Dedicated to the men of this community who gave their lives so mankind may live in a free world.
In memory of Lance Cpl. Gerald B Schmidt who died in Vietnam on March 20, 1966 — — Map (db m185489) WM
This statue, created by Dale Holbrook, is dedicated to the memory of SSgt Joshua A. Melton KIA 06/19/09 and all the warriors who by duty march into battle, and by honor, stay. — — Map (db m185396) WM
Chapter 269 VVA Support
of Vietnam Traveling Wall
Aviston 150
June 2014
Freedom isn't free
Thanks veterans
All gave some
Some gave all — — Map (db m185561) WM
It is the soldier, not the reporter, who has given us
freedom of the press.
It is the soldier, not the poet, who has given us
freedom of speech.
It is the soldier, not the campus organizer, who has
given us the freedom to . . . — — Map (db m185509) WM
On March 25, 1947, a violent explosion struck Centralia Coal Company Mine No. 5, located in Wamac, Illinois. By March 29, it was confirmed that the explosion, combined with the subsequent release of poisonous gas had taken the lives of 111 of the . . . — — Map (db m185507) HM
The City of Breese was named after Sidney Breese, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Illinois. This community owes a debt of gratitude to our ancestors who came to Breese when it was only a wide place in the road. Today, in 2008, the City . . . — — Map (db m178657) HM
In 1832 cholera plagued this area
Entire families were wiped out,
Sometimes over night
Jos Altepeter made a covenant
with his maker, if his large family
was spared he would erect
A large cross on his farm
near the public road as a . . . — — Map (db m162241) HM
Robert Alexander
James E. Arnold
Leonard Benhoff
Charles Bright
Leroy Cavin
Peter Choma
David Cook
General William F. Dean
Vincent S. Dulle
Clifford Emrick
Leroy J. Erlinger
Vincent A. Fonke
Ellis . . . — — Map (db m185510) WM
This memorial is dedicated to the memory of the veterans from Clinton County who served their country with honor and distinction and made the supreme sacrifice
World War I
David M. Johnson John Tonnies Herman A. Fruend . . . — — Map (db m185767) WM
In the early 1800s, when wildlife roamed the vast prairie of what is now Illinois, herds of bison would cross the Kaskaskia River near the present day City of Carlyle. A natural “ford” was located here and allowed for an easier . . . — — Map (db m98932) HM
The Goshen Road was one of the earliest roads in Clinton County and was traveled by its first settlers. The original road was blazed by wild animals and Native Americans. The first record of its use, however, was in 1808 when its course was mapped . . . — — Map (db m98931) HM
This bridge was built in 1859 at a cost of $40,000 and used for nearly seventy years. Previously, travelers at Carlyle crossed the Kaskaskia by ferry or on a mud bridge supported by logs. The Historic American Buildings Survey recognized the . . . — — Map (db m98933) HM
William F. Dean, Korean War, Carlyle
James L. Hull, Span-Amer War, Patoka
Joseph S. Labille, Civil War, Vandalia
Robert H. McCard, WWII, Centralia
Marcellus J. Newman, Civil War, Richview
Elbridge Robinson, Civil War, Patoka . . . — — Map (db m239020) WM
Albert "Red" Schoendienst all time great major league baseball player was born in Germantown, Illinois February 2, 1923 to Joseph & Mary F. (Schlarmann) Schoendiest. In 1942 he signed a contract with the Cardinals for a monthly salary of $75.00. . . . — — Map (db m192524) HM
We honor the men and women of the United States who bravely bear their Country's cause. Those who serve in the military armed forces understand the danger, accept the risk and are committed to ensuring the freedom and safety of others. — — Map (db m178644) WM
Our community's veterans from the area known as Hanover, which later became Germantown, who served in the American Civil War 1861-1865
Frank Aldhoff George Borhel Bernard Barkman Henry Brockhaus Henry Burghartz Henry Curdt James . . . — — Map (db m178873) WM
Those words in German in the are at the top of this gate were spoken by Steve Kohnen when he talked about the inevitable last ride we all take. This entry gate is dedicated to Steve's memory.
Steve started his life long service to country in . . . — — Map (db m185553) HM
All gave some
Some gave all
We dedicate this memorial to the courage and valor of the members of our community who served this Country by answering the call to freedom.
I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America and . . . — — Map (db m178645) WM
In dedication honor and memory of those of our community who so valiantly served our country. They gave their today for our tomorrow. — — Map (db m185467) WM
On these two stones are the names of the men who gave the ultimate sacrifice, whom we will never forget. World War I ---- Clemens Poelker, World War II,-- Arthur Herzing, Edward Baehr, George Szuba, Raymond Roberts, Walter Stroheide, Francis . . . — — Map (db m185605) WM
As these stones are read, a vet wonders why I was spared and others were not.
Civil War Veterans
Anthony Wieberg
Louis Wessel
Lanalyn J. Edle
Jacob Stahler
Jacob Krumrey
John Sclaeder
Martin Eble
Christ . . . — — Map (db m185608) WM
In memory of all
veterans especially
those who gave
their lives
P.F.C. Aloys Tebbe
Born May 1, 1915
Died Mar. 31, 1943
KIA World War II
S/Sgt. Harry A. Rosen
Born Aug. 31, 1917
Died Nov. 3, 1944
KIA World War II . . . — — Map (db m186746) WM
In Remembrance of
these men who
gave their lives
for their country
S/Sgt. Harry A. Rosen
Born Aug. 31, 1917
Died Nov. 3, 1944
Buried in Belgium
P.F.C. Aloys Tebbe
Born May 1, 1915
Died Mar. 31, 1943
Buried in . . . — — Map (db m186744) WM
