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By Mark Hilton, December 17, 2013
Autauga County Courthouse and War Memorials
1 ► Alabama, Autauga County, Prattville — Autauga County Viet Nam Memorial —
On West 4th Street (Alabama Route 206) at North Court Street, on the right when traveling west on West 4th Street.
In Memory of Veterans of the Viet Nam Conflict — — Map (db m70816) WM
2 ► Alabama, Baldwin County, Spanish Fort — 173d Airborne Brigade (Sep) — 1963 — 1971 —
On Alabama Route 225 0.3 miles north of Upper Shay Branch Road.
In commemoration of all Sky Soldiers whose valor and sacrifice in defense of South Vietnam must never be forgotten "All Gave Some – Some Gave All" — — Map (db m100946) WM
3 ► Alabama, Baldwin County, Stockton — Baldwin County Vietnam War Memorial —
Near Alabama Route 225, on the left when traveling north.
In honor of all who served in Southeast Asia during the Vietnam war. “Welcome home" This nation should never forget the more than 58,000 who paid the ultimate sacrifice in the service of our country or the ones who were left behind. . . . — — Map (db m122644) HM WM
4 ► Alabama, Barbour County, Eufaula — Vietnam Veteran Park —
On North Eufaula Avenue.
May God Continue To Give Our Nation "Stout-Hearted" Men Like The Vietnam Veteran to who this monument is dedicated General William C. Westmoreland Commander of U.S. Forces Vietnam Dedicated May 39, 1983 "Nobody In His Right Mind Welcomes . . . — — Map (db m174939) WM
5 ► Alabama, Butler County, Greenville — Butler County Vietnam War Memorial —
On East Commerce Street (Alabama Route 10) at North Conecuh Street, on the left when traveling west on East Commerce Street.
In Memory of Butler County Veterans of Vietnam War Killed in Action Likely, James T. • 10-2-1967 Taylor, Clarence • 5-28-1969 Rutherford, Michael T. • 11-5-1969 Cooper, William Morris • 9-7-1968 Johnson, Johnny L. • . . . — — Map (db m70771) WM
6 ► Alabama, Chambers County, LaFayette — Chambers County War Memorial —
On Lafayette Street (U.S. 431), on the right when traveling north.
In Memory of Chambers Co. Veterans Who Gave Their Lives In Following Wars World War II Askew, Arthur L. Pvt. • Austin, George L. Jr. 1st Lt. • Baker, Edwin H. Sgt. • Bassett, Wilma M. Pvt. • Belcher, Guy E. PFC. • Bishop, Ulysses . . . — — Map (db m18163) WM
7 ► Alabama, Chambers County, Valley — American Legion Veterans Memorial Park —
On U.S. 29 at 19th Avenue, on the right when traveling north on U.S. 29.
World War II To those who gave the ultimate sacrifice In Honor of All Langdale Veterans In Memory of Erwin R. Lehmann — — Map (db m285459) WM
8 ► Alabama, Chambers County, Valley — Armed Forces Tribute —
On Boulevard 0.1 miles south of Lafayette Street, on the right when traveling south.
A Tribute to the men of our community who have served in the Armed Forces for our country Lest We Forget — — Map (db m71652) WM
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9 ► Alabama, Cherokee County, Gaylesville — David Hartline —
On State Highway 273 at County Road 81, on the left when traveling north on State Highway 273.
David was born 4 of 12 children, served in combat in Vietnam, was wounded and is a highly decorated war veteran. David is a best selling author, a veteran advocate, and State Commander of the American Legion. He is a former college instructor and . . . — — Map (db m114742) HM
10 ► Alabama, Chilton County, Clanton — Central Alabama Vietnam Veterans Memorial — Clanton, Ala. — 1960 — 1975 —
On 2nd Avenue North west of 5th Street South, on the right when traveling west.
Dedicated with honor to the men and women of Chilton Co. who served and died in the Republic of South Vietnam Piper, Edward R. Army CWO • Minor, Randy M. Army Sp4 7-11-39  5-28-65                       6-27-47  6-16-67 Bearden, Lee . . . — — Map (db m155150) WM
11 ► Alabama, Chilton County, Clanton — Chilton County Veterans Memorial —
On 2nd Avenue North at 1st Street North, on the right when traveling west on 2nd Avenue North.
Dedicated to the brave men and women of Chilton County who gave their lives that freedom and justice should not perish from the earth World War I [List of names] World War II [List of names] . . . — — Map (db m155155) WM
12 ► Alabama, Chilton County, Thorsby — Thorsby Remembers Our Veterans —
Near U.S. 31 at Alabama Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
For the men and women of all branches of the military Thank you for your service God Bless you all — — Map (db m73233) WM
13 ► Alabama, Clarke County, Jackson — The Clarke County War Memorial —
On Commerce Street (Alabama Route 177) near South Portis Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
Dedicated 1998 A.D. to the Clarke Countians Known and unknown That made the Supreme sacrifice By giving their Lives for their Country and for What they believed in — — Map (db m101813) WM
14 ► Alabama, Clay County, Ashland — Clay County Veterans Memorial —
On 1st Avenue (Alabama Route 9) at 2nd Street ( Route 77), on the right when traveling west on 1st Avenue.
Dedicated to the veterans of Clay County who so unselfishly served and to those who died in defense of their country Let it be said “We will never forget” Left Panel List of World War I, World War II and Korean War veterans . . . — — Map (db m14302) WM
15 ► Alabama, Colbert County, Tuscumbia — Colbert County Vietnam War Memorial —
On North Main Street at West 3rd Street, on the right when traveling south on North Main Street.
Vietnam 1961-1975 In honor of Thomas E. Askew • Ananias Bentford • William E. Berryman • Donald E. Boston • Doris W. Clark • Jimmy R. Clark • Thomas M. Dillard • Earl D. Dillworth Jr. • Robert Eggleston • John Emmons Jr. • James L. . . . — — Map (db m192071) WM
16 ► Alabama, Conecuh County, Evergreen — Conecuh County War Memorial —
On East Front Street at Cemetery Avenue, on the right when traveling east on East Front Street.
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17 ► Alabama, Covington County, Andalusia — Covington County Veterans Memorial Park —
Near E 3 Notch Street at 6th Avenue.
In 2001 Andalusia Mayor Earl Johnson enlisted Kenneth G. Johnson, a local Marine Corps veteran, to help begin the process of developing a veterans' park and monument to honor U. S. veterans, a project that had long been the dream of thousands . . . — — Map (db m94202) WM
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18 ► Alabama, Covington County, Andalusia — Covington County War Memorial —
Near E 3 Notch Street at 6th Avenue.
West Covington County Veterans Memorial Park Inscribed hereon are the names of those who made the supreme sacrifice in defense of our nation To those who died, honor and eternal rest To those who . . . — — Map (db m94213) WM
19 ► Alabama, Covington County, Andalusia — Rodney J. Evans —
Near East 3 Notch Street.
Sergeant, U.S. Army, Company D, 1st Battalion, 12th Cavalry, 1st Cavalry Division, Tay Ninh Province, Republic of Vietnam, 18 July 1969. For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action at the risk of his life above and . . . — — Map (db m99522) HM WM
20 ► Alabama, Cullman County, Cullman — Cullman County Vietnam Memorial —
Near Sportsman Lake Road NW 0.4 miles west of 2nd Avenue NW (Route 31).
Dedicated in memory of those from Cullman County who gave their lives in the service of their country Vietnam War [Honor Roll] — — Map (db m101164) WM
21 ► Alabama, Dale County, Ozark — Dale Veterans Memorial —
On South Merrick Avenue south of West Broad Street ( Route 27), on the left when traveling south.
Dedicated to the memory of those Dale County veterans who died in defense of our country. World War I. Obie A. Alpin • Sam E. Andrews • Marlin R. Arnett • Robert Arrington • Lester Avant • Ivey Y. Beasley • Jere Brown • Mose Canter • Glen . . . — — Map (db m36561) WM
22 ► Alabama, Dallas County, Selma — Craig Air Force Base — Advanced Flying Training School —
On 5th Street at Avenue B, in the median on 5th Street.
On May 3. 1941, the largest flying field in the United States, military or civilian, opened its gates as a new unit of the Southeast Air Corps Training Center, where flying cadets received advanced schooling in the handling of multi-mile-a-minute . . . — — Map (db m92359) HM
23 ► Alabama, Dallas County, Selma — Dallas County Vietnam Memorial —
Near Dallas Avenue at Rowell Drive.
Front VIETNAM Honor ✯ Duty ✯ Sacrifice In Grateful Memory and Honor of all Veterans from Dallas County who served in the Vietnam Conflict 1965 — 1973 ✯ ✯ ✯ ✯ ✯ . . . — — Map (db m82039) WM
24 ► Alabama, Elmore County, Wetumpka — Elmore County Vietnam War Memorial —
On East Commerce Streer at South Main Street (Route 111), on the right when traveling east on East Commerce Streer.
In honor of the fallen heroes of Elmore County who gave their lives in the Vietnam War Clark, Richard • Johnson, Joseph W. • Ruffin, James Thomas Cook, Larry Davidson • Mathis, David Linwood • Smith, John Lee Cottrell, Willie James • . . . — — Map (db m67932) WM
25 ► Alabama, Escambia County, Brewton — Escambia County Veterans Memorial —
On Belleville Avenue at Henderson Street, on the right when traveling north on Belleville Avenue.
West Side Veterans Memorial North Side Duty Honor Country Built by the People of Escambia County Dedicated November 11, 1987 Honoring those men and women of Escambia County who served . . . — — Map (db m84397) WM
26 ► Alabama, Etowah County, Gadsden — Etowah County War Memorial —
On Noccalula Road.
World War I Ables, Crawford Aderholt, Carl Atwood, Joe I. Bagley, Hugh Battles, Fred Benton, Edwin J. Berry, C. Birchfield, Sam Brewster, Everett Buffington, Hugh G. Bullard, Leo Campbell, Earl C. Cason, Floyd . . . — — Map (db m53844) WM
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27 ► Alabama, Greene County, Eutaw — Greene County Veterans Monument —
On Boligee Street (U.S. 11) at Springfield Avenue, on the right when traveling west on Boligee Street.
[Front] In honor of all who served their country in World War I, World War II, Korean conflict and Vietnam Erected 1987 by loved ones and friends of veterans of Greene County [Back] In memory of those . . . — — Map (db m203618) WM
28 ► Alabama, Greene County, Eutaw — Matthew Leonard — Sergeant First Class, US Army — Co B 1st Bn 16th Inf 1st Inf Div. —
On Boligee Street (U.S. 11) at Springfield Avenue, on the right when traveling west on Boligee Street.
Nov. 26, 1929 - Feb. 28, 1967, Born in Eutaw, Alabama. Awarded the Medal of Honor for gallantry at Suoi Da, South Vietnam. While under attack, SFC Leonard charged an enemy machine gun and even though wounded continued to command his men until his . . . — — Map (db m203628) HM WM
29 ► Alabama, Jackson County, Scottsboro — Jackson County Veterans Memorial —
On Heroes Drive.
Jackson County Services Members Who Sacrificed Their Lives for Our Freedom WWI (Army) Atkins, James • Bobo, Carl W. • Boyd, Duke • Brown, Herbert H. • Campbell, Roy E. • Carson, James F. • Childeress, Jones A. • Choat, Vince R. . . . — — Map (db m268172) WM
30 ► Alabama, Jackson County, Scottsboro — W12 — Vietnam War — (1964-1973) —
On Heroes Drive west of Jefferson Dr.
How did it start? In 1950, American advisors arrived in South Vietnam to prevent a takeover by communist North Vietnam, which was backed by China and Russia. Following an attack on US destroyers by North Vietnam gunboats in 1964, congress . . . — — Map (db m268447) HM
31 ► Alabama, Jefferson County, Birmingham, Smithfield — Disabled American Veterans —
Near 2nd Avenue North near 3rd Street North.
Disabled American Veterans Formed December 25, 1920. Birmingham Chapter No. 4 Chartered January 25, 1926. This memorial dedicated to our military forces and to all who have given their blood and lives that the republic might . . . — — Map (db m24347) WM
32 ► Alabama, Lamar County, Vernon — Lamar County Korea & Vietnam Memorial —
On Pond Street (Alabama Route 17) at 1st Avenue NE, on the right when traveling north on Pond Street.
In memory of Lamar County's honored dead Korea Bowen, Elzie Ray Hays, Robert A. Mixon, Herman L. Pickens, Freddie F. Reed, Cecil Rushing, Larry W. In memory of Lamar County's honored dead . . . — — Map (db m96851) WM
33 ► Alabama, Lauderdale County, Florence — 1st Lt. Chadwick McFall Barber — In Loving Memory of — (1944-1969) —
Near N. Woods Avenue.
Lt. Chadwick McFall Barber proudly served his country with distinction and paid the ultimate sacrifice when he was killed in action January 8, 1969, in the Republic of Vietnam. This bronze statue captures his likeness. Ola McFall Barber, David . . . — — Map (db m35656) HM
34 ► Alabama, Lauderdale County, Florence — Charles Lee Moore — City of Florence Walk of Honor —
Near Hightower Place near Veterans Drive ( Route 133), on the left when traveling south.
Recipient in 1989 of the first Kodak Award for Photojournalism, Charles Moore chronicled such major events as the Civil Rights Movement in the 1960's South, political violence in Haiti, and the air war in Vietnam. — — Map (db m219326) HM
35 ► Alabama, Lauderdale County, Florence — Don Leslie Michael —
On Veterans Park Drive at Don Michael Drive, on the left when traveling east on Veterans Park Drive.
Michael, Don Leslie Rank and Organization: Specialist Fourth class, U.S. Army, Company C, 4th Battalion, 503D Infantry, 173D Airborne Brigade. Place and Date: Republic of Vietnam, 8 April, 1967. Entered service at: . . . — — Map (db m69640) HM
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36 ► Alabama, Lauderdale County, Florence — Don Leslie Michael — City of Florence Walk of Honor —
Near Hightower Place south of Veterans Drive ( Route 133), on the left when traveling south.
One of only 141 American service men to receive the Medal of Honor during the Vietnam War, U.S. Army SP4 Don Leslie Michael Received this award posthumously, and his name appears in the Pentagon's Hall of Heroes. — — Map (db m219185) HM
37 ► Alabama, Lauderdale County, Florence — The Phantom —
On Veterans Park Drive 0.2 miles east of South Cox Creek Parkway ( Route 133), on the left when traveling east.
The Phantom The F-4 Phantom was the U.S. Air Force’s fastest, highest-flying and longest-range fighter. It first flew May 27, 1958, and entered United States Air Force service in 1963. It was named Phantom II on July 3, 1959, during a . . . — — Map (db m69636) HM
38 ► Alabama, Lauderdale County, Florence — Vietnam War Memorial —
On Veterans Park Drive.
The following men from Lauderdale County made the supreme sacrifice for our Nation during the War with Vietnam: Jimmy Rex Ball • Chadwick McFall Barber • Howard Wayne Bramlett, Jr. • Paul O'Neal Brown • Edward Lee Brock • Roger Jerrell . . . — — Map (db m69642) WM
39 ► Alabama, Lauderdale County, Florence, East Florence — Brig. Gen. James Lewis Noles — City of Florence Walk of Honor —
On Hightower Place.
In a military career spanning 25 years, Brig. Gen. James Lewis Noles was awarded two Silver Stars for valor in combat in Vietnam. He later served as Chief of the U.S. delegation to the Kuwait-U.S. Defence Review Group Inducted 2021 City of . . . — — Map (db m219316) HM
40 ► Alabama, Lauderdale County, Florence, East Florence — LTC Allen D. ("Skip") Butler —
On Hightower Place.
Through multiple deployments to Vietnam, LTC Allen ("Skip") Butler became known as a brilliant attack helicopter pilot in the 101st Airborne Division. He led a team that modified helicopters for lethal capabilities, piloted by the top 10% of all . . . — — Map (db m268960) HM
41 ► Alabama, Lauderdale County, Greenhill — Tabernacle Cemetery — Lauderdale County —
On County Road 47 at County Road 140, on the left when traveling north on County Road 47.
This is one of the earliest community burial grounds in Lauderdale County. The oldest dated gravestone is for Catherine Hill, first wife of Green Berry Hill, for whom the community is named. She died on June 8, 1825. George Kennedy deeded five acres . . . — — Map (db m154332) HM
42 ► Alabama, Lawrence County, Moulton — Lawrence County Vietnam Veterans Memorial —
On Court Street (County Route 460) east of Market Street ( Route 33), on the right when traveling east.
Tribute to our Vietnam Veterans Obedient to duty's call Many to return injured 9 never to return Herman Lee Cooper Willie Frank Garner Benjamin Harris Artie Terry Jeffery W. Smith Ray Anthony Rhodes Harold Laverol . . . — — Map (db m69673) WM
43 ► Alabama, Limestone County, Ardmore — Vietnam Veterans of America —
On Hardiman Lane.
This memorial is dedicated in honor of all those from the state of Alabama who made the supreme sacrifice by laying down their life for their country in Vietnam. 1959-1975 This memorial was erected by Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 511 - . . . — — Map (db m52449) WM
44 ► Alabama, Limestone County, Athens — Limestone County Vietnam War Memorial —
On South Marion Street south of Market Street West, on the right when traveling south.
In remembrance of all those who gave the ultimate sacrifice Thomas Belue Box • Bobby Herald Brewer • Clayton Gerome Craig • James Larry Downs • Gary Elmore • Raymond Garth • James Mabron Hargrove • Gary Curtis Harwell • Ruben Lee Horton • Donald . . . — — Map (db m154208) WM
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45 ► Alabama, Macon County, Tuskegee Institute — The Tuskegee Airmen's Plaza —
On Campus Road east of Foster [West Outer] Drive, on the right when traveling east.
This plaza is dedicated to the memory of the Tuskegee Airmen, including General Daniel "Chappie" James, whose training at Tuskegee University and the Tuskegee Army Air Field enabled them to prove for all time the competence and bravery of Black . . . — — Map (db m20076) HM
46 ► Alabama, Macon County, Tuskegee Institute — Tuskegee University — F-4C Phantom —
On University Avenue at Foster Drive, on the right when traveling east on University Avenue.
This U.S. Air Force F-4C Phantom Jet Fighter was flown by General "Chappie" James, Tuskegee University graduate and first Black Four-Star General in the U.S. Armed Services, on his last combat mission--Operation Bold--over Southeast Asia. It flies . . . — — Map (db m101902) HM
47 ► Alabama, Madison County, Huntsville — 1959-1975 / Vietnam War / Vietnam War —
Near Monroe Street Northwest at Jefferson Street North, on the left when traveling east.
(Side 1) 1959-1975 I am Staff Sergeant Peter Drake in Vietnam. In school we called this place Indochina. I enlisted in the Army out of high school, like the large majority of my fellow infantrymen. We have draftees but the bulk of . . . — — Map (db m85464) HM WM
48 ► Alabama, Madison County, Huntsville — CH-47D Chinook Helicopter —
On Tranquility Base west of Old Madison Pike.
Heavy-lift Transporter Known as the workhorse of the U.S. Army, the Boeing Chinook is a tandem-rotor, heavy-lift transport helicopter designed to move personnel, supplies, and equipment in support of combat operations. Secondary missions . . . — — Map (db m247205) HM
49 ► Alabama, Madison County, Huntsville — Memorial Fountains — Huntsville Madison County Veterans Memorial —
On Monroe Street Northwest at Jefferson Street North, on the right when traveling west on Monroe Street Northwest.
The Memorial Fountain System begins with a flow of water cascading over the continuous weir, which is punctuated by 8 Black Granite Markers. This flow symbolizes the blood which has been spilled defending our nation's freedom and flows into the . . . — — Map (db m68728) WM
50 ► Alabama, Madison County, Huntsville — The Boeing-Vertol A/ACH47A Helicopter Gunship —
On Wood Road at Technology Road, on the right when traveling south on Wood Road.
In 1964, the U.S. Army was seeking a heavily armed helicopter suitable for a combat operations in Vietnam. Boeing-Vertol proposed a modified version of the CH47 Chinook, which the Army promptly accepted. An order for eleven of the aircraft was . . . — — Map (db m52230) HM
51 ► Alabama, Madison County, Huntsville — Vietnam War — Huntsville Madison County Veterans Memorial —
On Monroe Street Northwest at Washington Street Northwest, on the left when traveling east on Monroe Street Northwest.
What began as an effort to prevent a communist takeover of South Vietnam evolved into the most divisive war in American History since the Civil War. Starting with American troops serving as advisors, the war escalated until over 500,000 United . . . — — Map (db m85615) WM
52 ► Alabama, Marion County, Winfield — Vietnam Veterans Memorial —
On Bankhead Highway (State Road 118) east of State Road 253, on the left when traveling east.
This memorial is dedicated in memory of all the men and women from the Winfield area who served their country in this most unpopular of all wars. We stand in deep appreciation and honor to them for the freedom we enjoy. We honor the memory of . . . — — Map (db m250569) WM
53 ► Alabama, Mobile County, Mobile — An Unheralded Breed of Soldier —
On Battleship Parkway.
Let all who read these words of gratitude and praise know that tens of thousands of America's fighting men and women owe their lives to the deeds and courage of war dogs and their handlers. Further, let it be known that many breeds of dogs, large . . . — — Map (db m74162) HM WM
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54 ► Alabama, Mobile County, Mobile — B-52D "Stratofortress" —
On Battleship Parkway.
Plans for the B-52 began as early as 1945, but the first flight of a B52D was not until June 4, 1956. The operational life of the B-52 spans the period from 1957 to the present, and included the most critical phase of the war in Vietnam. The . . . — — Map (db m50424) HM
55 ► Alabama, Mobile County, Mobile — It Takes a Village —
On North Claiborne Street at Dauphin Street, on the left when traveling south on North Claiborne Street.
(front side) Mobile’s Hidden Figures initiative originated from the Mobile United Leadership Mobile’s Class of 2017 inaugural Diversity and Inclusion team. The objective is to raise awareness of diverse community . . . — — Map (db m284650) HM
56 ► Alabama, Mobile County, Mobile — M42 Duster —
Near Battleship Parkway at Old Spanish Trail (U.S. 98).
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
57 ► Alabama, Mobile County, Mobile — Tank M48A1 —
Near Battleship Parkway (U.S. 98) 2.3 miles west of Interstate 10.
Armament 1 - 90mm Gun 2 - .50 Cal. Machine Guns 1 - .30 Cal. Machine Gun Weight   99,000 lbs. Combat Loaded Crew   4 Men Maximum Speed   28 mph Cruising Range   70 Miles Grade Ascending Ability   60 . . . — — Map (db m100938) HM
58 ► Alabama, Mobile County, Mobile — The Lower Alabama Vietnam Veterans Memorial —
On Battleship Parkway.
President John F. Kennedy said, " A nation reveals itself not only by the men it produces but also by the men it honors; the men it remembers." It is our intention to remember and honor these men from Alabama who served their Nation in a time of . . . — — Map (db m85909) HM
59 ► Alabama, Mobile County, Mobile — USN Patrol Boat — PB MK3 —
Near Battleship Parkway at Old Spanish Trail (U.S. 89).
The vessel in front of you is a United States Navy Mark III Patrol Boat. Developed in the mid-1970's, it was designed to be a special operations boat for U.S. Navy Seals. It was also designed as a high speed weapons platform for the Naval Inshore . . . — — Map (db m191536) HM
60 ► Alabama, Monroe County, Uriah — Uriah Veterans Memorial — Honoring All Veterans —
On Alabama Route 21 at Route 59, on the right when traveling north on Alabama Route 21.
{Inscription same as title} Land donated by: Albert Hollinger Family — — Map (db m86594) WM
61 ► Alabama, Montgomery County, Maxwell Air Force Base — “Bird-Dog” —
On South Hansell Street at Kirkpatrick Avenue, on the left when traveling south on South Hansell Street.
The Cessna 305A (O-1A) (L-19A) was used extensively for Forward Air Controller service in Southeast Asia. The “Bird-Dog” was made available to Civil Air Patrol from DOD excess sources and is a proven vehicle in the . . . — — Map (db m95826) HM WM
62 ► Alabama, Montgomery County, Maxwell Air Force Base — 1Lt Karl W. Richter — Killed in Action July 28, 1967, North Vietnam — Of The Warrior Breed —
On Chennault Circle east of Twining Street, on the left when traveling east.
"Whom shall I send, and who will go for us?... Here am I. Send me." Isaiah 6:8 "Here dead lie we because we did not choose to live and shame the land from which we sprung. Life to be sure is nothing much to lose, but young men think it . . . — — Map (db m64566) HM WM
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63 ► Alabama, Montgomery County, Maxwell Air Force Base — Air University Commanders —
On Maxwell Boulevard at Magnolia Drive, on the right when traveling west on Maxwell Boulevard.
Maj Gen Muir S. Fairchild February 1946 – May 1948 Maj Gen Robert W. Harper May 1948 – October 1948 Gen George C. Kenney November 1948 – July 1951 Lt Gen Idwal H. Edwards August 1951 – . . . — — Map (db m64368) HM
64 ► Alabama, Montgomery County, Maxwell Air Force Base — AU "Thinks War" —
On Maxwell Boulevard at Magnolia Drive, on the right when traveling west on Maxwell Boulevard.
Post-Vietnam Era marked a turning point for AU. Lt Gen Furlong, AU commander, launched a three year campaign to overhaul the curriculum which became known as “Putting the ‘War’ back into War College.” Between 1975 and 1976 AU gained . . . — — Map (db m64375) HM
65 ► Alabama, Montgomery County, Maxwell Air Force Base — Boeing B-52D "Stratofortress" —
On Twining Street north of Ash Street, on the left when traveling north.
Remaining in operation longer than any bomber in U.S. military history, the B-52 was the Strategic Air Command's principal long-range heavy bomber from the time it became operational in 1955. Affectionately known as the BUFF (Big Ugly Fat . . . — — Map (db m64474) HM
66 ► Alabama, Montgomery County, Maxwell Air Force Base — Changing Roles of AU —
On Maxwell Boulevard at Magnolia Drive, on the right when traveling west on Maxwell Boulevard.
Charged with developing doctrines and concepts for the employment of air power, AU produced the first basic doctrine manuals for the Air Force. AU also gained notoriety with projects such as Corona Harvest, which studied and developed . . . — — Map (db m64374) HM
67 ► Alabama, Montgomery County, Maxwell Air Force Base — Former POWs And Those MIA —
On Ash Street west of Poplar Street, on the right when traveling west.
In honor of former Prisoners of War and those Missing in Action for serving their country 2 October 1987 — — Map (db m64438) WM
68 ► Alabama, Montgomery County, Maxwell Air Force Base — General Larry D. Welch — 12th Chief of Staff of the United States Air Force — Served 1951 - 1990, Aviation Cadet 1953 —
Near Sycamore Street.
General (ret) Welch was born in 1934 in Guymon, Okla., and graduated from Liberal (Kan.) High School in 1952. He enlisted in the Kansas National Guard in October 1951, serving with the 161st Armored Field Artillery until enlisting in the U.S. . . . — — Map (db m64500) HM
69 ► Alabama, Montgomery County, Maxwell Air Force Base — McDonnell Douglas F-4D "Phantom II" —
On Chennault Circle east of Twining Street, on the left when traveling east.
First flown in May 1958, the Phantom II originally was developed for U.S. Navy fleet defense and entered service in 1961. The USAF evaluated it for close air support, interdiction, and counter-air operations and, in 1962, approved a USAF . . . — — Map (db m64504) HM
70 ► Alabama, Montgomery County, Maxwell Air Force Base — McDonnell RF-101C "Voodoo" —
On Chennault Circle east of Twining Street, on the left when traveling east.
Ordered in 1951 by the Strategic Air command as a long-range escort fighter, the F-101 lineage included several versions: Low-altitude fighter-bomber; photo-reconnaissance; two-seat interceptor; and transition trainer. To accelerate production, . . . — — Map (db m64503) HM
71 ► Alabama, Montgomery County, Maxwell Air Force Base — Montgomery Chapter of the American Ex-Prisoners of War — In Honor Of —
On Ash Street west of Poplar Street, on the right when traveling west.
September 17, 1999 Non Solum Armis — — Map (db m64439) WM
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72 ► Alabama, Montgomery County, Maxwell Air Force Base — North American F-100D "Super Sabre" —
On Chennault Circle east of Twining Street, on the left when traveling east.
Developed as a follow-on to the F-86 Sabrejet used in the Korean Conflict, the F-100 was the world's first production airplane capable of flying faster than the speed of sound in level flight (760 mph). The prototype, the YF-100A, made its first . . . — — Map (db m64553) HM
73 ► Alabama, Montgomery County, Maxwell Air Force Base — Republic F-105D "Thunderchief" —
On Chennault Circle east of Twining Street, on the left when traveling east.
In 1951, Republic Aviation began a project to develop a supersonic tactical fighter-bomber to replace the F-84F. The result was the F-105 "Thunderchief," later affectionately nicknamed the "Thud." The prototype YF-105A first flew on October 22, . . . — — Map (db m64505) HM
74 ► Alabama, Montgomery County, Maxwell Air Force Base — Sikorsky MH-53M 'Pave Low IV' Helicopter —
On Twining Street north of Ash Street, on the left when traveling north.
The Sikorsky MH-53 is a variant of the USAF's HH-53 'Super Jolly Green Giant' air rescue helicopter, which was developed in turn from the US Navy's CH-53 'Sea Stallion' heavy lift helicopter. The MH-53 has been optimized for long-range . . . — — Map (db m64451) HM
75 ► Alabama, Montgomery County, Maxwell Air Force Base Gunter Annex — "That Others May Live" —
Near McDonald Street at Avenue D.
Front Dedicated to Air and Maintenance Crews who flew and maintained the H-43 and the ones who made the supreme sacrifice "That Others May Live" And never let us take lightly the freedom for which they . . . — — Map (db m95537) HM WM
76 ► Alabama, Montgomery County, Maxwell Air Force Base Gunter Annex — Airman First Class John L. Levitow Monument —
Near McDonald Street at Williamson Street.
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
77 ► Alabama, Montgomery County, Maxwell Air Force Base Gunter Annex — Award of Air Force Cross to Arthur N. Black —
Near McDonald Street at Avenue D.
Citation to Accompany the Award of The Air Force Cross to Arthur M. Black Airman Third Class Arthur M. Black distinguished himself by extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an . . . — — Map (db m95516) WM
78 ► Alabama, Montgomery County, Maxwell Air Force Base Gunter Annex — Award of Air Force Cross to Charles D. McGrath —
Near McDonald Street at Avenue D.
Citation to Accompany the Award of The Air Force Cross to Charles D. McGrath Sergeant Charles D. McGrath distinguished himself by extraordinary heroism in military operations against an opposing armed force . . . — — Map (db m95476) WM
79 ► Alabama, Montgomery County, Maxwell Air Force Base Gunter Annex — Award of Air Force Cross to Charles L. Schaub —
Near McDonald Street at Avenue D.
Citation to Accompany the Award of The Air Force Cross to Charles L. Schaub Staff Sergeant Charles L. Shaub distinguished himself by extraordinary heroism in military operations against an opposing armed . . . — — Map (db m95477) WM
80 ► Alabama, Montgomery County, Maxwell Air Force Base Gunter Annex — Award of Air Force Cross to Dennis M. Richardson —
Near McDonald Street at Avenue D.
Citation to Accompany the Award of The Air Force Cross to Dennis M. Richardson The President of the United States of America, authorized by Title 10, Section 8742, United States Code, awards the Air Force . . . — — Map (db m95512) WM
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81 ► Alabama, Montgomery County, Maxwell Air Force Base Gunter Annex — Award of Air Force Cross to Donald G. Smith —
Near McDonald Street at Avenue D.
Citation to Accompany the Award of The Air Force Cross to Donald G. Smith Technical Sergeant Donald G. Smith distinguished himself by extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an . . . — — Map (db m95490) WM
82 ► Alabama, Montgomery County, Maxwell Air Force Base Gunter Annex — Award of Air Force Cross to Duane D. Hackney —
Near McDonald Street at Avenue D.
Citation to Accompany the Award of The Air Force Cross to Duane D. Hackney Airman Second Class Duane D. Hackney distinguished himself by extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against . . . — — Map (db m95525) WM
83 ► Alabama, Montgomery County, Maxwell Air Force Base Gunter Annex — Award of Air Force Cross to Eugene L. Clay —
Near McDonald Street at Avenue D.
Citation to Accompany the Award of The Air Force Cross to Eugene L. Clay Staff Sergeant Eugene L. Clay distinguished himself by extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an . . . — — Map (db m95528) WM
84 ► Alabama, Montgomery County, Maxwell Air Force Base Gunter Annex — Award of Air Force Cross to Joel E. Talley —
Near McDonald Street at Avenue D.
Citation to Accompany the Award of The Air Force Cross to Joel E. Talley Airman First Class Joel E. Talley distinguished himself by extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an . . . — — Map (db m95494) WM
85 ► Alabama, Montgomery County, Maxwell Air Force Base Gunter Annex — Award of Air Force Cross to Larry W. Maysey —
Near McDonald Street at Avenue D.
Citation to Accompany the Award of The Air Force Cross to Larry W. Maysey Sergeant Larry W. Maysey distinguished himself by extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an opposing . . . — — Map (db m95527) WM
86 ► Alabama, Montgomery County, Maxwell Air Force Base Gunter Annex — Award of Air Force Cross to Leroy M. Wright —
Near McDonald Street at Avenue D.
Citation to Accompany the Award of The Air Force Cross to Leroy M. Wright Technical Sergeant Leroy M. Wright distinguished himself by extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an . . . — — Map (db m95478) WM
87 ► Alabama, Montgomery County, Maxwell Air Force Base Gunter Annex — Award of Air Force Cross to Michael E. Fish —
Near McDonald Street at Avenue D.
Citation to Accompany the Award of The Air Force Cross to Michael E. Fish Sergeant Michael E. Fish distinguished himself by extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an opposing . . . — — Map (db m95492) WM
88 ► Alabama, Montgomery County, Maxwell Air Force Base Gunter Annex — Award of Air Force Cross to Nacey Kent Jr —
Near McDonald Street at Avenue D.
Citation to Accompany the Award of The Air Force Cross to Nacey Kent Jr Sergeant Nacey Kent Jr, distinguished himself by extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an opposing armed . . . — — Map (db m95498) WM
89 ► Alabama, Montgomery County, Maxwell Air Force Base Gunter Annex — Award of Air Force Cross to Russell M. Hunt —
Near McDonald Street at Avenue D.
Citation to Accompany the Award of The Air Force Cross to Russell M. Hunt Sergeant Russell M. Hunt distinguished himself by extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an opposing . . . — — Map (db m95526) WM
90 ► Alabama, Montgomery County, Maxwell Air Force Base Gunter Annex — Award of Air Force Cross to Theodore M. Hamlin —
Near McDonald Street at Avenue D.
Citation to Accompany the Award of The Air Force Cross to Theodore R. Hamlin Sergeant Theodore R. Hamlin distinguished himself by extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an . . . — — Map (db m95489) WM
91 ► Alabama, Montgomery County, Maxwell Air Force Base Gunter Annex — Award of Air Force Cross to Victor R. Adams —
Near McDonald Street at Avenue D.
Citation to Accompany the Award of The Air Force Cross to Victor R. Adams Technical Sergeant Victor R. Adams for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an opposing armed force . . . — — Map (db m95510) WM
92 ► Alabama, Montgomery County, Maxwell Air Force Base Gunter Annex — Award of Air Force Cross to William A. Robinson —
Near McDonald Street at Avenue D.
Citation to Accompany the Award of The Air Force Cross to William A. Robinson Airman First Class William A Robinson distinguished himself by extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations . . . — — Map (db m95514) WM
93 ► Alabama, Montgomery County, Maxwell Air Force Base Gunter Annex — Award of Air Force Cross to William H. Pitsenbarger —
Near McDonald Street at Avenue D.
Citation to Accompany the Award of The Air Force Cross to William H. Pitsenbarger Airman First Class William H. Pitsenbarger distinguished himself by extraordinary heroism in connection with military . . . — — Map (db m95520) WM
94 ► Alabama, Montgomery County, Maxwell Air Force Base Gunter Annex — Combat Skyspot — Phou Pha Thi, Laos — Lima Site 85 —
Near McDonald Street at Avenue D.
Dedicated to the brave men who served at Lima Site 85 Lt Col Clarence F Blanton ♦ MSgt James H Calfee + SSgt John Daniel SSgt James W Davis + CMSgt Richard L Etchberger ♦ SSgt Henry G Gish + TSgt . . . — — Map (db m117079) HM WM
95 ► Alabama, Montgomery County, Maxwell Air Force Base Gunter Annex — Puff The Magic Dragon —
Near McDonald Street.
This monument is dedicated to those crew members that paid the ultimate sacrifice while serving on the AC-47D in Southeast Asia. You will always be remembered Pleiku • Da Nang Bien Hoa • Phu Cat Tan Son Hhut • Nha Trang . . . — — Map (db m220525) HM WM
96 ► Alabama, Montgomery County, Maxwell Air Force Base Gunter Annex — Vietnam Service Memorial —
Near Avenue D at Libby Street.
Front Dedicated to the enlisted men and women who served in S.E. Asia Reverse {Vietnam Service Medal} 1958 – 1973 — — Map (db m95391) WM
97 ► Alabama, Montgomery County, Montgomery — Alabama War Veterans Monument —
On North Jackson Street 0.1 miles north of Pelham Street, on the right when traveling north.
Dedicated to the gallant war veterans from the State of Alabama whose magnificent valor was shown in all wars — — Map (db m84305) WM
98 ► Alabama, Montgomery County, Montgomery — Fallen Vietnam War Heroes of Montgomery County —
Near Sidney E Manning Houghton at Medal of Honor Memorial Drive.
In honor of the fallen heroes of Montgomery County who gave their lives in the Vietnam War Arrington, Samuel W., Jr. • Deas, Charles Milton • Johnson, Curtis • Rogers William T., IV Baldwin, Larry Glenn • Deichelmann, Samuel M. • Keefe, . . . — — Map (db m90864) WM
99 ► Alabama, Montgomery County, Montgomery — Flame of Freedom —
On South Union Street at Washington Avenue, on the left when traveling north on South Union Street.
Honoring Alabama * War * Veterans Erected in commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of the American Legion Department of Alabama March 15,1969 — — Map (db m69308) WM
100 ► Alabama, Montgomery County, Montgomery — General Charles Graham Boyd —
On Coosa Street at Tallapoosa Street, on the right when traveling north on Coosa Street.
This historical marker is given in honor of General Charles Graham Boyd and the other brave Americans, living and dead, who as prisoners of war, at times enduring the most brutal treatment imaginable, loved their country and kept . . . — — Map (db m81751) HM

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