This monument honors the brave service and sacrifices of all African-American Veterans
and their families from Louisiana and nationwide. It begins with the 1863 Siege at
Port Hudson, Louisiana, the first time Black soldiers had the opportunity to . . . — — Map (db m232815) HM WM
This tree is dedicated to the memory of Simon Bolivar Liberator of Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia and Panama, on the bicentennial of his birth (1783-1983) Venezuela Students Association — — Map (db m162770)
John Bell Hood was born June 29, 1831, in Owingsville, Kentucky, and
was reared in Mt. Sterling, Kentucky. After graduating from West
Point in 1853, he served in the elite U.S. 2nd Cavalry Regiment on the
Texas frontier. In 1861, he joined the . . . — — Map (db m157658) HM
Holt has been filled to capacity many times in its long history. In fact, grave plots have often been re-used after their upkeep is abandoned. This is not
uncommon in urban cemeteries, where space is always a problem. Still, the density of . . . — — Map (db m166883) HM
Born November 21, 1926 - New Roads, Louisiana
Died August 23, 2015 New Roads, Louisiana
EDUCATION
Louisiana State University (1940-1942) (1944-1946)
MILITARY
1942 WWII Volunteer - Deployed to Philippines & Japan
1973 Entered . . . — — Map (db m238295) HM
Born January 15, 1920 - Hawkins, Tennessee
Married Marie Anita Hunter - New Roads, Louisiana
Died December 2, 2004 - New Roads, Louisiana
EDUCATION
Louisiana State University - 1938-1942
LSU ROTC 1942 Commissioned Second Lieutenant . . . — — Map (db m238301) HM
During his more than forty years of service with the Marine Corps, John A. Lejeune participated in campaigns in Panama, Cuba, Mexico, France and Germany. He led the famed 2nd Division, American Expeditionary Force, during World War I with valor . . . — — Map (db m86564) HM WM
The common denominator of all Marine Corps virtues is "respect." Therefore, it would, indeed, be difficult, if not impossible to find a Marine, past or present, who has earned our respect more than Lieutenant General John Archer Lejeune, . . . — — Map (db m108224) HM
Born January 10, 1867- Raccourci, Louisiana
Died November 20, 1942- Baltimore, Maryland
MILITARY HISTORY
1881- Attended LSU- Appointed To U.S. Naval Academy - Graduated in 1888
Graduated From U.S. Army War College in 1910
MILITARY . . . — — Map (db m238209) HM
Born September 15, 1947- Lakeland Louisiana
Education: Southern University and A&M College
Bachelor's Degree in Vocational Agriculture
ROTC TRAINING AT SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY
Entered the U.S. Army as Infantry Officer of U.S. Army Combat . . . — — Map (db m238210) HM
Born February 10, 1967 - New Roads, Louisiana
EDUCATION
Louisiana State University - Bachelor's Degree in Kinesiology
United States Army College Mss Strategic Studies
1990 ROTC 2nd Lt. Commission
1998 Lt. Col. Transfer from Army to . . . — — Map (db m238267) HM
Born January 18, 1912 - New Roads, Pointe Coupee Parish
Died May 22, 1964 - Plane Crash in Ciudad Victoria, Mexico
1934 - Graduated Louisiana State University Law School
MILITARY
1943 - Enlisted in Army Reserve
February 1, 1945 Lt. . . . — — Map (db m238211) HM
Born September 1995 New Roads, Louisiana.
Loyala University New Orleans, Lousiana Bachelor's Degree
Distinguished Military Graduate
Commissioned 2nd Lieutenant ROTC
MILITARY SCHOOLS
Instructor Training Course
Arms & Services Staff . . . — — Map (db m238266) HM
The 3rd Armored Division was activated on April 15, 1941 at Camp Beauregard, Louisiana. From Normandy to Dessau, its fighting men courageously earned the name Spearhead and laid the foundation for lasting peace in Europe. — — Map (db m197828) HM WM
Louisiana Army National Guard Units mobilized in support of Operation Desert Storm and periods of Federal Service. 1099th Trans Det 27 Aug 90-29 Jun 91 1086th Trans Co 11 Oct 90-11 Jul 91 812th Med Co 21 Nov 90-3 Jun 91 256th Inf Bde (M) 30 . . . — — Map (db m197830) HM WM
Dedicated to the honor
and memory of combat
wounded veterans of the
armed forces of the
United States of America
who have been awarded
the Purple Heart Medal — — Map (db m225052) WM
(panel 1)
Lt. Fr. Joseph "Verbis" Lafleur was born to Valentine and Agatha Dupre Lafleur on January 24, 1912 in Ville Platte, LA and later moved to Opelousas, LA in 1926. From St. Landry Catholic Church, he was accepted by the Diocese . . . — — Map (db m86781) HM WM
Breaux Bridge has a long, rich and proud military heritage. It has given generously to our nation of its men and women, many of whom were decorated for bravery, some achieved positions of great responsibility and unfortunately, many gave their . . . — — Map (db m130189) HM WM
First Lt. Brandon Dronet is our American Hero who selflessly made the ultimate sacrifice for Justice and Freedom while fighting for his country
in the War On Terrorism, Operation Enduring Freedom, Horn of Africa. Presentation of Decorations Naval . . . — — Map (db m224458) HM WM
Army E-4 A Co. 2/18 Infantry 1st Infantry Division Private Vice is our American Hero who selflessly made the ultimate sacrifice for Justice and Freedom while fighting for his country in Vietnam. Presentation of Decorations Ribbon - Vietnam . . . — — Map (db m224482) HM WM
Center Panel Abraham Lincoln "Abe" Allen was born on April 19, 1896. His parents were Lacy Marie Nash and John Louis Allen. He grew up around Leesville and Walnut
Hill, and he volunteered for service in the Army on Jan. 16, 1917. He was assigned . . . — — Map (db m225132) HM
To The Sacred Memory of Wiley Pierce Born - Jan. 10, 1882. Robert Wesley Crain Born - Aug. 16, 1886. Both Murdered March 3, 1923. Two native sons of Washington Parish. True and loyal citizens, officers of the Law, were foully shot . . . — — Map (db m110279) HM
Herbert O. Dickerson, son of Osborne and Mary Dickerson, was born at their home on Paul Lane near Brusly, Louisiana, and raised in that area throughout his life except for his time of military service. After being drafted into the service during . . . — — Map (db m109921) HM
Jacob Cousins Post 99, Jewish War Veterans of the USA, honors the memory of Maine's Jewish Fallen Heroes in the two great wars.
World War I Fallen Heroes, 1917 - 1918
Jacob Cousins, Portland
Arthur Goldstein, Portland
John A. . . . — — Map (db m204566) WM
Jacob Cousins was the first Jewish soldier from Portland killed in World War I.
Approximately 250,000 Jewish soldiers served in the U.S. military during WWI. 3,500 Jews would die in this conflict.
Cousin's Company C, 328th Infantry, . . . — — Map (db m186387) HM
In memory of
Portland's Jewish War Heroes
who died in World War II action
1941 - 1945
Samuel M. Citrin Benjamin A. Cox
Edward R. Goldstein Louis S. Lane
Herbert F. Meyers Sidney R. Miller
Max Weinstein
This . . . — — Map (db m186388) WM
This monument was erected
in memory of Colonel Jonathan Buck,
founder of Bucksport, who died on March 13, 1798
The memorial, built of Blue Hill granite, was erected
by his descendents nearly sixty years after his death.
Sometime after its . . . — — Map (db m145041) HM
To the memory
of our heroic dead
who fought for the liberty
of humanity
1917-1919
—————
Quiet they rest
in this high hope serene
that we for whom they died
shall keep the faith
Killed in Action . . . — — Map (db m110952) WM
Captain Freeman McGilvery (1824-1864) captained two ships prior to the Civil War. At age 38, at sea, he learned of the "Southern Insurrection" and returned to Maine to offer his services to the governor. Assigned to command the 6th . . . — — Map (db m46661) HM
A memorial to our veterans
both living and dead
who served in the Armed Forces
of the United States
In honor of SPL 4 Donald Klinton
awarded the bronze star with V Device
for heroism 1967
Killed Mar. 25, 1968 while serving
with . . . — — Map (db m134412) WM
The firefighter and EMS provider are ascending the staircase of time as they depart from this world. they are running to their calling to do the job of serving our community with strength, determination and sacrifice as if going to war. The . . . — — Map (db m9286) HM
Annapolis' Sister City of Wexford, Ireland, was the boyhood home of John Barry, naval hero of the American Revolution. Barry went to sea as a young boy and advanced to be master of his own vessel. he settled in America and in 1776 joined the . . . — — Map (db m114944) HM
[Southwest side of Monument]:
To passed Midshipmen
H. A. Clemson.
and
J. R. Hynson
lost with the U. S. Brig Somers
off Vera Cruz
Dec. 8th, 1846
[Northeast side of Monument]:
To Midshipmen
J. W. Pillsbury.
and
T. . . . — — Map (db m66330) HM
The SS Central America, known as the Ship of Gold, was a 280 foot sidewheel steamer that operated between Central America and the eastern coast of the United States during the 1850s. The Captain of the ship in 1857 was Commander William Lewis . . . — — Map (db m200301) HM
The oldest military monument in the United States honors heroes of the War against the Barbary Coast Pirates, the new republic's first war. In 1804, President Jefferson ordered the nation's tiny naval force to the Mediterranean to protect the . . . — — Map (db m100660) HM
[Panel 1:]
[Rendering of the Medal of Honor (U.S. Navy/Marine Corps)]
"Never give in; never give in; never, never, never--in nothing great or small, large or petty--never give in except to convictions of honour and good sense. . . . — — Map (db m12972) HM
Captured on the British flagship Confiance on Lake Champlain, September 11, 1814, by Commodore Thomas MacDonough.
This gun has a dent on the muzzle from an American shot which caused the gun to recoil and kill the British commander, . . . — — Map (db m7812) HM
With God's blessing, we dedicate this emblem of liberty to the men and women of this community who served and those who gave their all so that we, their children, and our childrens children can live in freedom, peace and harmony with our fellow men . . . — — Map (db m9281) HM
Dedicated to the memory of the Negro Heroes of the United States.
“Sleep in Peace, slain in thy countrys wars.”
A gift to the city of Baltimore by an anonymous donor
Sculptor – James E. Lewis 1971.
(Sash held by . . . — — Map (db m8409) HM
Established 1784 by an act of the Maryland Legislature.
This living memorial is dedicated by the Department to all members, past and present. Who have served with honor, dedication, and loyalty. Many of whom have made the supreme . . . — — Map (db m2601) HM
Baltimore Police Badge No. 122. In memory of Lieutenant Owen E. Sweeney, Jr. Baltimore Police Department. Sworn June 10, 1963. Killed in the Line of Duty, May 7, 1997 while selflessly helping his fellow officers preserve the tranquility of this . . . — — Map (db m114578) HM
In Memory of Lieutenant Milton Ernest Ricketts, United States Navy, August 7, 1913-May 8, 1942.
Lieutenant Ricketts of Baltimore County was killed in action during World War II, aboard the Aircraft Carrier USS Yorktown (CV 5), in the battle of the . . . — — Map (db m72402) WM
In memory and grateful appreciation of our heroes.
World War I
1917 - 1918
Abbott, Claude Austin
Abbott, Frank Roscoe
Adams, James Baird
Allender, Harry Carlton
Basler, William Alva
Baublitz, Leavin Austin
Belt, . . . — — Map (db m2988) WM
Three firemen raised a flag at ground zero in silent tribute to those brave firefighters who answered the call. This noble flag is raised permanently in honor of those heroes and all who serve this great nation. May God continue to bless America! . . . — — Map (db m19023)
This part of downtown Frederick has long been a place of lodging and hospitality for travelers along the National Road. Kimball's Inn, Talbott's Tavern, the City Hotel and the Francis Scott Key Hotel have occupied this site for over two hundred . . . — — Map (db m104243) HM
In memory of Capt. Anthony J. Synodinos, CAP Chaplain (1 Lt.) Edward G. Conrad, CAP They died April 6, 1954, in an airplane crash off this point while performing a search and rescue mission. Service like theirs with thoughts more for . . . — — Map (db m36897) HM
Kilkowski's Korner
This special place is for all veterans to
Rest, Relax and Reflect
We honor you in the spirit of
Victor F. Kilkowski
Brigadier General (Retired)
Maryland Air National Guard
who gave the very best of . . . — — Map (db m205698) WM
In June 1917, Judge James A. Pearce commemorated the Civil War soldiers of Kent County by erecting a monument to honor the patriotism and valor of a once divided, but now reunited country. The rough-cut and polished granite monument behind you . . . — — Map (db m186803) HM
This plaza is a tribute to the history and legacy of two great military medical institutions and their contributions to military medicine. Through this gardens peaceful landscape, sculpture, and memorials, visitors are reminded of our commitment to . . . — — Map (db m70946) HM
The completion of the railroad in the 1870's brought increasing prosperity to Gaithersburg. As the town grew so did the need for protection from the ever present dangers of fire. In September of 1892, a committee of volunteers formed the . . . — — Map (db m3352) HM
The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the Navy Cross posthumously to Second Lieutenant William J. Christman, III, United States Marine Corps Reserve, for service as set forth in the following Citation:
For extraordinary . . . — — Map (db m331) HM
Beyond the trees stands a Victorian House as unique as its owner. This house was built for Clara Barton in 1891 by Edward and Edwin Baltzley as part of the National Chautauqua at Glen Echo. With 30 rooms serving as offices, bedrooms, and storage, . . . — — Map (db m45000) HM
Volunteers are the heart and soul of small community based organizations like the Bethesda Community Base Ball Club. Dedicated volunteers Becky Crowley, Tom DiMisa, Jeff Haven, and Bill Hickman are the secret sauce that make Big Train baseball at . . . — — Map (db m245286) HM
Born in Ireland; served in the British Army in the French & Indian War. Joined the American Revolution as the most experienced general in the Continental Army. Led the invasion of Canada where he was killed in the Battle of Quebec, becoming the . . . — — Map (db m50480) HM
Nancy Navarro was born in Caracas, Venezuela. She is the first Latina county council member in Montgomery County. Navarro served District 4, the largest and most diverse district in the county. She is the recipient of the Hispanic Hero Award . . . — — Map (db m197810) HM
Erected as a memorial
and
dedicated October 12, 1952
to those
University of Maryland
men and women
who gave their lives
in the service of
their country — — Map (db m6622) HM
Remembering A Friend
I lost a friend today a firefighter
He was the brother, the father, the uncle who gave
She was the mother, the aunt, the neighbor who listened
He was someone's love; she was someone's life . . . — — Map (db m206602) WM
Saint Lorenzo Ruiz
First Filipino Saint
Born: Binondo, Manila, Philippines, 1600[?]
Died for the Faith: Nagasaki, Japan, 1637
--
Spirit of the Living God Charismatic Community, Filipino Ministry and St. Columba Parish.
Dedicated, . . . — — Map (db m40715) HM
During the Civil War, more than 700 African American men from St. Mary's County served as soldiers and sailors in the U.S. Army and Navy. Some enlisted to obtain their freedom; some were already free and joined from a sense of duty. Black men . . . — — Map (db m181789) HM
In memory of
Officer Christopher Shane Nicholson
592
He lost his life protecting the
community of Smithsburg on
December 19, 2007
I Am A Warrior
by Jon F. Hooper
I stand with God. I fight not for glory or fame,
for they are . . . — — Map (db m148133)
On October 17, 1886 a small fire was discovered at Toadvine's Livery Stable on Dock Street, now Market Street. Fire spread very rapidly and eventually consumed 200 buildings including most of the commerical district. Soon after the fire began, . . . — — Map (db m3860) HM
The surfmen of the U.S. Life-Saving Service were real heroes. Come hurricane or nor'easter, they scanned the horizon for ships in distress. They bravely risked their lives to rescue shipwrecked mariners and passengers, conducting both beach and . . . — — Map (db m206335) HM
Erected by the P.T.A.
In Honor of Students
of
Ocean City High School who so heroically served in the Armed Forces 1941 – World War II - 1945 And dedicated to the memory of these who sacrificed their lives for Democracy, Peace and . . . — — Map (db m69407) WM
In Memory of
The Hero of the Monomoy Disaster
1862 Captain Elmer F. Mayo 1935
Chatham, Mass.
and his gallant rescue of
Surfman Seth L. Ellis
from a watery grave on Shovelful Shoal
off Monomoy Point
March 17, 1902
In . . . — — Map (db m158416) HM
In this Cemetery Lie
The Mortal Remains
of
Capt. John Percival
Known As 'Mad Jack'
Born Apr. 3, 1779
Died Sept. 17, 1862
In Command of
'Old Ironsides'
On 52,279 Mile Voyage
Around the World
1844 1846
Barnstable . . . — — Map (db m190412) HM
Text on Upper Front (East) Side of Memorial:
Lost Lightship Sailors Memorial
This Memorial created in Memory of
All Lightship Sailors lost in performance of duties
Inspired by Harold Flagg, LV 73 . . . — — Map (db m86786) HM
Dedicated to the Memory of
Henry C. Cousineau EOI U.S.N.R.
Killed In Action
Jan. 4, 1968 Tam Ky Danang South Vietnam
Veteran of World War II
Volunteer for Duty in Vietnam
This Tablet Erected by Family and
Townspeople of Swansea, Mass. . . . — — Map (db m160353) HM WM
Liberty and Union Plaza
Dedicated To
Medal of Honor
Recipient
United States Navy Hospital Corpsman
Richard David DeWert
Taunton, Massachusetts
For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the . . . — — Map (db m209900) WM
On the evening of October 11, 1920, James Walter Mullally, a crossing tender on the Boston & Maine Railroad at the North Cambridge station, which was located nearby, lost his life in a vain attempt to rescue the aged Mrs. Emma Osgood from an . . . — — Map (db m100461) HM
Dedicated to USAF Captain "Red" Robert W. Touchette Born August 31, 1931 Killed January 27, 1962 Sacrificed his life by diving his disabled F-86 jet into the Alabama River to avoid a populated area 38 combat missions over Korea A true hero . . . — — Map (db m66599) HM WM
A type of the 56,571 mines laid and swept in the mine barrier placed in the North Sea by the United States Navy during the World War, 1917-1919, the greatest achievement of its nature recorded in all naval history and placed here as a tribute to . . . — — Map (db m148926) HM
Since 1981, millions of visitors have walked the decks of USS CASSIN YOUNG, experiencing her history and heroics. Now they have the opportunity to see a new side of this greyhound of the sea - what lies below the waterline.
Boasting 5-inch . . . — — Map (db m71480) HM
Anthony Vincent DeSimone was born on January 13, 1916. As an English High Graduate, Anthony was inducted into the United States Army on March 20, 1942. Second Lieutenant (2Lt.) DeSimone served with the 115th Infantry Regiment Regiment, 29th . . . — — Map (db m215193) HM WM
Born Dec. 5, 1839, New Rumley, Ohio.
Graduated U.S. Military Academy, June 1861.
Brigadier General Volunteers June 29, 1863.
Brevet Major General Volunteers Oct., 1864.
Commanded Michigan Brigade of cavalry at Battle of . . . — — Map (db m20878) HM
This Monument is dedicated to the
Memory of the heroes who
Lost their lives in our country's defense,
in the
Battle and Massacre of the River Raisin,
January 22nd, and 23rd, 1813. — — Map (db m20937) HM
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