM WM
The 4th Aviation Squadron was an all African-American unit established at Maxwell Air Force Base on June 10, 1941, and it was one of the first African-American units established in Alabama. Though its official mission was stated as . . . — — Map (db m158650) HM
Established here in 1931, was the birthplace and nurturing ground of American air doctrine. In the ferment of a decade of thought and debate, the Air Corps Tactical School gave rise to concepts for the strategic and operational deployment of U.S. . . . — — Map (db m79085) HM
This monument is dedicated in honor of Airman First Class John L. Levitow of Hartford, Connecticut, the first Air Force enlisted man to receive the Congressional Medal of Honor. On the night of 24 February 1969, Airman First Class Levitow was a . . . — — Map (db m95394) HM
25 June 1996
This day signaled to the Air Force and our nation
that we were at war with a determined and evil
enemy. It was the opening salvo in what would
become a much greater conflict.
The Khobar Towers attack was a story of . . . — — Map (db m220477) WM
From Division Headquarters, located at this point from August 1917 to May 1918, was directed the training of the Thirty Seventh Division, National Guard Troops of Ohio, for Service in the World War.
The Relief map below indicates the locations . . . — — Map (db m38899) HM
The six streets which cross Dexter Avenue between Court Square and the State Capitol are named for Oliver Hazard Perry, James Lawrence, Thomas Macdonough, Issac Hull, Stephen Decatur and William Bainbridge, all naval officers of the War of 1812. . . . — — Map (db m99545) HM
9th Infantry Division. The 9th Division was organized on 18 July 1918 at Camp Sheridan for service in World War I. When the War ended, 11 November 1918, deployment of the Division to France was canceled and it was demobilized on 15 February . . . — — Map (db m76161) HM
Dedicated to all who have
served in the Armed Forces of
the United States of America
Never to be forgotten for
giving the ultimate sacrifice
for our freedom
Duty Honor Country — — Map (db m86475) WM
The M601A Tank was manufactured by
Chrysler Detroit Tank Plant in Michigan in the 1960's.
The M60 became the US Army's first generation
"Main Battle Tank". The improved suspension and armor
protection was introduced in the new turret design . . . — — Map (db m165156) WM
This park is dedicated to all Morgan County Veterans who have given their lives while serving in the armed forces of the United States of America during active wartime. Each of the five black granite monuments on the inner circle represents the five . . . — — Map (db m165155) WM
On August 10th, 1990, the 101st Congress passed U.S. Public Law 101-335,
recognizing the National League of Families POW/MIA Flag and designating
it as a symbol of our Nations concern and commitment to resolving as
fully as possible the fate of . . . — — Map (db m165176) WM
Side 1
Alexander, Jr John PVT World War I
Alford, George PFC World War II
Alford, Ottis F CPL Korean War
Ayers, Thomas P PFC World War II
Baker, Fred S PVT World War I
Bartlett, Richard G PFC World War II
Bennett, . . . — — Map (db m165179) WM
Alexander, Bobby Ray CPL Vietnam War
Blevins, James H PFC World War II
Brindley, Warren B PFC World War II
Burgess, Percy B PFC World War II
Carithers, Marvin L B CPL World War II
Hendrix, Paul G SSGT Vietnam War
Hendrix, . . . — — Map (db m165166) WM
Baker, Dorsey M EM, C World War I
Blankenship, Theron A S1C World War II
Bussey, Ewell SA World War I
Curbow, Charles C S1C World War II
Fields, Ezell W SM1C World War II
Hoff, Atlee H LT World War II
Houser, Joseph T A0M1 . . . — — Map (db m165175) WM
USS San Jose (AFS-7)Anchors
The USS San Jose was a Mars-class combat stores ship acquired by the
U.S. Navy in 1970. She served as a navy ship until November 1993 and
was involved in the Vietnam War and the Persian Gulf War. She was . . . — — Map (db m165160) WM
Honoring all who
served and in memory
of those who made
the supreme sacrifice
in World War 1 and 2 and
the Korean Conflict.
Lebanon Panama Grenada Desert Storm Afghanistan Somalia Iraq USS Cole Bosnia
58,220
Killed in . . . — — Map (db m267742) WM
In Honor and Remembrance
of the Heroes and Victims in the
Fight Against Terrorism
and to Celebrate the
Enduring Spirit of All Americans — — Map (db m267741) WM
To All The American Servicemen and Women Of Pike County, Alabama Who Paid The Supreme Sacrifice in Wars for Their Country and for The Freedom We Now Enjoy Each Day. The Price of Life, Liberty and Pursuit of Happiness
World War I Korea . . . — — Map (db m231991) WM
American Revolution Bicentennial 1776-1976
Avenue Of Flags
1982
Deceased veterans of the following wars:
Spanish American War
Gibson, Samuel B. Henderson, Gus Sr. Segars, Hugh J.
Civil War
Daughtry, Henry C. . . . — — Map (db m269457) WM
In memory of those who returned home from our countrys wars but later died as a result of chemical agent poisoning, post traumatic stress disorder, or other combat - related causes. They left the war, but the war never left them. — — Map (db m249800) WM
In Memory Of
All Those Still
Unaccounted
For
This memorial has been placed here to honor those who left home and family to go to a foreign land and give their lives for the causes of freedom and justice in doing so. Many of these . . . — — Map (db m249806) WM
To all the American servicemen and women of Pike County, Alabama who paid the supreme sacrifice in wars for their country and for the freedom we now enjoy each day. The price of life, liberty and pursuit of happiness.
World War I World War . . . — — Map (db m267681) WM
In honor of the fallen heroes of Crenshaw, Barbour, Butler, Henry & Pike Counties who gave their lives in the Vietnam War.
Bracken, Randy C. Branno, Paul D. Campbell, Thomas J.D. Coes, Barry B. Cooper, William M. Davis, Willie L. . . . — — Map (db m249812) WM
Irvin Harrington Ayres Ray V. Bailey Cleveland D. Beck Elmer L. Belcher, Jr. Bonnie L. Benefield Harvey R. Bennett Oliver J. Bowen Willie D. Burke R.J. Butler William C. Cars Donald Carson Collidge D. Cofield Claude B. Cook . . . — — Map (db m235572) WM
Four score and seven years ago our fathers brought forth on this continent, a new nation, conceived in liberty, and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal.
Now we are engaged in a great civil war, testing whether that nation, . . . — — Map (db m120002) WM
This military graveyard was established soon after Fort Mitchell was built by General John Floyd of the Georgia Militia. Located just south of the stockade, the cemetery was used between 1813 and 1840 during the fort's occupation by Georgia and . . . — — Map (db m26122) HM
Harless Cemetery was established as a burying ground in the early 1800s. It is on land homesteaded by Henry Harless, Jr., that was later owned and subsequently deeded to the cemetery by members of the Wyatt family. The oldest surviving marker is for . . . — — Map (db m24914) HM
On behalf of a grateful nation in recognition of the men and women who bravely served their country during war and peace. Especially those who gave their lives as the ultimate sacrifice to preserve freedom throughout the world. — — Map (db m89727) WM
Seven Battle Stars
☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆
World War II
☆ Iwo Jima Operation
☆ Okinawa Gunto Operation
First of the 31 ship convoy with occupation troops
to dock at Yokohama on VJ Day, . . . — — Map (db m12212) HM
Lyman Ward Military Academy was founded in 1898 as the Southern Industrial Institute by Dr. Lyman Ward, a Universalist minister from New York. Dr. Ward established SII to educate the poor children of Alabama, many of whom had few opportunities due . . . — — Map (db m25501) HM
From the Revolution to the War on Terror, Tuscaloosans have served in the armed forces and made civilian contributions.
In World Wars I and I thousands of area citizens served and 247 gave their lives. Local industries produced essential war . . . — — Map (db m217189) HM WM
This 1916 gun was used by the American Expeditionary Forces in World War I as part of a horse drawn caisson. During the war, American forces were loaned guns, planes, and other equipment from the French arsenal.
This gun was moved to Veterans . . . — — Map (db m35506) HM
Built 1829 as University dining hall.
Remodeled as a residence 1840.
Occupied by Gorgas family 1879-1953
(Reverse):
Preserved as a memorial to:
General Josiah Gorgas (1818-1883)
Chief of Ordnance, C. S. A. 1861-1865 . . . — — Map (db m29301) HM
5 inch / 25 caliber
“Dual Purpose” secondary artillery gun
The U.S.S. Tuscaloosa was equipped with eight such guns, located in single turrets, four on either side of the ship. Developed in the 1920s, its purpose was for both . . . — — Map (db m35507) HM
Initially Manufactured by Chrysler Corporation
Crew: 4
Maximum Speed: 30mph
Weight: 57 tons
Maximum range: 260 miles
Armament: Main 105mm gun, Secondary 50 caliber machine gun, M240 coaxial machine gun.
The first M60 tanks were . . . — — Map (db m35512) HM
These gates are replicas of the gates for Northington General Hospital, a U.S. Army Hospital that operated on this site during World War II. From 1947 to 1952, Northington General Hospital was the temporary home of DCH Regional Medical Center while . . . — — Map (db m35517) HM
Provided by local veterans and other dedicated citizens, this memorial pays tribute to all veterans of Tuscaloosa County who were engaged in the nine major American wars, 1776-1976. Rising centrally is the mainmast of World War II heavy cruiser USS . . . — — Map (db m35475) HM
The Tuscaloosa Veterans Administration (VA) Hospital was constructed in the early 1930's and was dedicated on July 6, 1932. The 272 bed General Medical and Surgical Hospital began admitting patients on July 15, 1932. In 1940, the hospital was . . . — — Map (db m203526) HM
In 1940, the U.S. Army put out a call to automobile manufacturers to produce a fast, lightweight, all terrain vehicle. The answer came in the form of the Willys MB. The Jeep was instrumental in World War II, the Korean War, and Vietnam.
This . . . — — Map (db m35515) HM
The citizens of Winston County express our deepest gratitude to our fellow citizens who have made the ultimate sacrifice in the defense of our freedom and to the many others who have been and are willing to do so. — — Map (db m201732) WM
Alaskans Fallen In World War II
SGT James Abercrombie
PVT Daniel Adams
PFC Ralph Aden
SSG George F. Alexander
ENS Awen M. Anderson
SSG Garnet E. Archer
CAPT Charles F. Aylworth
CPL Bruce D. Bridwell . . . — — Map (db m254466) WM
To those Alaska Veterans
whose eyes have seen
what the protected
will never know.
Dedicated May 28, 2001
Sculptor Joan Bugbee Jackson, '01 — — Map (db m254463) WM
This memorial to Anchorage's war veterans and other who
have served in the Armed Forces of the United States was
planned, financed and constructed by those in the community
who understand and acknowledge the response to duty, the
spirit . . . — — Map (db m254465) WM
Dedicated to all men and women
wounded in all our wars.
My stone is red for the blood they shed.
The medal I bear is my countrys
way to show they care.
If I could be seen by all mankind
maybe peace will come in my . . . — — Map (db m254232) WM
Presented to
City of Anchorage
by the
Veterans of Foreign Wars
In honor of those who answered the call
to arms in defense of their country.
Dedicated Memorial Day 1958 — — Map (db m254464) WM
The 3rd Wing, in one form or another, has served the United States on a
continuing basis since its activation as the US Army Surveillance Group on
1 July 1919. Including squadrons active in World War I (the 19th and 90th
Fighter Squadrons), . . . — — Map (db m254540) HM WM
"I believe in the future he who holds Alaska will hold the world,
and I think it is the most important strategic place in the world."
Brigadier General William "Billy" Mitchell
12 February 1935 — — Map (db m254469) HM
The U.S. Army arrived at Valdez during the Gold Rush to build a trail into the interior. They found the Valdez Glacier impassable much of the year. To bypass the glacier, they cut a narrow trail along the walls of rugged Keystone Canyon. The Goat . . . — — Map (db m49611) HM
Lieutenant Henry T. Allen led one of America's epic journeys of exploration in 1885. In five months, his expedition crossed 1,500 miles of largely unexplored territory including this valley. The information Allen collected about interior Alaska . . . — — Map (db m255523) HM
The History of the Purple Heart
In 1783 during the American Revolution, General George Washington first awarded a decoration of embroidered purple fabric in the shape of a heart called the Badge of Military Merit. The decoration was . . . — — Map (db m282428) WM
These days, you'll have a hard time sighting Curry - a deserted station about 100 miles south of here, in the Talkeetna Mountains, But in 1923, it would have been hard to miss; Curry was where you spend the night - or lingered longer - as you . . . — — Map (db m283126) HM
The F-16 "Fighting Falcon entered duty
with the Air Force in 1979. Designed as a
multi-role fighter, the aircraft has enjoyed
tremendous success in both air-to-air and
air-to-ground capacities. The first F-16 came
to Eielson when the . . . — — Map (db m255935) HM WM
Heritage Park
Dedicated to the Everlasting Spirit of Excellence
Demonstrated Over the Past 57 Years by the
Men and Women of "26-Mile Strip" and Eielson AFB,
Whose Efforts Have Empowered the
Heritage and Legacy of Airpower in Alaska. . . . — — Map (db m255939) HM
The Medal of Honor Monument recognizes the sacrifices and accomplishments of all airmen that helped make this country free by their unselfish acts. Their courage and bravery came at a high personal price and helped force the ideas of democracy. . . . — — Map (db m256090) WM
"Let us never forget those who gave so much so we
can stand here today as free men and women."
World War I April 6, 1917 - November 11, 1918
World War II December 7, 1941 - September 2, 1945
Korea June 25, 1950 - July 27, 1953 . . . — — Map (db m255943) WM
This field gun is an American design. It was the US Army's first steel, rifled, breech loading, and recoiling field gun. In the fall of 1902, work on the new 3-inch field artillery was started. Interchangeability, as far as practicality of parts . . . — — Map (db m256647) HM
Dedicated to the Recipients of the
Nation's Oldest Military Decoration
"The Purple Heart"
My stone is red for the blood they shed.
The medal I bear is my countrys
way to show they care.
If I could be seen by all . . . — — Map (db m256483) WM
In Memory Of:
All of our men and women who served in the U.S. Armed Forces; those who perished; our veterans
who suffered the ravages and wounds of war; American Prisoners of War; and those who still
remain missing in action.
You have the . . . — — Map (db m256482) WM
"If we would provide an adequate defense for the United States,
we must have Greenland and Iceland to dominate the
North Atlantic and Alaska to dominate the North Pacific"
William Henry Seward
Secretary of State, 18[6]7
Since the United . . . — — Map (db m257414) HM
The willingness to sacrifice is the prelude to freedom. The Veterans Memorial Sea Walk, also known as the Sea Walk, is dedicated to Hoonah's veterans whose Soyal service during times of war and peace defines the character of this great nation and . . . — — Map (db m282525) WM
Monument against east wall of house off Whittier Way:
This memorial is dedicated to all
Alaska Native Veterans,
Southeast who served in the
United States Armed Forces. Let us not dwell on their passing
but remember their . . . — — Map (db m69127) WM
The U.S. Navy's arrival in Juneau quickly followed the discovery of gold. Upon receiving word of the 1880 strike, the navy dispatched a steam launch, which anchored in the harbor. Disembarking here was a naval detachment under the command of Lt. . . . — — Map (db m181802) HM
A contingent of the United States Marines was stationed in Sitka 1879 until 1912.
Alaska became a territory in August 1912 and when the first legislature met that following March a bill was introduced by Sitka's Representative, Arthur G. . . . — — Map (db m308624) HM
The citizens of Skagway, Alaska wish to forever remember
the sacrifices of our military servicemen who died in wartime.
These young men left home and community to answer the call
to help preserve peace and freedom in the world.
World War . . . — — Map (db m257746) HM
Standing for over a century, the Telegraph Building is the oldest in the Delta area and all that remains of the original
McCarty Telegraph Station.
Communication Building
Local builder C. Schultz hand-hewed the logs "on three sides as . . . — — Map (db m255778) HM
Welcome to one of the original
McCarty Station buildings.
Constructed in 1907, it contained the
telegraph office and housed
personnel needed to operate and
maintain the Washington to Alaska
Military Cable and Telegraph System . . . — — Map (db m255789) HM
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