For the comrades and families
who gave of themselves to
insure America’s Freedom.
Dedicated to the memory of SSG Larry S. Pierce, Sept 1965, MOH-RVN; Sgt. Steven Chavira, 1971 MIA-RVN. — — Map (db m114465) WM
The City of Burbank was proud and privileged to host the Moving Wall Vietnam Veterans Memorial
at McCambridge Park from February 16 to February 22, 1998 under the leadership of
Mayor Bob Kramer, a Vietnam Veteran.
This monument marks . . . — — Map (db m249985) HM
PFC James Anderson Jr. was born in Los Angeles California on Jan. 22, 1947. While living in the Carson area, he attended Los Angeles Harbor College for a year and a half before joining the United States Marine Corps in February of 1966.
PFC . . . — — Map (db m62660) WM
We the people of the Crescenta-Canada Valley, dedicate this plaque in solemn tribute to the service men who have given their lives in the defense of freedom in South Vietnam. May they rest in peace. May their sacrifice not be in vain.
June . . . — — Map (db m218226) WM
The Montrose Vietnam War Memorial was the
first in the U.S. to honor soldiers who gave their
lives in that conflict. The Ledger newspaper's
Don Carpenter challenged the community to
fund this effort, and the response was so great
that the . . . — — Map (db m276559) HM
Dedicated March 16, 1972, to the
Armed Services Veterans, and those
lost in action that call Hawaiian Gardens home.
"Our brave young people
have kept our country free."
Mayor Vern W. Furgeson
Hawaiian Gardens City Council
Mayor . . . — — Map (db m97725) WM
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
Pete Knight was one of four Air Force pilots selected to pilot the Dyna-Soar (X-20) aircraft, the first Air Force space program. He was one of eight X-15 pilots to earn his astronaut wings by flying an airplane in space (280,000 feet).
Knight . . . — — Map (db m123639) HM WM
Panel 1: On loan from the United States Air Force, this F-4 Phantom II was acquired on November 7, 2001 from Edwards Air Force Base and transported to the Boeing Company facility at USAF Plant 42. Boeing volunteers worked many hours to . . . — — Map (db m51280) HM
As Northrop’s Chief Test Pilot for advanced fighter aircraft, Hank Chouteau helped develop dozens of new or modified aircraft, participating in aircraft design, development, test flights and marketing.
Chouteau logged more than 7,300 flight . . . — — Map (db m66501) HM
[Panel #3]
This Veterans Memorial is Dedicated by the Employees of McDonnell Douglas Corporation to Honor the Sacrifices of the Men and Women who Have Served Our Nation in War and Peace.
More than 12,000 McDonnell Douglas Corporation . . . — — Map (db m101481) HM
The Mexican colony
in Los Angeles dedicates
with deep gratitude and
respect this sacred
monument to the memory
of heroes of Mexican
descent who gave their
lives in World War II
in the interest of
democratic principles.
Dec. 7, . . . — — Map (db m190289) WM
In proud recognition of
the men and women of Los Angeles County
who faithfully served their nation
with courage, dignity, and honor,
1961-1973.
Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors. — — Map (db m228033) WM
In memory of former North Hollywood High School Students
who died in the defense of their country during World War II,
The Korean War and The Vietnam War.
Dedicated 1985.
Donated by:
Mr. Kaz's 1984 Current History Students,
Mr. . . . — — Map (db m227116) HM
Dedication: National Maritime Day, May 22, 2003.
[List of state and local government officials]
Gene Frank Construction, Builder. Randall B. Montgomery, Engraver. Jerry Sturm, JSA, Design Architect.
American Merchant Marine Veterans . . . — — Map (db m50928) HM
Built at California Ship Building
Corporation, Terminal Island, California, hull no. V794, in 1945. Participated in WWII,
Korea and Vietnam delivering vital
cargos in war and peace.
This vessel was designated a National Historic
Landmark . . . — — Map (db m131429) HM
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
In Memoriam
Charles Elzy Morgan
Major, USAF, F-105F, EWO
Killed in Action
Vietnam 1966
This memorial is dedicated to Maj. Charles Morgan and all prisoners of war and missing in action 1964-1973. — — Map (db m204274) WM
We remember those who gave their lives and those who remain missing.
Vernon Brackins * Bruce Brogoitti * James Carter * David Cash * Dale Chamberlain * Michael D'Aiello * Walter Davis * Timothy Duncan * Mark Enari * James Fullerton * Charles . . . — — Map (db m71146) WM
Medal of Honor, Edward A. DeVore, Jr., Specialist Four, United States Army, June 15, 1947 - March 18, 1968. Dedicated to the memory and honor of Specialist DeVore and all who have made the ultimate sacrifice in the defense of our Country. . . . — — Map (db m109065) WM
Of what remains, one dove rises heavenward for each of the fallen,
Two hands rise in hope, with strength to bear our great sorrow.
"Reflect"
Dedicated September 11, 2011
In honor and memory of the nearly 3,000 innocent . . . — — Map (db m266006) HM
It began as an attempt by communist guerrillas (Viet Cong) in the south, backed by communist North
Vietnam, to overthrow the South Vietnamese government. The struggle widened into a war between
North and South Vietnam and ultimately into a . . . — — Map (db m250168) HM WM
In loving memory from the citizens of South Pasadena
Robert Dean Campbell • Bruce Charles Hunt • Ralph Nelson Duemling • Peter Lorenz Wood • Terry Brooks Dyer • James Kelley Patterson
Who gave their lives for their country in the . . . — — Map (db m206062) WM
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
This Freedom Tree is dedicated by the City of Fort Bragg to Major William F. Mullen, MIA, and all other permanently disabled, MIA and POW veterans of the Vietnam Conflict in gratitude for their sacrifices. — — Map (db m153493) WM
Honoring all who served
All gave some, some gave all
Comptche
John F Hollister ·
Jun 27 1970
Covelo
Clyde E Rains · Mar 4 1969
Lewis L Short ·
Aug 7 1969
Fort Bragg
Daniel G Dawson · Nov 6 1964
John P Patton . . . — — Map (db m161063) WM
They gave up their Tomorrows so we could have our Todays
Pvt. Manuel M. Lopes, Army, 1895 - 1920, WWI – Europe, American Legion Post 240 – Named in his honor • S.F.C. Frank A. Salsa, Jr., Navy, 1918 – 1944, K.I.A. – Anzio . . . — — Map (db m69131) WM
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
Was established in 1951, in cooperation with the U.S. Forest Service. One of the Corps most remote and isolated posts. The mission was providing cold weather training for Korea bound replacement personnel. The name changed to “Marine Corp Cold . . . — — Map (db m11919) HM
To the memory of
Carmel's Servicemen
whose blood was shed
that we might live
John Arnn 1965
Carlito L. Dorsey 1966
Rudolph G. Antone 1967
Frank DeAmaral Jr. 1967
Robert C. L. Fergusson 1967
Larry Larson 1967
James . . . — — Map (db m41121) HM
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
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
To Honor the Ingersoll Family and all who served aboard the two USS Ingersolls:
DD-652
1943-1946--WWII
1951-1970--Korea and Vietnam
DD-990
1980-1998—Desert Storm — — Map (db m234805) WM
Memorial Grove
This plot of land set aside by the City of Nevada. These trees living tributes to our war dead.
This plaque and flagpole erected by the citizens of Nevada City dedicated July 4, 1946 to the memory of our heroes who gave their . . . — — Map (db m40373) WM
With the vision of Universal Freedom for all Mankind this tree is dedicated to Spec 4 David Munoz and all prisoners of war and missing in action. — — Map (db m195333) WM
Navy purchased the land in 1943. Fixed wing planes used the airstrip into the 1950's. In 1952 Marine Helicopter pilots practiced take-offs and landings at this site up through the Vietnam era. — — Map (db m59761) HM
Battle of the Paracel Islands represents the Indomitable spirit of the Republic of Vietnam against Communist China
This Hoang Sa Monument was proposed by Mayor Tri Ta & Vice Mayor Kimberly Ho and approved by the Westminster City Council . . . — — Map (db m195525) WM
For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty while serving as a Machine Gunner with Company L, Third Battalion, Seventh Marines, First Marine Division in action against enemy forces in the . . . — — Map (db m196435) WM
In honor of the
Air Force, Army, Marine
and Navy Veterans of
Placer County who served
their country proudly in
The Vietnam Conflict.
1961 – 1973
Lance Corporal Bruce Wayne Brace – Marines • Specialist 5 Danny Kaye Rich . . . — — Map (db m37142) HM
This marker is made up of three individual markers, one each for the Korean War, World War II and the Vietnam War.
In memory of Plumas County
Korean War Verterans who gave
their lives in the “Forgotten War”
They may have . . . — — Map (db m66123) WM
Two memorial panels have been placed in front of the Veteran's Memorial Hall in Portola
Daniel Herrmann • Lee Johnson • Palmer Johnson • Fred R. Kabkee • O. Jean Kampschmidt • Kelly E. Kimes • Howard King • Don H. Lancaster • James E. . . . — — Map (db m66183) WM
(Panel on the left)
On behalf of the grateful people of Plumas County, this memorial is dedicated to all our veterans and those whose names are engraved on these tablets, who made the ultimate sacrifice for us all.
Dedicated May 29, 2006 . . . — — Map (db m66185) HM
“For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of life above and beyond the call of duty..”
Colonel Mitchell Paige, U.S. Marine Corps, October 26, 1942 • Hospital Corpsman First Class Robert E. Bush, U.S. Navy, May 2, 1945 • . . . — — Map (db m108612) WM
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
In Memoriam
In Deep Appreciation of
These Courageous Young Americans
From the Coachella Valley
Who Have Made the Supreme Sacrifice.
Killed In Action
Vietnam
P.F.C. Dennis Read — Army
Spl./4th Class, Edwarxd Angiano . . . — — Map (db m113335) WM
These stars are dedicated to five citizens of this community who were presented with the Medal of Honor by the President of the United States.
Together, their fields of battle included World War II, Korea, Vietnam and service on the high . . . — — Map (db m206206) WM
The F-16 is numerically the most important fighter int the Western worlds inventory. Developed for the US Air Force, it embodied lessons learned over Vietnam and was designed as an inexpensive and small version of the F-15.
Since it possessed . . . — — Map (db m206404) HM
Made famous by the Vietnam War, the MiG-17 was the primary enemy aircraft engaged in the skies over Vietnam by U.S. aircraft, such as the A-4, A-7, F-8, B-52, F-100, F-105 and its primary nemesis, the F-4 Phantom II. During that war and up until the . . . — — Map (db m206321) HM
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
[Panel 1a:]
The 1930s
With war clouds gathering over the Pacific, in 1936 Congress authorized the construction of the Sacramento Air Depot. The Army Air Corp envisioned that the new depot would support operations on the West Coast, . . . — — Map (db m57199) WM
Dedicated with pride to civilian members of the Rapid Area Maintenance Team who gave their lives in the line of duty -
Saigon, South Vietnam, June 25, 1965
Leon C. Forcum • John N. Kilzer • Floyd R. McKinney • Leo D. Nelson — — Map (db m227481) WM
Dedication The people of the State of California dedicate this Monument to the memory of those Californians who died, or remain
missing, in the Vietnam War 1959-1975 and in doing so, Honor all the men and women who served during that war. . . . — — Map (db m137482) WM
Constructed during the early years of the Vietnam War, she was commissioned as a “Combat Supply and Auxiliary Support Ship” (AEO-1). At 793’ and 53,000 tons, she is by far the largest ship in the U.S. Fleet to be named . . . — — Map (db m72896) WM
S Sgt. Robert W. Oates
August 10, 1966
Sp. 4 David Vasquez
March 22, 1967
Sp. 4 Lawrence R. Dodd
May 26, 1967
P.F.C. Gabriel Betancourt
September 19, 1967
P.F.C. Albert Gonzalez
July 23, 1968
P.F.C. Arcadio Torres
August 22, . . . — — Map (db m120468) WM
In Memory
Raymond F. Eade
Sgt. HHC 8th Inf 4th Div
Vietnam
Bronze Star Medal - Purple Heart
Aug. 15, 1947 – March 24, 1969
(A second, smaller plaque mounted under the main marker):
Raymond: a native of this . . . — — Map (db m63912) WM
Dedicated in honor of Barstow-Kennedy High School student Eugene F. Christiansen – US Army.
Born February 16, 1949.
M.I.A. February 6, 1969, Republic of Viet Nam.
Barstow, California – 1990 — — Map (db m50539) HM
The MCLB was established as the Marine Corps Depot of Supplies on December 28, 1942. The Navy turned it over to the corps as a storage site for supplies and equipment. By the end of WWII, the base had outgrown its facilities. An additional 2,000 . . . — — Map (db m286053) HM
City of Colton
Men killed in action in Vietnam
The young dead soldiers do not speak.
Nevertheless they are heard in the still houses.
They say, "We were young. We have died. Remember us."
They Say, "We have done what we could . . . — — Map (db m300918) WM
Honoring All Who ServedDonald N. Clayton · Creighton Pat Walsh · Antonio Rodriguez · Henry A. Rollins · Floyd M. Keith · ☆WM F. Williams · Frank N. Van Fleet · Marvin G. Billings · Orval Keith · Harold G. Hamner · Norman H. Clayton · . . . — — Map (db m149887) WM
This memorial is dedicated to the memory of the Alta Loma High School Braves who gave their lives in the Vietnam War and honors all men and women who served during that war.
Steve Bowman • Chuck Thomas • Dan Carrasco • Tom Teal • Lenny Nyberg . . . — — Map (db m151186) WM
We Remember
That smile, that twinkle or tear in your eye,
that laugh;
We remember
when you were growing up on the streets,
the grocery stores, the soda fountains, pharmacies and shops;
We remember
When you attended our . . . — — Map (db m63923) WM
For decades the distinctive sound of the AH-1 has struck fear in those in opposition to Marines around the world. It has flown in conflict over the skies of Vietnam, Grenada, Iraq and Afghanistan.
With primary missions of close air support and . . . — — Map (db m308260) HM WM
The iconic CH-46, with its unique tandem rotor design, has been flown by generations of Marine Aviators. First taking flight in August of 1962, it has seen extensive action from the rice paddies of Vietnam to the deserts and mountains of Iraq and . . . — — Map (db m308262) HM WM
From the roof of the U.S. Embassy in Saigon in 1975, to the deserts of Iraq and Afghanistan the UH-1 has been critical to Marine Corps operations around the world. First flown in October of 1956, it was adopted by the Marine Corps in 1963. Since . . . — — Map (db m308261) HM WM
Charles D Henricks • Jerome E. W. Jansen •
Joseph Cunningham • Marvin C. White •
Albert J. Davis • James O. Hall, Jr. •
Larry W. Robinson • Kirk L. Rauch •
Steve B. Carlin • Richard A. Heuffner •
Wayne A. Allen • Michael W. Mulick • . . . — — Map (db m265406) WM
Vice Admiral Stockdale was awarded the Nation’s highest military decoration, the Medal of Honor, in recognition of his extraordinary heroism, conspicuous gallantry, and unparalleled leadership as senior Naval Officer held as a prisoner of war in . . . — — Map (db m117459) HM WM
On September 9, 1965, Sybil Stockdale was notified that her husband, Navy Commander Jim Stockdale, had been shot down on a combat mission over North Vietnam. After seven long months, she learned he was being held as a prisoner of war, or "POW." . . . — — Map (db m296243) HM WM
Vice Admiral Stockdale was awarded our nation's highest military award, the Medal of Honor, for his extraordinary heroism, conspicuous gallantry, and unparalleled leadership while serving as senior naval officer in the Prisoner of War camps of North . . . — — Map (db m117116) HM
For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty as pilot and aircraft commander of a search-and-rescue
helicopter, attached to Helicopter Support Squadron 7, during operations against enemy . . . — — Map (db m266500) HM
Edward H. Martin lived a life of selfless service. In July 1967, as executive officer of VA-34, he was shot down by surface-to-air missiles while leading a flight of A-4 Skyhawks from the USS Intrepid against targets in North Vietnam. For almost six . . . — — Map (db m145312) HM WM
The first jet to see extensive combat service with the Navy, Marine Corps, and Air Force was the F-4 Phantom II. Although it originally only carried missiles, the Phantom's overall performance enabled it to fly bombing missions, provide close . . . — — Map (db m307579) HM
First Air Combat Victory of Vietnam War
In March 1965, fighter squadron VF-21 deployed to Southeast Asia under the command of CDR Bill Franke aboard the USS Midway. The carrier strike force was directed to spearhead "Operation . . . — — Map (db m266183) HM
In Memoriam
The Vietnam War
Harvey Aiau
Raphael Cruz
Charles Henricks
Victor Lopez
Thomas Mericantante
Michael Tworek
Solana Beach
2008
Erected by the City of Solana Beach
The Civic and Historical Society
The . . . — — Map (db m268670) WM
In Honor and Remembrance of San Franciscans Who Served Our Country and Died in the Vietnam War
Eddy Achica • Felizardo Cuenca Aguillaon • Albert Kaiwi Akamu • Daniel Albert Alegke • John Moses Ananian • Gregory Alfred Antunano • Joseph Gregory . . . — — Map (db m71805) WM
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
This monument represents in a small way our appreciation of the contributions to freedom which brave men are called upon to make.
In recognition of their sacrifice, we reaffirm our community to the goals and ideals which they sought.
In . . . — — Map (db m23999) HM
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
World War 11
Corporal James Lindsay Wilson
V.F.W. Post No. 2310
In memoriam
to the following Redwood City men
who gave their lives in World War II
1941 – 1945
Raymond J. Barra • Russell V. Braca • Everett F. Bottena • Robert . . . — — Map (db m62846) WM
Dedicated to the lasting memory of those from the City of San Carlos and San Carlos High School who gave their lives while serving with the Armed Forces of the United States of America during the Vietnam War and in the Persian Gulf.
They fought . . . — — Map (db m18337) WM
In honor of San Mateos adopted sons of the 101st. Airborne Division and native sons and daughters who served proudly in Vietnam and the Persian Gulf. — — Map (db m29184) WM
Greater love has no man than this, that a
man lay down his life for his friends.
Dedicated to the American people in memory,
the spirit of the Vietnam veteran.
Dedicated by friends
SSgt James C Dorsi
1/18th Armored Cav A Troop 64/70 . . . — — Map (db m161698) WM
In honor of the Santa Maria Area veterans
listed as casualties during the Vietnam conflict
May we learn from them,
honor them, and remember them
Cariveau, William Joseph · 21 U.S. Marines
Carrasco, Arthuro · 22 U.S.Army
Castillo, . . . — — Map (db m161690) WM
(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
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
Korea
Alvin Painter • William Faddis • Alvin Seifert • Reginald Desiderio • John P. Langwell • Crescencio Mirelez • Frank R. Rosas
Viet Nam
Charles Centeno • James W. Ervin • Lee A. Greco • Wolfgang W. Karasch • Juan R. Pequeno • . . . — — Map (db m218985) WM
In honor of all the men and women who fought, gave their lives and remain missing in defense of The United States of American and the ideals for which it stands.
May we never forget that freedom id not free.
World War I
1917-1918
Harry . . . — — Map (db m212849) WM
With the vision of universal freedom
for all mankind
this tree is dedicated to
Lt. Col. Gordon L. Page
and all
Prisoners of War
and
Missing in Action — — Map (db m155050) HM
The Vietnam War (1964-75) was America's longest war. For the Vietnamese, the war had begun in 1945 with the fight for independence from French colonial rule. In that struggle, the U.S. supported the French forces.
In 1975, South Vietnam's . . . — — Map (db m231601) HM
This Memorial Memorial Wall honors the the great sacrifices of millions of citizens of the Republic of South Vietnam in defending liberty during the Vietnam War from 1950 to 1975.
Hundreds of thousands of military personnel, civilians, government . . . — — Map (db m226850) WM
To the Quiet Professionals for Their Courage, Their Honor, Their Ability and for Their Unwavering Dedication to Freedom.
De Oppresso Liber — — Map (db m104603) WM
Dedicated To All The Veterans Of
Shasta Union High School
“From This Day To The Ending Of The World,
...We In It Shall Be Remembered
...We Band Of Brothers.”
World War II Fatalities
Elton Barker • Bilton . . . — — Map (db m113327) WM
Suisun Bay Reserve Fleet is part of the National Defense Reserve Fleet (NDRF), owned and operated by U.S. Department of Transportation, Maritime Administration (MARAD). Established by the Merchant Ship Act of 1946, NDRF serves as a reserve which . . . — — Map (db m10794) HM
