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Medal of Honor Recipients Historical Markers
Markers associated with the named recipients of the Medal of Honor, the highest award for valor which can be bestowed upon an individual serving in the Armed Services of the United States.
By Mark Hilton, April 24, 2016
Rodney J. Evans Marker located at Covington County Veterans Memorial.
Sergeant, U.S. Army, Company D, 1st
Battalion, 12th Cavalry, 1st Cavalry
Division, Tay Ninh Province, Republic
of Vietnam, 18 July 1969.
For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action at the risk of his life above and . . . — — Map (db m99522) HM WM
Near Rowell Drive at West Dallas Avenue (Alabama Route 22).
Medal of Honor Citation
For distinguished gallantry and valor above and beyond
the call of duty as Commanding Officer of U. S. submarine
GROWLER (SS-215) during her fourth war patrol in the
Southwest Pacific from 10 January to 7 . . . — — Map (db m82036) HM
On Sidney E Manning Blvd (U.S. 29) at Houston Street, on the right when traveling north on Sidney E Manning Blvd.
Front CPL. Sidney E. Manning World War I Medal of Honor One of Gen. Pershing's Immortal Ten This monument dedicated to all that have served in the Armed Forces of the United States of America that this glory shall not perish from the Earth . . . — — Map (db m47485) HM
On Sidney E Manning Blvd (U.S. 29) at Houston Street, on the right when traveling north on Sidney E Manning Blvd.
Front As railroads were reconstructed following the Civil War, a junction of north-south and east-west lines was established along the Alabama-Florida border near the confluence of Big Escambia Creek and the Conecuh-Escambia River. A . . . — — Map (db m47484) HM
On Boligee Street (U.S. 11) at Springfield Avenue, on the right when traveling west on Boligee Street.
Nov. 26, 1929 - Feb. 28, 1967, Born in Eutaw, Alabama. Awarded the Medal of Honor for gallantry at Suoi Da, South Vietnam. While under attack, SFC Leonard charged an enemy machine gun and even though wounded continued to command his men until his . . . — — Map (db m203628) HM WM
On 17th Street North at 6th Avenue North, on the right when traveling south on 17th Street North.
(Front):Osmond Kelly Ingram 1887-1917
First American sailor killed in action in World War 1, aboard U.S.S. "Cassin"
October 1, 1917.
Medal of Honor
War Cross - Italy
(Back):U.S. Destroyer DD-225
U.S.S. Osmond Ingram . . . — — Map (db m63762) HM
On Montevallo Road (State Road 119) at Cleveland Street, on the left when traveling west on Montevallo Road.
Staff Sergeant Henry E. Erwin
Citation: Staff Sergeant Henry Erwin, U.S. Army Air Corps, 52d Bombardment Squadron, 29th Bombardment Group, 314th Bombardment Wing, 20th Air Force. He was the radio operator of a B-29 airplane leading a group . . . — — Map (db m83916) WM
On Veterans Park Drive at Don Michael Drive, on the left when traveling east on Veterans Park Drive.
Michael, Don Leslie
Rank and Organization:
Specialist Fourth class, U.S. Army, Company C, 4th Battalion, 503D Infantry, 173D Airborne Brigade.
Place and Date: Republic of Vietnam, 8 April, 1967. Entered service at: . . . — — Map (db m69640) HM
Near Hightower Place south of Veterans Drive (Alabama Route 133), on the left when traveling south.
One of only 141 American service men to receive the Medal of Honor during the Vietnam War, U.S. Army SP4 Don Leslie Michael Received this award posthumously, and his name appears in the Pentagon's Hall of Heroes. — — Map (db m219185) HM
Medal of Honor Citation
For distinguished gallantry and valor above and beyond the call of duty as Commanding Officer of U. S. submarine GROWLER (SS-215) during her fourth war patrol in the Southwest Pacific from 10 January to 7 . . . — — Map (db m74811) WM
On Ash Street west of Poplar Street, on the right when traveling west.
Recipient of the
Medal of Honor
for
Conspicuous Gallantry
and
Intrepidity in Action
20 February 1944
Mission on 20 February 1944
Target: Leipzig, Germany
1st. Lt. William R. Lawley, Jr. & Crew
305th Bomb Group 8th Air . . . — — Map (db m64450) HM
This monument is dedicated in honor of Airman First Class John L. Levitow of Hartford, Connecticut, the first Air Force enlisted man to receive the Congressional Medal of Honor. On the night of 24 February 1969, Airman First Class Levitow was a . . . — — Map (db m95394) HM
Dedicated to the brave
men who served
at Lima Site 85
Lt Col Clarence F Blanton ♦
MSgt James H Calfee +
SSgt John Daniel
SSgt James W Davis +
CMSgt Richard L Etchberger ♦
SSgt Henry G Gish +
TSgt . . . — — Map (db m117079) HM WM
Major Charles W. DavisA native of Montgomery, graduate of Lanier, alumnus of the Universities of Alabama and Maryland. Major Davis was awarded the Medal of Honor as Executive Officer, 2d Battalion, 27th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division. . . . — — Map (db m86129) HM
On Johnson Avenue east of Lower Wetumpka Road, in the median.
World War I
Camp Sheridan was the site of the August 1917 organization of the Buckeye Division, made up of Ohio National Guardsmen who previously had been serving on the Mexican Border. After training, the 37th went to France in June 1918, . . . — — Map (db m38895) WM
On Sijan Avenue north of 32nd Street, on the right when traveling west.
As a lieutenant assigned to the 3rd Attack
Group in 1922, he made the first United States
coast-to-coast fight in under 24 hours. He
later earned the Medal of Honor for his
leadership during the carrier-based Doolittle
Raid against mainland . . . — — Map (db m254620) HM WM
On Sijan Avenue north of 32nd Street, on the right when traveling west.
He earned the Medal of Honor by giving his
life during a night attack against a North
Korean convoy. He continued to fly his
crippled 3rd Bombardment Wing B-26 so that
his crew could bail out. — — Map (db m254617) HM WM
On Central Avenue, on the left when traveling south.
The Medal of Honor Monument recognizes the sacrifices and accomplishments of all airmen that helped make this country free by their unselfish acts. Their courage and bravery came at a high personal price and helped force the ideas of democracy. . . . — — Map (db m256090) WM
Born: 17 March 1925 Juneau, Alaska.
Died: 22 May 1986 Ketchikan, Alaska
Sudong, Korea 2 November 1950-For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty as a platoon . . . — — Map (db m61871) WM
Near BIA Route 100 (Route 100) 0.8 miles east of Route 12 (Arizona Route 264) when traveling north.
About the Navajo Code Talkers
During World War II the Japanese possessed the ability to break almost any American military code. Over 400 Navajos, with 29 being the original Navajo Code Talkers, stepped forward and developed the most . . . — — Map (db m51537) HM
Near Apache Pass Road 2.3 miles south of Bear Springs Road.
The Post Cemetery predated the establishment of Fort Bowie, when soldiers of the California Column were interred here in 1862. The area was unfenced until 1878, when a four-foot adobe wall was erected to protect the graves from desecration by post . . . — — Map (db m68858) HM
On Arizona Route 88 at milepost 241, on the left when traveling east.
Alchesay led his people in war and peace
Alchesay Canyon, to your right, was named for a great leader. Chief Alchesay, born around 1853, was a leader among the White Mountain Apache. Other Apaches looked up to him not only because he . . . — — Map (db m34073) HM
John Henry Pruitt, Congressional Medal of Honor Silvestre S. Herrera, Congressional Medal of Honor Ira Hayes, Hero of Iwo Jima; Navajo Code Talkers — — Map (db m92589) WM
On South 17th Avenue near West Adams Street, on the right when traveling south.
[Front of Monument]:
The State of Arizona
Erects this monument as its tribute to his valor, extraordinary bravery and distinguished service in the World War and gratitude to all her sons who served.
1930
Memorial committee . . . — — Map (db m27631) WM
The Medal of Honor is the highest military decoration awarded by the United States Armed Forces to those who distinguish themselves "…conspicuously by gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of their lives above and beyond the call of duty while . . . — — Map (db m29435) HM
Near East Holloman Street 0.2 miles north of Route 260.
The following named individuals were assigned, either permanently or temporarily, to Camp Verde, Arizona Territory. While stationed here their personal action in combat was above and beyond the call of duty, earning them the nation's highest . . . — — Map (db m28593) HM
On Arkansas Route 44 0.5 miles north of Tichnor Blacktop Rd., on the left when traveling south.
First Lieutenant Lloyd Leslie “Scooter” Burke, born 29 September 1924 at Tichnor, served in the 1st Cavalry Division, U.S. Army. In action near Chong-dong, Korea, 28 October 1951, Lt. Burke exhibited conspicuous gallantry above and beyond the call . . . — — Map (db m289705) HM
The Medal of Honor is the highest Military decoration awarded by the United States. It is bestowed on a member of the American Armed Forces, who distinguishes himself or herself conspicuously by gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life . . . — — Map (db m90869) HM WM
On North Main Street (Business U.S. 65) just south of West Rush Avenue, on the left when traveling north.
In memory and honor of Jack Williams Pharmacist's Mate 3rd Class, USNR (October 18, 1924 - March 3, 1945) Recipient of Congressional Medal of Honor for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the . . . — — Map (db m229642) HM WM
On Central Avenue (State Highway 7) just north of Spring Street, on the right when traveling north.
Five Star General • Led American troops to recapture Philippines in World War II • Postwar Governor of Japan, installed Democratic rule in conquered nation • Led Allied troops in retaking South Korea from Communist invaders Little Rock, Arkansas • . . . — — Map (db m264931) HM
On State Highway 14 0.1 miles north of Potter, on the right when traveling north.
A native of Baxter County, Arkansas, this young 17 year old was killed during the Korean War in April 1951, while serving as a member of the U.S. Army, Company I, 7th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division. — — Map (db m160310) HM WM
On West Walnut Street at N. 3rd Street, on the left when traveling east on West Walnut Street.
The White House
Washington The president of the United States takes pride in awarding the Medal of Honor posthumously to
First Lieutenant Edgar H. Lloyd
Infantry U. S. Army Citation For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at . . . — — Map (db m215338) WM
Near North Campus Walk south of West Maple Street, on the left when traveling south.
Five alumni of the University of Arkansas have been awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor, the nation's highest distinction for supreme gallantry in military action. World War II: Lt. Maurice Britt ’41, U.S. Army, Italy, Nov. 10, 1943; Lt.(JG) . . . — — Map (db m224265) HM
On April 1, 1942, sixteen B-25 bombers were hoisted to the flight deck of the carrier Hornet and parked there, while moored at Pier No. 3 at U.S. Naval Station in Alameda. The B-25 detachment consisted of seventy officers and one hundred thirty . . . — — Map (db m29431) HM
Marker One:
Medal of Honor
Capt 5 US Infantry
Indian Wars
May 12 1822 – May 20 1901
Marker Two:
Robert McDonald
Captain U.S.A.
May 12, 1822, May 20, 1901
Ego sum resurrection et vita; qui credit in me, etiamsi mortuus . . . — — Map (db m208309) HM
On Main Street (U.S. 395) at Park Street, on the right when traveling north on Main Street.
Citation
The President of the United States of America, authorized by act of Congress, March 3, 1863,
has awarded in the name of The Congress the Medal of Honor to
Major Kern W. Dunagan,
United States Army,
For conspicuous . . . — — Map (db m315292) HM
On Rosamond Boulevard at North Muroc Drive, on the right when traveling north on Rosamond Boulevard.
The medal of honor is the highest U.S. military decoration awarded to individuals who, while serving in the U.S. armed services, have distinguished themselves by conspicuous gallantry and courage at the risk of life, above and beyond the call . . . — — Map (db m115091) WM
Near South Central Avenue south of West Caldwell Street, on the right when traveling south.
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
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, March 3, 1863, has awarded in the name of The Congress the Medal of Honor to Private First Class Kiyoshi K. Muranaga, United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry and . . . — — Map (db m291402) HM
On North Alameda Street 0.2 miles west of Los Angeles Street, on the left when traveling north.
This site is dedicated to the Latino-American Heroes who received the Congressional Medal of Honor, our nation's highest award for bravery. For love of country, they performed above and beyond the call of duty.
Heroes y . . . — — Map (db m74096) WM
Near Western Heritage Way just south of Zoo Drive, on the left when traveling south.
Before there was an Autry Museum, the current Los Angeles Zoo or Interstate 5,
this broad, flat portion of Griffith Park was an airfield, first for pioneering aviators
and later for the National Guard. This site - aircraft hangers and all - . . . — — Map (db m259092) HM
Pacoima Recreation Center, dedicated in honor of
Private First Class
David M. Gonzales
of Pacoima, who made the supreme sacrifice in
World War II, and was
awarded the Congressional
Medal of Honor. — — Map (db m176142) WM
Near Sepulveda Boulevard 0.3 miles north of Wilshire Boulevard, on the right when traveling north.
By direction of the President, under the Joint
Resolution of Congress approved 12 July 1862 (amended by
act of 3 March 1863, act of 9 July 1918 and act of 25
July 1963), the Medal of Honor for conspicuous gallantry
and intrepidity at risk of . . . — — Map (db m258619) HM
The heart is torn of late by the almost daily reports of heroes killed in action: Bottcher, Preddy, and now Castle. They all seem to have been made from a knightly stamp. Gallant and chivalrous men whom the Gods themselves will welcome. Brig. Gen. . . . — — Map (db m108918) WM
On California Drive, on the left when traveling north.
On Oct. 25, 1882, the Veterans Home of California Association purchased 910 Acres in
Yountville for $17,750. On this site the first
building was erected.
Opened April 1, 1884 for Civil and Mexican
War veterans. By July 1, 1889, the Home . . . — — Map (db m144263) HM
Tibor Rubin is a Hungarian-born Holocaust survivor who received the Congressional Medal of Honor in 2005, 55 years after his service as a U.S. Army rifleman during the Korean War.
Of the 6.8 million Americans who served during that war, only . . . — — Map (db m195319) 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
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
On California Route 111 at Eldorado Dr, on the right when traveling west on California Route 111.
The Eisenhower Walk of Honor allows all of us to recall the debt of gratitude owed to ordinary people for extraordinary acts of patriotism and courage. Men and women doing their duty for their country, honorably and with integrity.
This tribute . . . — — Map (db m114773) HM WM
Near Miles Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
USS Liberty Tree
May 1, 2004 this grand ole Cork Oak tree dedicated to honor all members of the Armed Forces. As a 50th commemoration of the Korean War 1950-1953, we honor the 5,720,000 Americans who served, the 33,651 killed in action, the . . . — — Map (db m142705) WM
Pharmacist's Mate First Class,
3 Battalion, 6th Marine
Regiment, 2nd Marine Division,
United States Marine Corps
United States Navy
Citation:
Vierzy, France, and Somme-Py, France July 19, and October 5, 1918
For gallantry . . . — — Map (db m233252) HM WM
On Van Buren Boulevard, on the right when traveling north.
Captain, Company E
27th Infantry Regiment
United States Army
G.O. 69 August 2, 1951
Citation:
Vicinity of Soam-Ni Korea 7 February 1951
Capt. Millett, Company E, distinguished himself by conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity . . . — — Map (db m233250) HM WM
Platoon Sergeant,
2nd Battalion 7th Marines
United States Marine Corps
Citation:
Solomon Island 26 October 1942
For extraordinary heroism and conspicuously gallantry in action above and beyond the call of duty while serving . . . — — Map (db m233246) HM WM
On Lemay Boulevard, on the right when traveling south.
Staff Sergeant, 19th Infantry,
1st Infantry Division
United States Army
G.O. 91, 19th December 1944
Citation:
Near Goville, France June 9-10, 1944
For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond . . . — — Map (db m233247) HM WM
On Eisenhower Circle, on the right when traveling east.
Staff Sergeant, Company F, 127th Infantry,
32d Infantry Division
United States Army
G.O. No.: 89, October 19, 1945
Citation:
Villa Verde Trail, Luzon, Philippine Islands, March 20, 1945
S/Sgt. Villegas was a squad leader when . . . — — Map (db m233248) HM
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
On Cal Aero Drive, on the left when traveling west.
John Walmsley, Jr.
Captain – U.S. Air Force
Hometown: Baltimore, Maryland
Recognition: Medal of Honor – Posthumous
Early in the Korean War, John Walmsley volunteered to fly nighttime bombing missions against the communist truck and . . . — — Map (db m242413) HM WM
On Cal Aero Drive, on the left when traveling west.
Joseph Rodriguez
Private First Class – U.S. Army
Hometown: San Bernardino, California
Recognition: Medal of Honor
Joseph Rodriguez was a twenty-two year old private first class (PFC) assigned to Company F, 2nd Battalion, 17th . . . — — Map (db m242417) HM WM
On Stockdale Boulevard at Alameda Boulevard, on the left when traveling north on Stockdale Boulevard.
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
John “Manila John” Basilone
Gunnery Sergeant
US Army-US Marine Corps World War II KIA 19 February 1945
"I'm staying with my boys."
Medals-Ribbons: Navy Presidential Unit Citation (2), Marine Corps Good Conduct, American Defense . . . — — Map (db m268222) HM WM
On India Street at West Fir Street, on the right when traveling north on India Street.
Sergeant John Basilone was one of the first enlisted Marines to be awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor of World War II. He was also posthumously awarded the Navy Cross.
He was born to Italian immigrants, Salvatore and Dora Basilone, in . . . — — Map (db m83897) HM WM
Panel 1 This plaza is dedicated to the memory of Osmond K. Ingram Gunner's Mate First Class United States Navy who sacrificed his life in an effort to save his ship and shipmates during an engagement between the U.S.S. Cassin and . . . — — Map (db m51535) HM
On Historic Decatur Road, on the right when traveling north.
This plaza is dedicated to the memory of
Osmond K. Ingram
Gunner's Mate First Class
United States Navy
who sacrificed his life
in an effort to save his
ship and shipmates
during an engagement
between the U.S.S. Cassin
and a German . . . — — Map (db m217548) HM WM
In Salute
to the Officers and Men, living and dead, of the
U.S.S. “San Francisco”
a warship named for our city, which though sorely wounded, emerged triumphantly from the Battle of Guadalcanal, November 12-13 1942 after . . . — — Map (db m71479) HM
On California Avenue at Oregon Avenue, on the right when traveling south on California Avenue.
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
Near Kentucky Street near Mary Street, on the right when traveling north.
The President of the United States of America authorized by Act of Congress, March 3, 1863, has awarded in the name of the Congress the Medal of Honor to
Sergeant Richard A. Penry
United States Army
for conspicuous gallantry and . . . — — Map (db m85588) HM
Name amended 1997 by resolution
to honor Trinity County Resident
Colonel James E. Swett – USMC Ret.
A World War II Marine Aviator
who on April 7th 1943 was awarded
the Congressional Medal of Honor,
our Nations highest award, for . . . — — Map (db m56237) HM
On Poli Street near Aliso Street, on the right when traveling east.
2012 - The City of Ventura constructed a Veterans
Memorial to commemorate the veterans
buried in Cemetery Memorial Park. The
memorial consists of five monolithic
stones surrounding the flagpole. The
names of the five wars in which . . . — — Map (db m236133) HM
On 10th Mountain Division Memorial Highway (U.S. 24) at Tennessee Pass Road, on the right when traveling north on 10th Mountain Division Memorial Highway.
After its stunning success in breaking through the Germans' Apennine defenses, the 10th was selected to spearhead the U.S. Fifth Army's huge 1945 spring offensive northward into the Po Valley, where it suffered its heaviest casualties of the war. . . . — — Map (db m289995) HM
Near Memorial Drive, on the right when traveling south.
The U.S. Congress authorized the establishment of six, segregated Negro regiments on July 28, 1866. They recognized the military merits of African Americans by creating two cavalry and four infantry regiments.
In 1869, Congress enacted a . . . — — Map (db m251714) HM WM
Near Zerex Street (U.S. 40) at Clayton Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
Soldier weather. Bone-jarring exposure to heat, rain, wind, dust, numbing cold, sleet, and snow. Day after day of mind-bending boredom, interspersed with moments of stark terror. These elements chipped away at an infantry soldier on foot or in the . . . — — Map (db m288399) HM
In Memoriam
Colonel William Frederick Cody
"Buffalo Bill"
Noted scout and Indian fighter
Born February 26, 1846 Scott County, Iowa
Died January 10, 1917 Denver, Colorado
William F. Cody . . . — — Map (db m152718) HM
William F. "Buffalo Bill” Cody grew up in the West. He rode in the Pony Express, fought in the Civil War, hunted buffalo to feed railroad workers, and scouted for the Army. His show, Buffalo Bill's Wild West, was based on these and other . . . — — Map (db m152726) HM
Near 1st Street (Colorado Route 14) at First Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
Private Martinez was mortally wounded on Attu Island after leading a successful charge to capture a mountain pass. He single handedly destroyed more than thirty enemy defenders. For this heroic efforts and supreme sacrifice he was awarded the . . . — — Map (db m250042) WM
Lorenzo Deming, born Sept 6, 1843. Joined U.S. Navy, captured at Plymouth N.C. at the destruction of the Rebel Iron Clad Albermarle, Nov 27, 1864 and died in Rebel Prison at Salisbury N.C. Feb 5, 1865. — — Map (db m61943) WM
On Corbin Avenue (Connecticut Route 372) at Monroe Street, on the right when traveling south on Corbin Avenue.
In Memory Of
Second Lt. Sherrod Emerson Skinner, Jr.
United States Marine Corps Reserve
October 29, 1929 October 26, 1952
Killed in action in Korea and awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor by the President of the United States for . . . — — Map (db m41306) HM
Near Captain Thomas Blvd 0.1 miles south of Dyke Street, on the left when traveling south.
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
On Main Street (Connecticut Route 53) at Liberty Street, on the right when traveling north on Main Street.
Danbury citizens have actively participated in every war that has landed on our own shore as well as those of countries abroad. In each case, community debate has fueled our involvement each time.
Danbury citizens have honored and . . . — — Map (db m230138) HM WM
On Post Road (U.S. 1) at Hecker Avenue, on the right when traveling south on Post Road.
Civil War
In Memory Of
Oscar E. Peck
Dedicated – 2012
Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient
Powder Boy – U.S. Navy – U.S.S. Varuna
“For conspicuous gallantry and intredidity
at risk of life above and beyond . . . — — Map (db m80265) WM
Near Heritage Road north of Bayside Drive, on the left when traveling north.
Respect
★ and ★
Honor
to the Pilots and Crews of the US Air Force Air Mobility Command from the US Army Rangers, Paratroopers, and Green Berets, who jumped from your perfectly good airplanes
RLTW - AATW - DOL
Monthly . . . — — Map (db m232922) WM
On Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard North just east of East Water Street, in the median.
Of the eighteen Delawareans who have been awarded the Medal of Honor since it was established by an Act of Congress in 1862, fifteen received the medal for actions during the 19th century — twelve from the Civil War, one from the Indian Wars in . . . — — Map (db m198966) HM WM
In Respectful Memory
of Those Delawareans who have recieved
The Congressional
Medal Of Honor
for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity
at the risk of life and beyond
the call of duty.
—––
The Medal of Honor is the . . . — — Map (db m61103) HM WM
Born December 17, 1841, John B. Maberry was the son of John and Temperance Brockson Maberry of Duck Creek Hundred. Responding to the call of his country, he enlisted in the Union Army’s Company F, First Regiment, Delaware Infantry Volunteers, in . . . — — Map (db m39024) HM
Near Chesapeake City Road, on the right when traveling west.
Born in Wilmington, Delaware, on January 12, 1919, James P. Connor entered the U.S. Army in January 1941. As a member of the 7th Infantry, 3rd Division, he was a participant in the amphibious landing at Cape Cavalaire in southern France. On August . . . — — Map (db m144315) HM
Near Summit Bridge Road (Delaware Route 71) 0.4 miles south of Green Giant Road, on the left when traveling south.
William Lloyd Nelson was born near Dover, Delaware, on February 22, 1918. He was the son of J. Clarence and Carrie Phillips Nelson. Following his family's move to a farm near Middletown, he was educated in the public schools of the community. He . . . — — Map (db m245058) HM
On West 18th Street at Baynard Boulevard on West 18th Street.
African American Medal of Honor Recipients Memorial
The Medal of Honor takes its place in our country as the highest award for military valor. The honor, awarded by the President in the name of Congress, may only be accorded an . . . — — Map (db m173924) HM WM
Soldier of the Civil War, Lieutenant 4 Delaware Infantry 1862, Captain 4 Delaware Infantry 1863, Brevetted Major U.S. Volunteers and awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor for gallant and meritorious services. — — Map (db m107936) WM
On West 12th Street at North Madison Street, on the right when traveling west on West 12th Street.
In May 1852, this parcel of land was purchased by Bishop (now Saint) John N. Neumann of Philadelphia. From the early 1850s through the late 1870s, this was the primary cemetery for Wilmington’s Catholics. Those buried here represented all walks of . . . — — Map (db m10916) HM
On State Road (Delaware Route 1B) just south of Rehoboth Avenue ( Route 1A), on the right when traveling south.
Alexander Hand, 1862 •
Charles B. Tanner, 1862 •
James Parke Postles, 1863 •
John B. Maberry, 1863 •
Bernard McCarren, 1863 •
John Shilling III, 1864 •
Henry A du Pont, 1864 •
David E. Buckingham, 1865 •
Samuel Rodmond Smith, 1865 . . . — — Map (db m206354) WM
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