The Second Seminole War was the most costly war, in lives and money, ever fought by the United States government against Native Americans. This second of three wars resulted from the Treaty of Payne's Landing in 1832 which required the Seminoles to . . . — — Map (db m57542) HM
Charlie King Cpl, USA Korea • Andy C Morales Sgt, USA OIF • Kenneth R Bell Cpt, USA WWII • Henry C Brokmeyer Sgt, USA WWII • Allvin M Collin Pvt, USA WWII • Sam Diggrs Pvt, USA WWII • Willie Floyd Sgt, USA • Eugene Harris Pfc, USA WWII • Brian J . . . — — Map (db m214430) WM
The Mark 8 Mod 0 SDV began replacing the Mk 7 SDVs in the early 1980s, and still remains in service today. The SDV is a “wet submersible,” and unlike a classic dry mini submarine, the boat fills with water and submerges. SEALs breath from . . . — — Map (db m186499) HM
Side 1:
The Medal of Honor is the United States of America’s highest military honor, awarded for personal acts of valor above and beyond the call of duty. it is presented by the President of the United States in the name of Congress. . . . — — Map (db m187652) WM
The Naked Warrior statue depicts the men of the U.S. Navy’s Underwater Demolition Teams (UDT) of World War II. Nicknamed “Naked Warrior” for their lack of clothing and equipment, these men were supplied with only shorts, swim fins, a dive mask, a . . . — — Map (db m186165) WM
In Memory of
our fallen comrades who have sacrificed their lives in the service of their Country while serving in the United States Navy with Naval Combat Demolition Units, Scouts and Raiders, Underwater Demolition Teams and Sea, Air, Land . . . — — Map (db m186169) WM
The mission of the SOC-R Craft is to perform Short Range Insertion and Extraction of Special Operation Forces [SEALs primarily] in a riverine environment. The boat and crew can also conduct direct action missions. The craft is transportable by US . . . — — Map (db m186487) HM
The United States led a coalition of forces to disarm Iraq and establish a democratic Iraqi government. Coalition forces also helped to secure the new government, and combat the insurgency that followed. The majority of U.S. ground troops . . . — — Map (db m154975) WM
The M102 105 mm howitzer is used in air mobile (helicopter), attack plane, and light infantry operations. The weapon carried is lightweight welded aluminum, mounted on a variable recoil mechanism. The weapon is manually loaded and positioned, and . . . — — Map (db m285892) HM
"The United States, with other countries, will work to advance liberty and peace in that region. Our goal will not be achieved overnight, but it can come over time. The power and appeal of human liberty is felt in every life and every land. And . . . — — Map (db m215782) WM
(Side one)
Honored veterans of Gilmer County who died in war serving their country
WWI 1917-1918
Davis Teasley • Elliot Jimmie D. • Fendley Lenard J. • Forrester Arvill • Henson Wiley J. • Kirby James W. • Mealer Elijah • . . . — — Map (db m273537) WM
Upper tablet:
Dedicated to
The men of Glynn County
who served their country and
to those named who gave their
lives for the preservation
of liberty and freedom
Wreath emblem
1917 The World War 1918
Arnold, Carle . . . — — Map (db m13130) WM
A U.S.-led coalition defeated Iraq in Desert Storm, the Persian Gulf War of 1991 that erupted after Saddam Hussein's forces invaded an occupied Kuwait; Iraq’s neighbor to the south. The, United Nations Security Council authorized the coalition to . . . — — Map (db m249248) HM
The Infantry Honors Specialist Ross A. McGinnis 1st Battalion, 26th Infantry Division Medal of Honor Operation Iraqi Freedom 14 June 2009Specialist Ross A. McGinnis distinguished himself by acts of gallantry, and intrepidity above and beyond the . . . — — Map (db m61862) HM WM
★ ★ ★
In honor of all who served with the 70th Infantry Division
especially those who made the supreme sacrifice
World War II ★ War on Terrorism
Erected and dedicated by members of the
70th Infantry . . . — — Map (db m114896) WM
Killed in Action
Korean War
PVT Donald I. Bell• CPL Thomas R. Hardy
Vietnam War
PFC Lawrence A. Stalnaker• SPC William T. Pittman• SPC John T. Walls
Operation Enduring Freedom (Afghanistan)
1st SGT Luke . . . — — Map (db m208290) WM
In honor of those who served Lebanon • Panama • Libya • Persian Gulf • Granada • Bosnia • Samalia • Kosovo • Afghanistan • Iraq — — Map (db m215062) WM
Dedicated in grateful appreciation to the men and women of the
Armed Forces of the United States who served their country so
faithfully in the Global War on Terrorism and to the loved ones
who suffered loneliness and loss
[Left . . . — — Map (db m186936) WM
The M60A3 tank weighing 105,060 lbs. was designed to function as one of the main assault vehicles of an Armor/Mechanized Infantry/Infantry Division. This tank had a Continental Diesel Engine that had an allowable speed of 30 MPH. It had a cruising . . . — — Map (db m197676) HM WM
Freedom
Out of the east came a cold hard wind,
And it whistled through our town,
Shrilly it shrieked the dreaded news,
That one of our own was down.
“Surely that wind is mistaken,”
I heard one of my neighbors say,
“I know I saw . . . — — Map (db m200044) WM
In honor and remembrance of the heroes and victims in the fight against terrorism and to celebrate the enduring sprit of all Americans. — — Map (db m265870) WM
Historic WWII Victory Garden rededicated to the memory of those from our community who valiantly gave the supreme sacrifice in the defense of our Nation
Eric Lill, United States Army, KIA Iraq • Larry Strom, United States Army, KIA Vietnam • . . . — — Map (db m257564) WM
Historic WWII Victory Garden rededicated to the memory of those from our community who valiantly gave the supreme sacrifice in the defense of our Nation
Eric Lill, United States Army, KIA Iraq • Larry Strom, United States Army, KIA Vietnam • . . . — — Map (db m257565) WM
In memory of
Specialist John R. Sullivan
101st Airborne Division
(The Screaming Eagles)
Killed during Iraq Conflict
November 15, 2003 — — Map (db m237653) WM
A US-led coalition invaded Iraq in 2003, asserting that Iraq's government produced and retained weapons of mass destruction as well as harbored or supported al-Qaeda terrorists. Dictator Saddam Hussein and the Ba'ath Party were removed from power in . . . — — Map (db m268639) HM
The Battle
At 3:45 AM, on June 6th, 1918, two companies of the 5th Marines, 2nd Infantry Division, charged out across no man's land into a hail of German gunfire. The year was 1918, June, and the 4th year of World War I, the "War to End All . . . — — Map (db m268582) HM WM
We dedicate this memorial in grateful remembrance of the veterans of the Village of Norridge, who have served in defense of our nation, and those who are still serving at home and abroad. — — Map (db m247097) HM
In memory of
PV2 Randol Scott Shelton
U.S. Army 2005-2007
A life long resident of Schiller Park, "Randy" attended Kennedy and Lincoln schools before graduating from East Leyden High School.
Randy spent many of his days playing little . . . — — Map (db m294840) HM WM
[Plaque on base:]
In Memory of Sgt. Kraig D. Foyteck
July 5th 1980 - October 30th 2006
Killed in Action
Operation Iraqi Freedom
Thank You for America's Freedom
One of Skokie's own American heroes...you will never be forgotten
. . . — — Map (db m294928) WM
In gratitude to those who served our country in the Middle East conflicts
The Freedom Run commemorates and honors all past and present military personnel whether during peace or conflict for their brave dedication and patriotism in keeping . . . — — Map (db m258711) WM
[Plaque on the flagpole in the center:]
Dedicated to the Villa Park Veterans of Foreign Wars
[Inscription at the top of plaques dedicated to the five branches of the U.S. Armed Forces:]
Freedom Is Not Free
Dedicated to the following that . . . — — Map (db m244906) WM
A tribute to the Armed Forces that have defended the United States of America
[Names and information on the crosses, from right to left:]
Staff Seargeant Paul M. Latourney U.S. Army
2nd BN, 5th Cavalry Reg. 1st Brig Combt. Tm. 1st Cavalry . . . — — Map (db m288834) WM
(left column:)
To all who fought and lost their lives
To all who served in conflicts
around the world
in peace and wartime past and present
(right column:)
The Ultimate Sacrifice
1544th Illinois National . . . — — Map (db m188348) WM
With their nation and way of life under attack, Americans, as always, answered the call of duty and went forward to fight, fanaticism, tyranny and oppression. To these brave men and women who gave of themselves and sacrificed that others
might . . . — — Map (db m160075) WM
When Saddam Hussein, the dictator of Iraq, invaded and seized Kuwait in August 1990, the UN and the US took it as an act of aggression. With UN sanction, a coalition of 24 nations led by President George Bush deployed half a million troops in the . . . — — Map (db m163488) HM
The artifact before you is a column from the 91st floor of the North Tower of the World Trade Center and was provided to the Heroes of Freedom Memorial by the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey through the efforts of Kirk Morris and his . . . — — Map (db m272426) HM
No Honor is greater than
to Serve your Country.
This memorial is placed here
to express our Thanks to
all persons who have served
in the Military Forces
——————————
[Honored . . . — — Map (db m94596) WM
Mauricio Alvarez, Sculptor
This place of rest is dedicated to the veterans of this community, as well as the rest of America, well-trained and fierce warriors, but also gentle and kind liberators and protectors of children, women and men, and . . . — — Map (db m143461) WM
Drew Michaels Uhles • Wyatt Dale Eisenhauer • William David Templeton
To the men and women of this community who helped preserve the freedom of humanity for all ages to come. — — Map (db m174405) WM
In memory of Our fallen Illinois service members in Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi freedom "The torch has been passed to a new generation of Americans - born in this century, tempered by war, disciplined by a hard and . . . — — Map (db m57341) WM
Center Section Spanish American War - Civil War - W.W. I - W.W. II - Korean War - Vietnam - Gulf War - Lebanon Conflict
In Honor of all men aand women who served our Nation in war and peace.
Left - Memorial ]
Row One . . . — — Map (db m17191) WM
US Army-101st Airborne,
1st Special Forces Group (Airborne)
Recipient of:
Bronze Star
Ranger and Special Forces Tab
and all the Wayne City military veterans who have proudly served — — Map (db m242389) WM
Erected in honor of all citizens of Lockport community who served in the Armed Forces in World War II and in memory of those listed below who lost their lives while in the service of our country
Harold Adamson • Hugh Allison • Russell Ayers • . . . — — Map (db m94032) WM
"I was commissioned by the Village of Elk Grove, Illinois to create a memorial for four soldiers killed in the Afghan-Iraq war. They wanted a memorial that was more about family and honor, hence the children and lack of weapons. The soldier wears . . . — — Map (db m211690) WM
Iraq •
Afghanistan •
Kuwait
Welcome home all veterans
United States Army •
United States Air Force •
United States Marine Corps •
United States Coast Guard 1790 •
United States Navy — — Map (db m267668) WM
In honored memory of Floyd County
Servicemen who sacrificed their
lives for World Peace
SGT. Christopher K. Hilgert U.S. Army
• Aug. 8, 1993 • Somalia
SGT. Steven P. Mennemeyer US. Army
• Aug. 8, 2006 • Iraq . . . — — Map (db m46943) WM
Dedicated to All
Gibson County service
Men and Women that
served in Desert Storm
and Desert Shield in
support or in combat
from Aug. 1990 — Mar. 1991
( Obverse Side )
Erected by
Gibson Navy Mothers . . . — — Map (db m47874) WM
“Freedom is Not Free” Battlefield Cross When a member of the Armed Forces is lost on the battlefield, it has become customary to arrange their boots, rifle and helmet in the configuration you see before you. The surviving members of the . . . — — Map (db m241320) WM
( Front Side )
( Engrossed ‘Shield’ -and-
‘Seals of U.S. Armed Services’ )
1990 - - - - 1991
In Honor of the
men and women
of Grant County
who served in
the Persian Gulf
( Obverse Side )
( . . . — — Map (db m44260) WM
2nd Battalion, 152nd Infantry Regiment, 76th Infantry Brigade. SSG King was killed in an ambush while on patrol in Al Amiriyah, Iraq — — Map (db m241322) HM WM
5th Squadron, 7th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division. PFC Kirkpatrick was killed while on a recovery mission when the Humvee he was driving hit an Improvised Explosive Device on April 27, 2007 in Fallujah, Iraq. — — Map (db m242098) HM WM
2nd Battalion, 5th Regiment, 1st Marine Division, 1st Marine Expeditionary Force. CPL Thompson died as a result of hostile fire while on patrol in Ramada, Iraq. — — Map (db m242102) WM
This monument is dedicated to the men and women of Henry Co. Who have served their country with pride and dignity in the Armed Forces of the United Stats of America
* * * * * * * * *
We loaned our sons and daughters to Uncle Sam, the ones . . . — — Map (db m32075) WM
Dedicated to the heroes of Huntington County who bravely fought in the great wars.
To the men and women who gave their lives on land, sea, and in the sky that mankind might live in freedom.
Left Plaque: Dedicated in Honor of all those who . . . — — Map (db m45124) WM
Joseph E. Proctor
SGT US Army
Killed in action May 3, 2006
Awarded Silver Star
Tammin, Iraq
WCHS Graduate 1987
When I first arrived on the scene 15 minutes after the blast, a lightly wounded Iraqi approached me and told me . . . — — Map (db m69369) HM
This memorial is dedicated in memory and in honor of the brave men and women of Kosciusko County who served God and Country in the armed force.
Rededicated July 4, 2005 — — Map (db m16278) WM
(Front Side)
Afghanistan
Iraq Kuwait
A nation that forgets its defenders
is a nation itself that
will be forgotten
(Rear Side)
Fallen Heroes
Sgt. David M. Heath
Cpl. Sascha Struble
Sgt. Kraig D. . . . — — Map (db m78201) WM
Portrait of Freedom
( Art Work )
(Including Words) - - Courage • Sacrifice • Service • Liberty
In Memory of Indiana Veterans
of Iraq and Afghanistan Wars — — Map (db m48427) WM
An international military campaign that
was launched by the US government after
the September 11, 2001 attacks in the US.
Includes OEF and OIF.
US Military deaths 6,930
US Civilians Killed (includes 9/11) 3,000+ — — Map (db m222532) WM
War declared against world terrorism September 13, 2001
Causalities of September 11th…2,633
*World Trade Center
*Pentagon
*Shanksville, PA — — Map (db m223499) WM
( Center Panel )
( -“Seal”- ) United States Great Seal
Dedicated to these Switzerland
County men who, in answering
the call of duty, paid the
price of Freedom
( - “Seals” - )
Army, . . . — — Map (db m46086) WM
SPC Luke P. Frist
209th Quartermaster Co., Lafayette, IN
United States Army Reserve
January 5, 2004, Ar Ramadi, Iraq
Marine Cpl. Bryan Scott Wilson
2nd Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment
1st . . . — — Map (db m255688) WM
( West Side )
Iraq and Afghanistan War Deaths from Indiana
( Row One )
Steven Faulkenburg ▫ Jeffrey Corban ▫ Jason Profitt ▫ Christopher Monroe ▫ James Brown ▫ Richard Langenbrunner ▫ Michael . . . — — Map (db m58668) WM
1Lt Nate Nocton Inf Army Guard ENCO 13/13 2009/10 • William C. Presley SSg 1438 Trans Iraq 05-06 Ret • Jason D. Kates 1995 USA 2003 Iraqi Freedom • Brian K. Love 140983-311203 US Army 88m32 • Jamie E Hobbs LCpl US Marine Iraq 09-10 • Johnathan H . . . — — Map (db m222060) WM
( Center - Engraved Walk Stone )
War on Terrorism
Memorial Garden
( Left - Engraved Rock )
SPC Luke Frist
Brookston, In
U.S. Army
Jan. 5, 2004
Iraq
( Left - Engraved Rock )
Staff Sgt.
Kenneth K. . . . — — Map (db m43005) WM
[north side] [Lt. Col. Paul J. Finken pictured]Shelby County Freedom is Not Free KIA • POW • MIA after WWII — as of 6/13 Donald D. Noehren — Korean — 1951 Mathias P. Leinen — Korean — 1951 Duane E. Olson — Vietnam — . . . — — Map (db m292800) HM
As this war continues yet today, the role of women has evolved. As soldiers in the Iraq and Afghanistan wars, women have done nearly as much in battle as their male counterparts. Women have patrolled streets with machine guns, served as gunners . . . — — Map (db m238272) WM
Son of Ann E. Reida and Michael W. Mock
Grandson of Alro and Louise Reida
Serving in "Operation Iraqi Freedom" on his second tour and was killed in action, Baghdad, Iraq. He earned his 1st Bronze Star in the Battle of Fallujah in 2004 and . . . — — Map (db m62824) WM
This memorial is dedicated to all Chanute Area Veterans, past, present and future. We must never forget the sacrifices made by these brave men and women while protecting our freedoms and our way of life.
11 November, 2013
History of the . . . — — Map (db m92304) HM WM
Andrea Jeannin paid tribute to her brother-in-law, Cpl. Lucas A. Frantz, who was killed by an Iraqi sniper in October, 2005 on his 22nd birthday. Andrea defined a legend as someone who does something important to better the world. She felt that . . . — — Map (db m200476) HM
The Kentucky Guard continued its peacetime role responding to the needs of the citizens and training for war.
During the Gulf War of 1990-91 the Kentucky National Guard supplied forces whose missions included water purification, public . . . — — Map (db m161764) HM
In honor and memory of those Green Countians who served and died in defense of freedom and liberty.
WWI
Anderson, Jake • Barnett, Marshall • Cook, Eugene • DeWitt Sylvester • Donan, Jack • Goff, Carl E. • Grimsley, John • Grimsley, . . . — — Map (db m96929) WM
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