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By Jeanne Gripp, 2025

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101 ► Colorado, Teller County, Cripple Creek — Governor Ralph Lawrence Carr — (1887-1950) —

Ralph L. Carr was born in Rosita, Colorado. His family later moved to Cripple Creek, where Carr graduated in 1905 from Cripple Creek High School. He went on to earn a law degree, and in 1929 was appointed U.S. Attorney for Colorado. In 1938, Carr . . . — — Map (db m281571) HM

102 ► Connecticut, Capitol Region, Farmington, Unionville — Yodkins-Morin Memorial —

During the week of August 12, 1955, the Farmington Valley was hit by the edge of Hurricane Connie. The area received heavy rainfall that saturated beds of the Farmington River. The following week, Hurricane Diane swept through the Atlantic Coast, . . . — — Map (db m230293) HM

103 ► Connecticut, Capitol Region, Farmington, Unionville — Yodkins-Morin Memorial Park —

Yodkins-Morin Memorial Park ---------- Dedicated to two valiant men who gave their lives saving others during the raging flood of August 1955 ---------- Charles J. Yodkins, Sr A Farmington Police Officer ---------- Joseph J. Morin, . . . — — Map (db m33063) HM

104 ► Connecticut, Capitol Region, Glastonbury, Glastonbury Center — John Lee Levitow —

In Honor Of John Lee Levitow Glastonbury, Connecticut Sergeant, United States Air Force 3rd Special Operations Squadron presented Congressional Medal of Honor by President Richard M. Nixon May 14, 1970 For conspicuous gallantry . . . — — Map (db m98833) WM

105 ► Connecticut, Capitol Region, Hartford, Northeast — Black Heroes in Hartford: Judge Boce Barlow — Connecticut's First Black Judge — (1915 - 2005) —

Barlow completed his high school studies in Hartford in 1933. He continued on to Howard University, where he served as senior class president, and received his degree with honors in 1939. He served in a segregated Army regiment in the . . . — — Map (db m230475) HM

106 ► Connecticut, Capitol Region, Hartford, Northeast — Black Heroes in Hartford: William Roy Hales — Businessman, Media Publisher — (1934 - 2007) —

Born in Georgia, Hales moved to Hartford in the 1950s and opened a coin-operated laundry and electronics business on Albany Avenue. — — Map (db m230478) HM

107 ► Connecticut, Capitol Region, Windsor Locks — Connecticut Fallen Firefighters’ Memorial —

Connecticut Fallen Firefighters’ Memorial The design of the Memorial was conceived by the Connecticut Firefighters Memorial Committee and incorporates a plaza-like setting featuring a brick patio in the form of a Maltese cross, the universal symbol . . . — — Map (db m126451) HM

108 ► Connecticut, Lower Connecticut River Valley Region, Middletown — John L. Levitow Memorial Lane —

John L. Levitow Memorial Lane Dedicated - November 28, 2000 In Memory of: Sergeant John L. Levitow, U.S. Air Force Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient “For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action at the risk of his life . . . — — Map (db m100151) WM

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109 ► Connecticut, Naugatuck Valley Region, Ansonia — Ansonia Volunteer Firemen’s Monument —

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110 ► Connecticut, Naugatuck Valley Region, Shelton, Huntington — City of Shelton Emergency Services Memorial —

City Of Shelton In Memory Of Our Departed Emergency Services Members Who Have Given Their Lives In The Line Of Duty While Protecting the Lives and Property of Our Citizens Shelton Fire Department Daniel E. Wannagot 1991 Shelton Police . . . — — Map (db m25612) HM

111 ► Connecticut, Naugatuck Valley Region, Southbury, Woodbury Center — The Common —

In memory of The Sons of Old Woodbury Those who gave their lives in war Those who lived to build a new nation Those who are known Those who must remain ever nameless Bicentennial of the American Revolution 1776 1976 . . . — — Map (db m19226) HM

112 ► Connecticut, South Central Region, Meriden — Connecticut Police Memorial —

[ inscribed on the obelisk in the center of the pavilion ] Dedicated To Those Who Have Made The Supreme Sacrifice Off. Milton Hodder Hamden 04/22/1943 Tpr./Trn. Stanley C. Heilberg C.S.P. 06/01/1929 Lt. Paul J. . . . — — Map (db m26504) HM

113 ► Connecticut, South Central Region, Milford — Arctic Engine Co. No. 1 — 1838 1938 —

Memoriam The Milford Fire Co. Founded On This Site May 23, 1838 Arctic Engine Co. No. 1 1838 1938 — — Map (db m26326) HM

114 ► Connecticut, South Central Region, Milford — Milford Remembers —

[ south side ] Milford Remembers New York City Erected by the People of Milford, Connecticut in memory of the innocent victims of the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center in New York City on September 11, 2001. With special . . . — — Map (db m26336) HM

115 ► Connecticut, South Central Region, Milford — Milford Volunteer Fire Department — Est. 1838 —

This bell obtained by Arctic Engine Company, No. 1, in 1887, served as the City of Milford’s first fire alarm warning system from 1887 into the 1930’s. It summoned the town’s volunteer firemen to the call of duty when an emergency arose. It was . . . — — Map (db m26314) HM

116 ► Connecticut, South Central Region, West Haven — William A. Soderman — Congressional Medal of Honor —

On December 17, 1944 Pfc. William A. Soderman, of West Haven, Company K, 9th Infantry, 2nd Infantry Division armed with a bazooka, defended a key road junction near Rocherath, Belgium. As the German artillery barrage pinned down troops around . . . — — Map (db m27867) HM

117 ► Connecticut, Southeastern Region, New London — Douglas Munro Hall —

Douglas Munro Hall This hall was dedicated on 16 August 1963 To the Memory of Signalman First Class Douglas Munro Who died heroically for his Country on the beaches of Guadalcanal 27 September 1942 and was awarded posthumously the . . . — — Map (db m205861) HM WM

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118 ► Connecticut, Western Region, Redding — Unknown Heroes —

In memory of the Unknown Heroes buried here. — — Map (db m11999) WM

119 ► Connecticut, Western Region, Redding, Redding Center — Town of Redding World War I Memorial —

Town of Redding 1914 Roll of Honor 1918 Erected in Appreciation of The Services of Our Men and Women Who Served in the World War Harold Albin • Carl A. Anderson • Hubert Anderson • Sigurd Anderson • Edward Babcock • . . . — — Map (db m26815) HM

120 ► Delaware, Kent County, Smyrna, Duck Creek Hundred — Maj. McLane Bridge Lake Como Spillway —

Major Allen McLane of the village of Duck Creek Crossroads, now known as Smyrna, Delaware, was one of Delaware's most significant heroes of the American Revolution. McLane volunteered for service in Virginia at the start of the revolution, . . . — — Map (db m174546) HM WM

121 ► Delaware, New Castle County, New Castle, New Castle Hundred — Delaware & New Jersey WWII Submariners Memorial — Dedicated to those who serve in Submarines of the U.S. Navy — The Silent Service ~ Pride Runs Deep —

Left Side of Marker U.S. Submarine Veterans World War II 52 United States Submarines On Eternal Patrol U.S. Navy Submarines Paid Heavily for their success in World War II. 374 Officers and 3131 Men are on board these . . . — — Map (db m146109) WM

122 ► Delaware, New Castle County, Newark — Delaware's Field of Valor —

On 3 September 1777 an American light infantry corps under the command of Brigadier General William Maxwell engaged British and Hessian forces here in the Battle of Cooch's Bridge. Maxwell's Corps was composed of soldiers from New Jersey, North . . . — — Map (db m156785) HM

123 ► Delaware, New Castle County, Newark — Forgotten Heroes —

As we refresh our memories Of all the wars gone by, Let each of us be grateful For our "heroes" you and I. They gave their all that we may live In a country good and free, "Lest we forget" they did it all For the likes of you and me. . . . — — Map (db m238445) WM

124 ► Delaware, New Castle County, Newark, Delaware House Travel Plaza — Purple Heart Trail in Delaware —

Dedicated by Governor Jack A. Markell and the Military Order of the Purple Heart Department of Delaware July 27, 2011 The National Purple Heart Trail memorializes those heroic soldiers, sailors, airmen and marines who have had the . . . — — Map (db m186858) WM

125 ► Delaware, New Castle County, Wilmington, Trolley Square — Soldiers and Sailors Monument — of Delaware —

Soldiers and Sailors Monument In Commemoration of Delaware’s Patriotic Dead who Sacrificed Their Lives for their country During the Rebellion of 1861 -65 — — Map (db m63185) WM

126 ► Delaware, New Castle County, Wilmington, Wilmington and Brandywine Cemetery — Revolutionary War Memorial —

This plaque is dedicated to all Revolutionary War hero's that are buried in Wilmington and Brandywine Cemetery. While there may be others who are known only to their creator, the following Patriots have been identified as being . . . — — Map (db m216019) WM

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127 ► District of Columbia, Washington, Northeast Washington, Brentwood — Former Site, Columbian Harmony Cemetery — 1857-1959 —

Many distinguished Black citizens including Civil War veterans were buried in this cemetery. These bodies now rest in the new National Harmony Memorial Park Cemetery in Maryland. — — Map (db m16069) HM

128 ► District of Columbia, Washington, Northeast Washington, Capitol Hill — Nathanael Greene Monument —

(Inscription, south face of monument base:) Sacred to the memory of Nathanael Greene, Esquire, a native of the State of Rhode Island who died on the 19th of June 1786 - late Major General in the service of the U.S. . . . — — Map (db m30771) HM

129 ► District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Capitol Hill — Japanese American Memorial to Patriotism During World War II —

[Panel 1 of the historical narrative at memorial entrance]: On February 19, 1942, 73 days after the United States entered World War II, President Franklin Roosevelt issued Executive Order 9066 which resulted in the removal of 120,000 . . . — — Map (db m40541) HM

130 ► District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Cleveland Park — Garden of the Righteous —

In honor of those who risked their lives to save Jews during the Holocaust 1992 Jan Karski Poland • 1993 Preben Munch-Nielsen Denmark • 1994 . . . — — Map (db m150711) HM WM

131 ► District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Downtown — “Damn the Torpedoes, Full Speed Ahead!” — Farragut Square, National Mall and Memorial Parks, Washington, D.C. — National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior — Reported damaged

With these legendary words, naval officer David G. Farragut led the Union fleet past Confederate mines (then called torpedoes) and to victory at the Battle of Mobile Bay on August 5, 1864. From the rigging of his flagship, USS Hartford, . . . — — Map (db m4104) HM

132 ► District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Downtown — In Honor of Leslie Coffelt —

White House policeman who gave his life in defense of the President of the United States here at the Blair House, November 1, 1950 "For loyalty, bravery and heroism beyond the call of duty." Presented by National Sojourners in commemoration of his . . . — — Map (db m73876) HM

133 ► District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Downtown — John Barry Memorial —

John • Barry, Commodore • United States Navy Born County Wexford • Ireland • 1745 Died in Philadelphia • 1805 — — Map (db m19533) HM

134 ► District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Foggy Bottom — Bernardo de Gálvez Memorial — (Count de Gálvez) — 1746 - 1786 —

"Bernardo de Gálvez the great Spanish soldier carried out a courageous campaign in lands bordering the lower Mississippi. This masterpiece of military strategy lightened the pressure of the English in the war against the American settlers who were . . . — — Map (db m40957) HM

135 ► District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Foggy Bottom — José Artigas Memorial — "Statues of the Liberators" —

inscription, south face of base: José Artigas Father of the Independence of Uruguay inscription, north face of base: From the people of Uruguay to the people of the United States of America inscriptions, on . . . — — Map (db m67168) HM

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136 ► District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Foggy Bottom — José de San Martín Memorial — Statues of the Liberators —

[Inscription on south face of pedestal:] Libertador General José de San Martín [Inscriptions on two panels in the south side of base:] Homenaje al Libertador General D. José de San Martín del Presidente de la Nacion Argentina . . . — — Map (db m65936) HM

137 ► District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Foggy Bottom — National Headquarters, American Red Cross —

National Headquarters American Red Cross has been designated a Registered National Historic Landmark under the provisions of the Historic Sites Act of August 23, 1935 This site possesses exceptional value in . . . — — Map (db m38864) HM

138 ► District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Foggy Bottom — Simón Bolívar — "Statues of the Liberators" —

[south face of pedestal] Simón Bolívar The Liberator Born July 24, 1783 Caracas, Venezuela Died December 17, 1830 Santa Marta, Colombia [east face of pedestal] The Republic of Venezuela to the . . . — — Map (db m65731) WM

139 ► District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Judiciary Square — e.5 — Building Out the Square — Civil War to Civil Rights — Downtown Heritage Trail —

The Great Depression (1929-1941) meant economic catastrophe for millions of Americans, but in Washington it meant a building boom as the Federal Government staffed up to the end the economic crisis. In 1931 alone Congress approved new . . . — — Map (db m61823) HM

140 ► District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, LeDroit Park — Christian Fleetwood and Sara Fleetwood Residence Site — 319 U Street, NW — African American Heritage Trail, Washington DC —

Christian Fleetwood (1840-1914) was one of 21 African Americans to be awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor for bravery during the 1864 Battle of Chaffin's Farm near Richmond. After the Civil War he worked for the federal government and organized . . . — — Map (db m77543) HM

141 ► District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Logan Circle — No Braver Man Than John Logan —

In November 1860, Abraham Lincoln's election as the nation's first Republican President ignited Southern fears that the country's new balance of political power threatened the institution of slavery in America. Within months, eleven Southern states . . . — — Map (db m153987) HM

142 ► District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Logan Circle — When Logan Rode The Battle Line —

In the Civil War, General John Logan's gallantry earned him mythical stature among the soldiers he led in battle. The memoir of a fellow Union officer depicts Logan's unique inspirational impact:

"When General Grant would ride . . . — — Map (db m153988) HM

143 ► District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, North Cleveland Park — The Hon. Walter Gresham Andrews —

This flagpole is presented to the Sheridan School by William, Susan, and Peter Spaulding in loving memory of their great uncle The Hon. Walter Gresham Andrews United States Representative, State of New York 1930 - 1948 . . . — — Map (db m135816) HM

144 ► District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Penn Quarter — 16 — Cesar Chavez — 1927 - 1993 —

Led by his desire to secure a better quality of life for migrant farm workers, Cesar Chavez helped found the United Farm Workers of America, the first effective farm workers' union in the United States. Under his leadership of nonviolent protest, . . . — — Map (db m15471) HM

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145 ► District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Penn Quarter — .3 — Clara Barton, Angel of the Battlefield at Home — Civil War to Civil Rights — Downtown Heritage Trail — Reported permanently removed

“I have paid the rent of a room in Washington… retaining it merely as a shelter to which I might return, when my strength should fail me under exposure and labor at the field.” Clara Barton, December . . . — — Map (db m36174) HM

146 ► District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Penn Quarter — .3 — Clara Barton: Angel of the Battlefield at Home — Civil War to Civil Rights — Downtown Heritage Trail —

"I have paid the rent of a room in Washington… retaining it merely as a shelter to which I might return, when my strength should fail me under exposure and labor at the field." Clara Barton, December 1863

. . . — — Map (db m211424) HM

147 ► District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Sheridan-Kalorama — General Manuel Belgrano — 1770 — 1820 —

Statesman, Leader and Forerunner of the Independence Movement in Latin America. Promoter of the economy and education, mentor of the principles of freedom that burst onto the Argentine early political scene in May 1810. An exemplary soldier, he . . . — — Map (db m74989) HM

148 ► District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Swampoodle — This Tree was Planted In Remembrance of the Events of September 11, 2001 — Reported damaged

The United States Department of Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld recognized the "comfort and assistance Georgetown Law provided the family members of the heroes who died in the line of duty at the Pentagon. These efforts made a positive . . . — — Map (db m256942) WM

149 ► District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, U Street Corridor — African American Civil War Memorial — "Spirit of Freedom" — Civil War to Civil Rights and Beyond —

This memorial is dedicated to those who served in the African American units of the Union Army in the Civil War. The 209,145 names inscribed on these walls commemorate those fighters of freedom. [Names of the officers and enlisted men who . . . — — Map (db m41748) HM

150 ► District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Woodland-Normanstone Terrace — Nelson Mandela — Freedom Fighter, Political Prisoner, Statesman —

Panel 1: A Tribute to Nelson Mandela This tribute to Nelson Mandela was unveiled on 21 September 2013 by the Hon. Maite Nkoana-Mashabane, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation of the Republic of South Africa, and H.E. . . . — — Map (db m77575) HM

151 ► District of Columbia, Washington, Southeast Washington, Navy Yard — Frank W. Crilley Building — Frank W. Crilley, Ensign, U.S. Navy, 1883-1947 —

Frank W. Crilley was born in Trenton, New Jersey on September 13, 1883. Following enlistment in the Navy in March, 1900 he became a gunner's mate and received additional training as a diver. In 1915 he made dives to over 300 feet during salvage . . . — — Map (db m10679) HM

152 ► District of Columbia, Washington, Southwest Washington, Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling (JBAB) — In Memory of Col. Raynal C. Bolling —

[Panel No. 1]: "Whatever happens to me will be the result of action, not inaction or drift." Bolling [Panel No. 2]: On April 7, 1917, the day after President Wilson's . . . — — Map (db m63899) HM

153 ► District of Columbia, Washington, Southwest Washington, Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling (JBAB) — Republic F-105D Thunderchief —

This aircraft, of a type used extensively in Southeast Asia air operations, is dedicated to all the courageous airmen who gave their lives in honor during that conflict. — — Map (db m63898) HM

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154 ► District of Columbia, Washington, Southwest Washington, Southwest Federal Center — Raoul Wallenberg Place — [Sidney R. Yates Federal Building] —

"Raoul Wallenberg's mission of mercy on behalf of the United States behind enemy lines during World War II is unprecedented in the history of mankind. He is responsible for saving tens of thousands of lives during the Holocaust. A shining light in . . . — — Map (db m39926) HM

155 ► District of Columbia, Washington, Southwest Washington, The National Mall — District of Columbia World War Memorial — National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior — National Mall & Memorial Parks — Reported permanently removed

[Panel 1: northeast corner wayside.] “This monument stands for men who fought not alone for their country, but to establish the principles of justice and peace. We pay tribute here to their valor. We honor them for their . . . — — Map (db m76573) HM

156 ► Florida, Citrus County, Crystal River — Bicentennial Park War Memorial —

WW I, WW II, Korea, Vietnam, Grenada, Desert Storm heroes. — — Map (db m3528) WM

157 ► Florida, Flagler County, Flagler Beach — Gamble Rogers — Florida Troubadour — Beloved Guitarist, Storyteller, Gentleman —

He delighted audiences all across the country with his Southern Gothic tall tales and intricate guitar style, and through his example, inspired high aspirations, personal dignity, and respect for Florida and humanity. Drowned off this beach . . . — — Map (db m106690) HM

158 ► Florida, Flagler County, Palm Coast — City of Palm Coast Military Memorial —

Army • Navy • Marines • Air Force Coast Guard City Of Palm Coast Military Memorial In honor of the following local heroes, who made the ultimate sacrifice, whose dedication and courage will never be forgotten USAF MSGT. . . . — — Map (db m105381) WM

159 ► Florida, Franklin County, Apalachicola — Willoughby Ryan Marks Memorial —

In Memory of Lieutenant Willoughby Ryan Marks Commanding Co. C, 61st Inf. 5th Division U.S.A. Who Showed Extraordinary Valor and Sacrificed His Life Above the Call of Duty in an attempt to save a comrade . . . — — Map (db m276038) WM

160 ► Florida, Hendry County, LaBelle — Nicholas J Cutinha — Veterans Memorial Park —

Nicholas J Cutinha SP4 US Army CO C BN 9 Inf Reg25 Inf Div Vietnam Medal of Honor Bronze Star Medal Purple Heart Jan 23 1945 † Mar 2 1968 On March 2 1968, Nicholas J Cutinha was engaged by overwhelming Vietnam Cong . . . — — Map (db m221290) WM

161 ► Florida, Hillsborough County, Tampa, Clair-Mel City — First Lieutenant Baldomero Lopez — Marine Corps — Hillsborough County Veterans Memorial Park —

The President of the United States in the name of Congress takes pride in presenting the Medal of Honor posthumously to First Lieutenant Baldomero Lopez Marine Corps for service set forth in the following . . . — — Map (db m197426) WM

162 ► Florida, Hillsborough County, Tampa, Downtown — First Lt. Baldomero Lopez — Tampa Native — Awarded Congressional Medal Of Honor —

During the Inchon invasion in Korea, September 15, 1950, Marine 1st Lieutenant Lopez's platoon was engaging the enemy. Exposing himself to hostile fire he attempted to hurl a grenade into the pillbox whose fire was pinning them down. Wounded, he . . . — — Map (db m31703) HM

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163 ► Florida, Hillsborough County, Tampa, Downtown — Lt. Col. Frank S. Adamo, M.D. — Bataan's Medical Hero —

This distinguished native Tampan served with courage, honor and personal sacrifice as an army surgeon during WWII. He was captured and made a prisoner of war when the Japanese overran the Philippines. Afflicted with Beri-Beri and other diseases he . . . — — Map (db m215678) HM

164 ► Florida, Hillsborough County, Tampa, Downtown — Operation Iraqi Freedom Memorial I —

(Raised section) A grateful county honors the memory of these brave individuals for their unquestioned valor and sacrifice in defense of freedom and liberty during combat in Operation Iraqi Freedom Dedicated 2003 Hillsborough County Board . . . — — Map (db m32949) WM

165 ► Florida, Hillsborough County, Tampa, Tampa Heights — The Buffalo Soldiers in Tampa Heights — 1898 —

African-Americans have served valiantly in all of America's wars. Although black soldiers fought and died in previous conflicts, they were not permitted to enlist as army regulars until after the Civil War. Organized into separate infantry and . . . — — Map (db m32837) HM

166 ► Florida, Hillsborough County, Tampa, Ybor City — Antonio Maceo Grajales — Lugarteniente General, Ejercito Libertador de Cuba — Lieutenant General, Cuban Liberation Army —

Born in Santiago de Cuba 14 June 1845. Rose from Private to Major General during the Ten-years War of Independence 1868-78. During the final War of Independence, he led the 1896 invasion of Cuba from Oriente across 750 miles of continual combat. . . . — — Map (db m32198) HM

167 ► Florida, Hillsborough County, Tampa, Ybor City — Jose Marti — Apostle of Cuban Freedom — Apostol de Cuba —

Born in Havana, Cuba, on January 28, 1853. Patriot, writer, poet, lawyer, and orator. A lover of liberty and justice, his ideas and personal example were a universal inspiration for the world as well as for the Cuban people. He perished on . . . — — Map (db m32132) HM

168 ► Florida, Indian River County, Fellsmere — Fellsmere Veterans Memorial —

To honor those who served our country, guarding our shores in times of war and peace. — — Map (db m14305) HM

169 ► Florida, Lake County, Altoona — Robert M. McTureous, Jr. — United States Marine Corps —

Robert M. McTureous, Jr. Private United States Marine Corps Born: March 26, 1924 Killed in Action: June 1945 Awarded his country’s highest award The Medal of Honor ”For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above . . . — — Map (db m167318) WM

170 ► Florida, Madison County, Madison — Captain Colin P. Kelly, Jr. —

This Post Office is dedicated to the memory of Captain Colin P. Kelly, Jr. who served his country and his men with distinction and bravery, giving his life in the Pacific December 1941 Established by an Act of Congress July . . . — — Map (db m172574) HM WM

171 ► Florida, Marion County, Ocala — Medal of Honor Recipients — Ocala - Marion County Veterans Memorial Park —

Medal of Honor Recipients 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion. Duty • Honor • Pride Frank S. Reasoner Alpha Company 12 July 1965 Terrence C. Graves 3rd Force Recon Co. 16 February 1968 Robert H. Jenkins, Jr. . . . — — Map (db m198688) WM

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172 ► Florida, Miami-Dade County, Pinecrest — Special Agent Jerry Dove, Special Agent Benjamin Grogan —

The Pinecrest Village Council dedicated this portion of Southwest 82 Avenue on 15th day of May, 2001, in memory of these two FBI agents who gave their lives in the line of duty during a gun battle at this site on April 11, 1986. — — Map (db m74958) HM

173 ► Florida, Monroe County, Key West — Eloy Angel Rodriguez — Veterans Memorial Gardens at Bayview Park —

In Memory of Eloy Angel Rodriguez “Rod” June 26, 1956 — Feb. 21, 1991 Master Sergeant, U.S. Army - Ranger Killed in Action Operation Desert Storm — — Map (db m224883) WM

174 ► Florida, Okaloosa County, Eglin Air Force Base — EOD Memorial —

EOD Memorial Dedicated to those who gave their lives in the performance of duty 1970 — — Map (db m99714) HM WM

175 ► Florida, Okaloosa County, Hurlburt Field — Airman First Class John Lee Levitow — 3rd Special Operations Squadron —

Airman First Class John Levitow was a loadmaster aboard a C-47 gunship on a night combat air patrol mission near Long Binh Army Post, Republic of Vietnam, 24 February 1969. His aircraft was hit by enemy ground fire. The enemy fire wounded half the . . . — — Map (db m99749) HM WM

176 ► Florida, Okaloosa County, Hurlburt Field — Captain Steven L. Bennett — 20th Tactical Air Support Squadron —

On 29 June, 1972, Captain Steven L. Bennett and a Marine observer were flying near Quang Tri, Republic of Vietnam. Responding to a call from a South Vietnamese unit pinned down by the enemy, he requested tactical air support, but none was available. . . . — — Map (db m99755) HM WM

177 ► Florida, Okaloosa County, Hurlburt Field — First Lieutenant James Phillip Fleming — 20th Special Operations Squadron —

First Lieutenant Fleming was the aircraft commander of a UH-1F transport helicopter near Duc Co in the Republic of Vietnam's central highlands, 26 November 1968. He unhesitatingly flew to the aid of a six-man Special Forces Long Range Reconnaissance . . . — — Map (db m99815) HM

178 ► Florida, Okaloosa County, Hurlburt Field — Jockey - 14 Memorial — AC-130H 69-6576 —

On March 14, 1994, while flying enroute to Mogadishu, Somalia, in support of Operation Continue Hope, eight fellow Spectres lost their lives. Let peace be with them. Capt Anthony R. Stefanik Jr. • TSgt Robert L. Daniel Capt David J. . . . — — Map (db m99726) WM

179 ► Florida, Okaloosa County, Hurlburt Field — Lieutenant Colonel Joe Madison Jackson — 311th Air Commando Squadron —

Lieutenant Colonel Jackson was the aircraft commander of an unarmed C-123 transport flying a tactical emergency evacuation mission to rescue three remaining survivors at the Special Forces camp at Kham Duc, Republic of Vietnam, on 12 May 1968. The . . . — — Map (db m99813) HM

180 ► Florida, Okaloosa County, Hurlburt Field — Lieutenant Colonel William Atkinson Jones, III — 602nd Special Operations Squadron —

Lieutenant Colonel Jones flew an A-1H Skyraider on a rescue mission on 1 September 1968 in search of a downed U.S. pilot near Dong Hoi, North Vietnam. Although his aircraft was hit repeatedly by enemy fire, he continued his search until he sighted . . . — — Map (db m99802) HM

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181 ► Florida, Okaloosa County, Hurlburt Field — Major Bernard Francis Fisher — 1st Air Commando Squadron —

Major Fisher was an A-1E pilot at A Shau, South Vietnam on 10 March 1966. The Special Forces camp was attacked by 2,000 North Vietnamese Army Regulars. Tops of 1,500-foot hills were obscured by an 800-foot ceiling, limiting maneuverability and . . . — — Map (db m99811) HM WM

182 ► Florida, Okaloosa County, Hurlburt Field — Medal of Honor Recipients — World War I —

Medal of Honor Recipients World War I 2nd.Lt. Erwin R. Bleckley Oct. 6, 1918, Binarville, France 2nd.Lt. Harold E. Goettler Oct. 6, 1918, Binarville, France 2nd.Lt. Frank Luke Jr. Sept. 29, 1918, Murvaux, France . . . — — Map (db m99915) WM

183 ► Florida, Okaloosa County, Hurlburt Field — Medal of Honor Recipients — Korea —

Medal of Honor Recipients Korea Maj. George A. Davis Jr. Feb. 10, 1952, Sinuiju-Yalu River, N.Korea Maj. Charles J. Loring Jr. Nov. 22, 1952, Sniper Ridge, N.Korea Maj. Louis J. Sebille Aug. 5, 1950, Hamch'ang, . . . — — Map (db m99916) WM

184 ► Florida, Okaloosa County, Hurlburt Field — Medal of Honor Recipients — Vietnam —

Medal of Honor Recipients Vietnam Capt.Steven L. Bennett June 29, 1972, Quang Tri, S. Vietnam Col. George E. Day Conspicuous Gallantry while POW Maj. Merlyn H. Dethlefsen Mar. 10, 1967, Thai Nguyen, N. Vietnam . . . — — Map (db m99918) WM

185 ► Florida, Okaloosa County, Hurlburt Field — Medal of Honor Recipients — World War II —

Medal of Honor Recipients World War II Lt. Col. Addison E. Baker · Aug. 1, 1943 - Ploesti, Romania Maj. Richard I. Bong · Oct. 10 - Nov. 15, 1944 - Southwest Pacific Maj. Horace S. Carswell Jr. · Oct. 26, 1944 - South . . . — — Map (db m100432) WM

186 ► Florida, Okaloosa County, Hurlburt Field — Okaloosa Armed Forces Memorial —

Presented by Citizens of Okaloosa County in Honor of USAF Hurlburt Field FL. Capt. Richard L. Bakke Capt. Harold L. Lewis, Jr. TSgt. Joel C. Mayo Capt. Lyn D. McIntosh Capt. Charles T. McMillan, III USMC New . . . — — Map (db m99722) WM

187 ► Florida, Okaloosa County, Hurlburt Field — Operation Restore Hope —

Violence in Somalia was precipitated by a series of civil war, famine, and disease which cost the lives of an estimated 350,000 people. In December 1992, US troops were sent to help contain the lawlessness in Somalia and create a safe . . . — — Map (db m99782) HM

188 ► Florida, Okaloosa County, Hurlburt Field — Spirit 03 — AC-130H 69-6567 —

On January 31, 1991 while working a target over Kuwait fourteen Spectre crewmembers reached out and touched the face of God; they became true Ghostriders Maj Paul J. Weaver • SSgt Damon V. Kanuha • TSgt Robert K. Hodges Capt . . . — — Map (db m99798) WM

189 ► Florida, Orange County, Gotha — The Congressional Medal of Honor - Florida —

The highest U.S. Military decoration, awarded by Congress to members of the Armed Forces for gallantry and bravery at the risk of life beyond the call of duty in action against the enemy: established 1862. Florida Army • Air Force PFC. . . . — — Map (db m238024) HM WM

190 ► Florida, Polk County, Bartow — Memorial for Austin C. Welch —

Austin Craig Welch, who died attempting to save Crystal E. Droz from drowning. Bartow, Fl. September 3, 2016 "Our hero, Our protector" "I got this!" — — Map (db m123549) HM

191 ► Florida, Polk County, Lakeland — Private James H. Mills — Medal of Honor Recipient — Veterans Memorial Park —

Private James H. Mills Company F 15th Infantry United States Army May 3, 1923 - November 11, 1973 ★ ★ Medal of Honor For Conspicuous Gallantry May 24, 1944 Cisterna Di Littoria, Italy The . . . — — Map (db m197294) WM

192 ► Florida, Santa Rosa County, Milton — Combat Wounded Veterans — Santa Rosa County —

Dedicated To All The Men And Women Who Are Recipients Of The Nation's Oldest Military Decoration "The Purple Heart" Combat Wounded Veterans Military Order of the Purple Heart 1782 - 1932 . . . — — Map (db m99910) WM

193 ► Florida, Sarasota County, Englewood — Commander Clyde E. Lassen, United States Navy —

Dedicated to the patriotic service of Commander Clyde E. Lessen, United States Navy Medal of Honor Republic of Vietnam, 19 June 1968 Hometown: Englewood, Florida Citation For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at . . . — — Map (db m261176) HM

194 ► Florida, Sarasota County, Sarasota, Gillespie Park — Gallery of Patriots Monument — Half Circle —

What is a Patriot A patriot loves their country and is ready to boldly support and defend it. Each bust honors a patriot from the countries of North, Central and South America Juan Pablo Duarte Santo Domingo Writer - Activist - . . . — — Map (db m279034) HM

195 ► Florida, Sarasota County, Sarasota, Gillespie Park — Gallery of Patriots Monument — Central Plaza —

What is a Patriot A patriot loves their country and is ready to boldly support and defend it. Each bust honors a patriot from the countries of North, Central and South America Bernado O’Higgins Chile Independence Leader — . . . — — Map (db m279727) HM

196 ► Florida, Seminole County, Sanford — Korean War — 1950-1953 —

At the end of World War II, Korea was divided into two parts, north and south, at the 38th parallel. Troops from the Soviet Union occupied the north and the United States forces occupied the south with the intention of eventually unifying the . . . — — Map (db m74149) HM

197 ► Florida, St. Johns County, St. Augustine — 650 Julia Street — ACCORD Freedom Trail —

This house was built in 2008 by Habitat for Humanity for one of the Ancient City's civil rights heroes, Audrey Nell Edwards. Along with JoeAnn Anderson Ulmer, Samuel White, and Willie Carl Singleton, she was one of the "St. Augustine Four." As . . . — — Map (db m40724) HM

198 ► Florida, St. Johns County, St. Augustine — Francis D. Ouimet — 1893 - 1967 — America's First Golf Hero —

His astounding victory over the British greats Harry Vardon and Ted Ray in a playoff for the 1913 U.S. Open Championship at the Country Club, Brookline, Mass. transformed golf into a popular sport. — — Map (db m231543) HM

199 ► Florida, St. Johns County, St. Augustine — VFW Memorial —

In fond and grateful memory of our Honored Dead From the people of St. Johns County — — Map (db m112803) WM

200 ► Florida, St. Johns County, St. Augustine, Lincolnville — 156 M.L. King Avenue — ACCORD Freedom Trail —

The house at 156 Central Avenue was built in the 1950's for Mrs. Janie Price, a nurse at Flagler Hospital. She had taken her nurse's training at Grady Hospital in Atlanta in the 1940s and while there had attended dances with students from Morehouse . . . — — Map (db m7627) HM

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