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Historical Markers and War Memorials in El Paso County, Colorado

 
Clickable Map of El Paso County, Colorado and Immediately Adjacent Jurisdictions image/svg+xml 2019-10-06 U.S. Census Bureau, Abe.suleiman; Lokal_Profil; HMdb.org; J.J.Prats/dc:title> https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Usa_counties_large.svg El Paso County, CO (363) Crowley County, CO (2) Douglas County, CO (18) Elbert County, CO (6) Fremont County, CO (47) Lincoln County, CO (5) Pueblo County, CO (15) Teller County, CO (45)  ElPasoCounty(363) El Paso County (363)  CrowleyCounty(2) Crowley County (2)  DouglasCounty(18) Douglas County (18)  ElbertCounty(6) Elbert County (6)  FremontCounty(47) Fremont County (47)  LincolnCounty(5) Lincoln County (5)  PuebloCounty(15) Pueblo County (15)  TellerCounty(45) Teller County (45)
Colorado Springs is the county seat for El Paso County
Adjacent to El Paso County, Colorado
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      Elbert County (6)  
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      Lincoln County (5)  
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101 Colorado, El Paso County, United States Air Force Academy — 2nd Air Division — 8th Air Force
In memory of 6300 Airmen who gave their lives In honor of those who served European Air War 1942 to VE-Day 1945 Division Headquarters Bomber Groups 44 • 93 • 389 • 392 • 445 • 446 • 448 453 • 458 • 466 • 467 • 439 • 491 • . . . Map (db m168778) WM
102 Colorado, El Paso County, United States Air Force Academy — 2nd Air Service Squadron — 5th Air Force Veterans of the South Pacific — World War 2 —
"We went all the way - 1942-1946" Australia - New Guinea - Dutch East Indies Philippines - Okinawa - Japan During our long journey we have the satisfaction of knowing that "We gave it our best shot" Dedicated to the memory . . . Map (db m162844) WM
103 Colorado, El Paso County, United States Air Force Academy — 2nd Ferrying Group — 1942-1946 — Turning Final —
Dedicated in remembrance of all who served in the 2nd Ferry Group · Ferrying Division Air Transport Command. New Castle Army Air Base, Delaware. The group delivered aircraft all over the world and was the first to utilize women pilots, . . . Map (db m161751) WM
104 Colorado, El Paso County, United States Air Force Academy — 301st Bombardment Group (H) — In Memoriam — 8th Air Force • 12th Air Force • 15th Air Force —
32nd, 352nd, 353rd, 419th Combat Squadrons and Support Units To our brave and honored airmen who made the supreme sacrifice so that this nation would remain free 1942 • 1945 Activated 3 Feb. 1942, Geiger Field, Washington. Deployed to . . . Map (db m167476) WM
105 Colorado, El Paso County, United States Air Force Academy — 303rd Bomb Group · H · B-17 — "We Never Stood Down" — 8th Air Force —
Flight Squadrons 358 • 359 • 360 • 427 and Support Units Launched 11,182 B-17s against the enemy Dist. Unit Citation • January 11, 1944 Germany and Continental Europe Aircraft Lost in Action • 165 Base of Operations with . . . Map (db m167137) WM
106 Colorado, El Paso County, United States Air Force Academy — 305th Bomb Group (H) — B-17 • WW-II — 8th Air Force —
The CAN DO Group Chelveston, England March 1942 - September 1945 364th Sqdn. • 365th Sqdn. • 366th Sqdn. • 422nd Sqdn. 983rd MP Co. • 413th Air Serv. Gr • 2nd Sta. Comp. Sqdn. 480 Combat Missions 2 Medals of Honor • 2 Unit Citations In . . . Map (db m167431) WM
107 Colorado, El Paso County, United States Air Force Academy — 306th Bombardment Group (H) — 8th Air Force
Dedicated as a lasting memorial to the heroism and devotion to duty of all who served in the 306th Bomb Group from 1 March 1942 to VE Day 8 May 1945. Their sacrifices in the defense of their country myust never be forgotten AAF Station 111 . . . Map (db m163834) WM
108 Colorado, El Paso County, United States Air Force Academy — 307th Bomb Wing — Lincoln AFB, Nebraska — 1954 - 1965 —
In honor of those who faithfully served our country in the 307th Bomb Wing B-47 [and] KC-97Map (db m162125) WM
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109 Colorado, El Paso County, United States Air Force Academy — 308th Bomb Wing — 373rd • 374th • 375th Bomb Squadons • • 308th Air Refueling Squadon — Hunter AFB, GA • 1952 - 1959 —
"Dedicated to the memory of all the personnel of the 308th Bomb Wing who played such a vital part in maintaining the peace through their skill and proficiency in supporting the operation of B-47 and K-97 aircraft." 1955 McKay Trophy 1956 . . . Map (db m163797) WM
110 Colorado, El Paso County, United States Air Force Academy — 30th Bombardment Group WWII — 21st, 27th, 38th, 392nd, 819th Squadrons
In memory of those who served 1941 - 1946 Alaska, 1942 - 1943 Central Pacific, 1943 - 1946Map (db m170364) WM
111 Colorado, El Paso County, United States Air Force Academy — 312th Bomb Group — 386th • 387th • HQ • 388th • 389th Squadrons — The Roarin' 20s • Old 'S' —
In honor of those who served this Group during WWIIMap (db m162976) WM
112 Colorado, El Paso County, United States Air Force Academy — 313th Bomb Wing (VH) — Twentieth Air Force — 1944 • 1945 —
Commander: B.Gen. John H. Davies North Field, Tinian Island, Marianas, Pacific Theater B-29 Bomb Groups 6th • 9th • 504th • 505th • 509th Service Groups 72nd . . . Map (db m161102) WM
113 Colorado, El Paso County, United States Air Force Academy — 314th Bomb Wing (VH) — 20th Air Force
19th • 29th • 39th • 330th Bomb Groups —————————— 31st • 69th • 89th • 90th Air Service Groups —————————— Wing . . . Map (db m161130) WM
114 Colorado, El Paso County, United States Air Force Academy — 315th Bombardment Wing (VH) — 20th Air Force
In memory of the Deceased Members of the 315th Bombardment Wing (VH) XXI Bomber Command, 20th Air Force Northwest Field, Guam 1944-1945 'A New Chapter in Air Power' Bomb Groups 16th • 331st • 501st • 502nd Air Service . . . Map (db m161129) WM
115 Colorado, El Paso County, United States Air Force Academy — 315th Troop Carrier Group — Headquarters, 34th, 43rd, 309th, 310th Sqdns.
Respectfully dedicated to our comrades who gave their lives during World War II while serving with the 315th Troop Carrier Group Campaigns Normandy, Rome Arno, Southern France, Northern France Holland, Ardennes, Rhineland, . . . Map (db m170355) WM
116 Colorado, El Paso County, United States Air Force Academy — 319th Bombardment Group — 437th • 438th • 439th • 440th Bomb Squadron [Emblems] — 1942 - 1945 —
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117 Colorado, El Paso County, United States Air Force Academy — 31st Photographic Reconnaissance Squadron
In memory of those who gave their lives European Theater of Operation 1944 - 1945Map (db m163776) WM
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118 Colorado, El Paso County, United States Air Force Academy — 320th Air Refueling Squadron
Dedicated in remembrance of all who served in the 320th Air Refueling Squadron March Air Force Base, California Activated 1 July 1952 • Deactivated 15 Sept. 1962 During its existence: Flew 25 million miles and transferred 50 million . . . Map (db m162920) HM WM
119 Colorado, El Paso County, United States Air Force Academy — 322nd Bomb Group (M) — 449th • 450th • 451st • 452nd Bomb Squadrons — 1942 - 1945 —
To those who flew the B-26 To those who kept them flying To those we left behind "I've trod the high untrespassed sanctity of space, put out my hand and touched the face of God." England - France - Belgium - Germany 425 Combat Missions • . . . Map (db m163753) WM
120 Colorado, El Paso County, United States Air Force Academy — 323rd Bomb Group — 453rd • 454th • 455th • 456th Squadrons — 8th Air Force 1943 • 9th Air Force 1944-45 —
The Marauder Men of the 323rd Bomb Group dedicated this plaque to the past generations who defended our cherished liberties and to the future generations who must do likewise. "Without Fear We Conquer"Map (db m163758) WM
121 Colorado, El Paso County, United States Air Force Academy — 325th Fighter Group — 317th, 318th and 319th Fighter Squadrons — USAAF —
In recognition of the 325th Fighter Group, USAAF, which was activated on 3 August 1942. After training in P-40s, the group departed for combat in the Mediterranean Theater of Operations in January, 1943. Successively flying P-40s, P-47s and . . . Map (db m169968) WM
122 Colorado, El Paso County, United States Air Force Academy — 330th Bomb Group (VH) Association — 20th Air Force
457th, 458th, 459th Bomb Squadrons The 330th Bomb Group (VH) carried the air war to Japan from March to August 1945, flying a total of 47 missions from its base at North Field on the island of Guam. This plaque is dedicated to the memory of the . . . Map (db m161020) WM
123 Colorado, El Paso County, United States Air Force Academy — 331st Bombardment Group (VH) • 24th Air Service Group — 20th Air Force
. . . Map (db m161132) WM
124 Colorado, El Paso County, United States Air Force Academy — 339th Fighter Group — In Memoriam
To the fighter pilots of the 339th Fighter Group, U.S. Eighth Air Force, who gave their lives in the air battles over Europe 1944-1945. This plaque is placed here by the comrades of those men as an everlasting tribute to . . . Map (db m167438) WM
125 Colorado, El Paso County, United States Air Force Academy — 33rd Fighter Control Squadron — Southwest Pacific Area 1943-44-45 — 5th Air Force —
New Britain • New Guinea • PhilippinesMap (db m163052) WM
126 Colorado, El Paso County, United States Air Force Academy — 33rd Fighter Group — W.W. II Nomads — HQ, 58th, 59th, 60th, & Joker Squadrons —
Dedicated to the men who gave their lives in service to our country during World War II Africa, Pantelleria, Sicily, Italy, India, China and Burma Fire from the CloudsMap (db m163765) WM
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127 Colorado, El Paso County, United States Air Force Academy — 33rd Fighter Squadron — GHQ Air Force • 8th Pursuit Group • Iceland Base Command — Air Force Combat Command —
33rd Aero Sq 1917-1918 • 33rd Pursuit Sq (F & I) 1932-42 33rd Fighter Sq 1942-45 • 33rd Tactical Fighter Sq 1985- Persian Gulf - 1990 In loving memory and eternal gratitude to those whose sacrifices have made our cherished freedom so . . . Map (db m163734) WM
128 Colorado, El Paso County, United States Air Force Academy — 33rd Troop Carrier Squadron — 1941 - 1946 — 5th Air Force —
For Dedicated Service To Honor and Remember One of the most decorated units Southwest Pacific WW-IIMap (db m162871) WM
129 Colorado, El Paso County, United States Air Force Academy — 34th Bombardment Group (H) — 8th Air Force
To the American airmen of the 34th who in valor gave their lives to the victory that made real the challenge for world peace and unity. The 34th Heavy Bombardment Group, a unit of the United States Air Force in World . . . Map (db m167086) WM
130 Colorado, El Paso County, United States Air Force Academy — 344th Bomb Group (M) AAF — 9th Air Force — 1942 - 1945 —
Dedicated to the memory of the 344th Bombardment Group (Medium) AAF "Silver Streaks" and its members who died with honor. England-France-Belgium-Germany The 344th Bomb Group led the Ninth Air Force into action on D-Day, striking gun . . . Map (db m167074) WM
131 Colorado, El Paso County, United States Air Force Academy — 344th Fighter Squadron — 10 October 42 • 15 August 46 — 11th Air Force —
To honor those who served, fought and died while attached to the 344th during the Aleutian Campaign, World War IIMap (db m163226) WM
132 Colorado, El Paso County, United States Air Force Academy — 345th Bombardment Group (M) — Air Apaches -- B-25 Strafers — Activated November 11, 1942 -- Deactivated November 11, 1945 —
498th Squadron · Falcons • 499th Squadron · Bats 'Outa Hell 500th Squadron · Rough Raiders • 501st Squadson · Black Panthers Bases of Operation U.S.A. Columbia, S.C. · Walterboro, S.C. New Guinea Port Moresby · Dobodura · . . . Map (db m162740) HM
133 Colorado, El Paso County, United States Air Force Academy — 347th Fighter Squadron — In Memoriam
Dedicated to the honor and memory of those who served, fought and died while members of the 347th Fighter Squadron, 350th Fighter Group, 12th Air Force, during World War II.Map (db m163531) WM
134 Colorado, El Paso County, United States Air Force Academy — 351st Bombardment Group (H)
In honor of those who served in the 351st Bombardment Group (H) 8th Air Force • Polebrook, England 508th Bomb Sqdn • 509th Bomb Sqdn 510th Bomb Sqdn • 511th Bomb Sqdn 311 Combat Missions over Occupied Europe May 14, 1943 - April 20, 1945 . . . Map (db m167446) WM
135 Colorado, El Paso County, United States Air Force Academy — 352nd Fighter Group and 1st Service Group — 8th Air Force — 1943 - 1945 —
In Remembrance of the "Bluenosers of Bodney" "Second to None" 352nd Fighter Group 328th - 486th - 487th - Hqs Sqdns 1st Service Group Hqs Sqdn - 17th Serv Sqdn - 18th Weath Sqdn 22nd Stat Comp Sqdn - 1066th Sig Co - 1104th QM . . . Map (db m163750) WM
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136 Colorado, El Paso County, United States Air Force Academy — 354th Fighter Group — "Pioneer Mustang" — 9th Air Force —
353rd Squadron • 355th Squadron • 356th Squadron To honor our comrades who fought and died in the service of our country 1942 - 1945Map (db m163472) WM
137 Colorado, El Paso County, United States Air Force Academy — 357th Fighter Group — 8th Air Force
In memoriam to the fighter pilots who made the supreme sacrifice in air battles over Europe and in honor of those who served in the 357th Fighter Group 362nd 363rd 364th Fighter Squadrons and all . . . Map (db m163567) WM
138 Colorado, El Paso County, United States Air Force Academy — 359th Fighter Group — 368th • 369th • 370th Squadrons — 8th Air Force —
Honouring the men who gave their lives and those who served in the 359th Fighter Group Station - 133 England 1942 - 1945 "Bless 'em All" P-51 • P-47Map (db m168730) WM
139 Colorado, El Paso County, United States Air Force Academy — 36th Bombardment Squadron - H — Aleutians — 1941 - 1943 —
[Title is text]Map (db m163323) WM
140 Colorado, El Paso County, United States Air Force Academy — 36th Photographic Reconnaissance Squadron — 6th Reconnaissance Group
Alone • Unarmed • UnafraidMap (db m162969) WM
141 Colorado, El Paso County, United States Air Force Academy — 362nd Fighter Group — 377th Squadron • 378th Squadron • 379th Squadron — 9th Air Force —
Honoring the 362nd Fighter Group In memoriam to those who gave their lives for victory over tyranny Aerial Combat • Ground Support England • France • Germany 1943 - 1945Map (db m163475) WM
142 Colorado, El Paso County, United States Air Force Academy — 364th Fighter Group — 383 • 384 • 385 Fighter Squadrons — 8th Air Force —
In Honored Memory To the gallant men of the 364th Fighter Group who gave their lives for the freedom of our country Greater Love Hath No Man Honingon, England, 8th AirForce Activated 25 May 1943 Deactivated 10 . . . Map (db m163731) WM
143 Colorado, El Paso County, United States Air Force Academy — 366th Fighter Group — 389th · 390th · 391st Fighter Squadrons • 26th Service Group
Dedicated To All Our Comrades Who Made The Supreme Sacrifice During World War II We Salute YouMap (db m162129) WM
144 Colorado, El Paso County, United States Air Force Academy — 368th Fighter Group — 395th, 396th, 397th Squadrons
Dedicated to the memory of all who served with the 368th Fighter Group World War II • European Theater 17,455 Sorties • Dec. 1943 - May 1945 This plaque is a lasting memorial to those individuals who paid the ultimate price . . . Map (db m170431) WM
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145 Colorado, El Paso County, United States Air Force Academy — 36th Tactical Fighter Wing — Bitburg Air Base, Germany — 1953-1994 —
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146 Colorado, El Paso County, United States Air Force Academy — 37th Fighter Squadron — 14th Fighter Group — North Africa • Italy —
This plaque is dedicated as a tribute to those who unselfishly served 1942 - 1945Map (db m170458) WM
147 Colorado, El Paso County, United States Air Force Academy — 376th Bombardment Group (Heavy) — 9th Air Force • 12th Air Force • 15th Air Force
This memorial honors and pays tribute to the bravery of all our comrades who, from early 1942, served in and with the 376th Heavy Bombardment Group ★ Egypt-Libya ★ Sicily ★ Naples-Foggia ★ Rhineland ★ ★ . . . Map (db m170460) WM
148 Colorado, El Paso County, United States Air Force Academy — 379th Bomb Group (H) — Flight Squadrons 524, 525, 526, 527 & Support Units — 8th Air Force —
Dedicated to all who gave their lives in the service of our country Base of Operations with 8th Air Force AAF Station 117 Kimbolton, Huntingdonshire, England May 21, 1943 - June 12, 1945 330 Combat Missions in B-17's . . . Map (db m163823) WM
149 Colorado, El Paso County, United States Air Force Academy — 380th Bomb Group (H) — 1942 - 1945 — 5th Air Force —
Dedicated to the memory of the members of the 380th Bomb Group in World War II - young men who found, not in themselves but in each other, the courage to fly and fight and some-times bleed and die in thin blue skies halfway around the . . . Map (db m162962) WM
150 Colorado, El Paso County, United States Air Force Academy — 381st Bomb Group (H) B-17 and 432nd Air Service Group — 532nd • 533rd • 534th • 535th Flight Squadrons — 8th Air Force —
AAF Station 167 Ridgewell, Essex, England Activated 1 January 1943 • Deactivated 28 August 1945 Dedicated to the honor of those members who valiantly served and gallantly died in defense of the Free World, against tyranny and oppression, . . . Map (db m167479) WM
151 Colorado, El Paso County, United States Air Force Academy — 384th Bombardment Group (H) — 8th Air Force
544th Bomb Sqd • 545th Bomb Sqd • 546th Bomb Sqd • 547th Bomb Sqd This plaque is dedicated before God in remembrance of those men who gave their lives for freedom during World War II, while serving with the 384th Bombardment Group (Heavy), . . . Map (db m167075) WM
152 Colorado, El Paso County, United States Air Force Academy — 385th Bombardment Group (H) — Ales Victoria — In Memoriam —
of the officers and men of the 385th Heavy Bombardment Group, U.S. Army Air Forces who gave their lives in the Air Battles over Europe 1943-1945. This plaque is placed here by the comrades of those men, as an everlasting . . . Map (db m167085) WM
153 Colorado, El Paso County, United States Air Force Academy — 386th Bombardment Group (M) — "Without Fear and Without Peer" — December 1942 - November 1945 —
Dedicated September 1989 to the 190 men lost in the European Theatre during six campaigns of World War II Presidential Citation "The untiring devotion to duty and extraordinary skill and courage reflect great credit upon the entire . . . Map (db m163722) WM
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154 Colorado, El Paso County, United States Air Force Academy — 38th Bomb Group — B-25 • Southwest Pacific — 1942 - 1945 • World War II —
Dedicated to the members of the 38th Bomb GroupMap (db m162753) WM
155 Colorado, El Paso County, United States Air Force Academy — 390th Bombardment Group (H) — In Memoriam — 8th Air Force —
To our fallen comrades They flew, they fought They gave their lives A man can do no more for his country. 1943-1945Map (db m168944) WM
156 Colorado, El Paso County, United States Air Force Academy — 391st Bombardment Group (Medium) — 572nd • 573rd • 574th • 575th and HQ Squadrons — 9th Air Force —
With Wings of Courage From bases in England, France, and Belgium, February 1944 until May 1945, the group flew 249 missions, 10,124 sorties over enemy territory and dropped 15,786 tons of bombs on assigned targets Battle Credits . . . Map (db m162228) HM WM
157 Colorado, El Paso County, United States Air Force Academy — 398th Bomb Group (H) — 600th • 601st • 602nd • 603rd Squadrons — 8th Air Force —
Dedicated to the honor of those airmen of the 398th who valiantly served and gallantly died in defense of the Free World B-17 Flying Fortress - WWII Nuthampstead, Hertfordshire, England UK May 6, 1944 to April 25, 1945 195 Combat . . . Map (db m170105) WM
158 Colorado, El Paso County, United States Air Force Academy — 39th Bomb Group (VH) — 314th Bomb Wing (VH) — 20th Air Force —
60th • 61st • 62nd Squadrons North Field Guam 1945 Dedicated to the brave young men of the 39th Bomb Group whose heroic efforts substantially contributed to the victory over the Japanese Empire and to honor our comrades who gave their . . . Map (db m161118) WM
159 Colorado, El Paso County, United States Air Force Academy — 39th Fighter Squadron — 35th Fighter Group
From the rain swept air fields of New Guinea to cold and wintery Korea, these young Americans carved for themselves and their posterity a symbol as majestic as the American Eagle itself. They will be a tribute to history forever. Clark . . . Map (db m162837) WM
160 Colorado, El Paso County, United States Air Force Academy — 3rd Photo Reconnaisance Squadron — "Official Photographer of Japan"
In honor of all who served, because of their bravery and dedication, the Third Photo Reconnaissance Squadron was able to provide the 20th Air Force to photographic intelligence necessary to bring the war against Japan to a . . . Map (db m161016) HM WM
161 Colorado, El Paso County, United States Air Force Academy — 40th Bomb Group (VH) — 1941 - 1946 — 20th Air Force —
Dedicated to the members of the 40th Bomb Group who gave their lives in the service of their country during World War II. The 40th Bomb Group served with distinction in Puerto Rico; Panama; Guatemala; Ecuador; the . . . Map (db m163653) WM
162 Colorado, El Paso County, United States Air Force Academy — 401st Bombardment Group (H) — 612th Sqdn. • 613th Sqdn. • 614th Sqdn. • 615th Sqdn. — 8th Air Force —
To Remember The 401st Bombardment Group (H) The gallant men of the 401st flew 254 combat missions over Germany and Occupied Europe in sturdy B-17 aircraft. The group was awarded two Distinguished Unit Citations and had the best bombing accuracy . . . Map (db m168031) WM
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163 Colorado, El Paso County, United States Air Force Academy — 404th Bombardment Squadron
The 404th Bombardment Squadron dedicates this memorial to the fellow members of "The Pink Elephant Squadron" who sacrificed their lives flying B-24 Liberator Bombers in what is known as the "forgotten war" over the Aleutian Islands and . . . Map (db m163320) WM
164 Colorado, El Paso County, United States Air Force Academy — 405th Fighter Group — 509th Ftr. Sqdn • 510th Ftr. Sqdn • 511th Ftr. Sqdn — 9th Air Force —
In memory of those who served World War II 1943-1945 P-47Map (db m162054) WM
165 Colorado, El Paso County, United States Air Force Academy — 406th Bombardment Squadron (M) — June 42 • Aleutian Campaign • Oct 43 — A-19 Hudson III • B-25C Mitchell —
Operating Locations Elmendorf • Yakutat • Cold Bay • Adak Naknek • Nome • Kodiak • Amchitka In honor of those who served so gallantly to preserve the cause of freedomMap (db m163251) WM
166 Colorado, El Paso County, United States Air Force Academy — 406th Fighter Group — 512th Squadron • 513th Squadron • 514th Squadron — 9th Air Force —
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167 Colorado, El Paso County, United States Air Force Academy — 409th Bombardment Group (L) — 640th • 641st • 642nd • 643rd Bomb Sqdns — and All Support Units • 9th Air Force —
ETO 1944 - 1945 In memory of our departed comrades whose sacrifices contributed to victory in Europe, WW IIMap (db m169998) WM
168 Colorado, El Paso County, United States Air Force Academy — 410th Bombardment Group (L) — HQ • 644th • 645th • 646th • 647th Bomb Squadrons and Support Units — 9th Air Force —
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169 Colorado, El Paso County, United States Air Force Academy — 414th Fighter Group • 506th Fighter Group — From Iwo Jima to Japan — October 1944 – December 1945 —
414th Fighter Group • 506th Fighter Group Fighter Squadrons 413th, 437th 456th • 457th, 458th and 462nd Dedicated to the brave men who participated in the hazardous, 1500-mile bomber escort and fighter-bomber missions from Iwo Jima to . . . Map (db m160976) WM
170 Colorado, El Paso County, United States Air Force Academy — 414th Night Fighter Group — 12th Air Force
In memory of those who gave their lives and in tribute to those who served. England - N. Africa - Sardinia - Corsica Italy - Belgium - Germany March 1943 - May 1945 Campaigns: Sicily - Naples Foggia - Rome Arno - Southern France - . . . Map (db m163436) WM
171 Colorado, El Paso County, United States Air Force Academy — 415th Night Fighter Squadron — Activated * 10 February 1943 • Inactivated * 01 September 1947 — World War II —
In recognition of the aircrews and ground support personnel, "Pioneers" of night electronic warfare, for their indomitable spirit, perseverance, and ingenuity, in the accomplishment of their assigned missions. Campaigns Sicily * . . . Map (db m163457) WM
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172 Colorado, El Paso County, United States Air Force Academy — 416th Bombardment Group (L) — World War II • European Theater • 9th Air Force — 1943 • 1945 —
Squadrons 668th • 669th • HQ • 670th • 671st - Support Units - 4th Ser. Grp - 79th Sta. Comp - 199 Med. Det Red Cross - 21st Weather - 1297 Mil. Police Dedicated in Memory of the Gallant 416th Airmen and Diligent Support Personnel Whose . . . Map (db m167072) WM
173 Colorado, El Paso County, United States Air Force Academy — 416th Night Fighter Squadron — Activated: 20 February 1943 • Inactivated: 9 November 1946
"To the Airmen (Ghost Drivers) of the Fighting Four-One-Six -the 21 airmen who bravely fell in the face of the enemy- their brothers-in-arms who have since joined them -those who so fearlessly met and vanquished the enemy in the dark of . . . Map (db m163438) WM
174 Colorado, El Paso County, United States Air Force Academy — 417th Bombardment Group (L) — Southwest Pacific Area • 1944-1945 — 5th Air Force —
Squadrons 672nd "Tomahawks" • 673rd "Flyin' Cowboys" 674th "Wolf Pack" • 675th "Dauntless Demons" 852nd Chemical "Fighting Cocks" Dedicated in Memory of all our Airmen and Support Personnel Whose Supreme Sacrifices Aided in . . . Map (db m162968) WM
175 Colorado, El Paso County, United States Air Force Academy — 417th Night Fighter Squadron — World War II
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176 Colorado, El Paso County, United States Air Force Academy — 418th Night Fighter Squadron — 5th Air Force
- In Memory of Fallen Comrades - World War II Campaigns New Guinea • Bismarck Archipeligo • Southern Philippines Leyte • Luzon • Western Pacific • China Offensive Ryukyus • Air Offensive-Japan P61 • P70 • P38 • B25 [Dedicated] June . . . Map (db m163432) WM
177 Colorado, El Paso County, United States Air Force Academy — 419th Night Fighter Squadron — 13th Air Force — Asiatic-Pacific Theater • World War II —
In memory of those who gave their lives and in tribute to those who served Stations: Guadalcanal, Bougainville, Nadzab, Los Negros Noemfoor Island, Middelburg Island, Morotai Puerto Princess, Zamboanga, Sanga Sanga Operational: April 1, . . . Map (db m163799) WM
178 Colorado, El Paso County, United States Air Force Academy — 421st Night Fighter Squadron — World War II • 5th Air Force — Activated May 1, 1943 - Deactivated Feb. 20, 1947 —
Dedicated to those brave and gallant men who gave their lives in the struggle against tyranny. Whatever job they were part of our team & were sorely missed. They remain in our thoughts to this day. May the flag they so proudly defended, . . . Map (db m162875) WM
179 Colorado, El Paso County, United States Air Force Academy — 422nd Night Fighter Squadron — 9th Air Force
In recognition of all those whose untiring devotion and efforts made this great unit a reality....And as a special tribute to those who made the ultimate sacrifice. England • France • Belgium • Germany Campaigns Normandy • Northern France . . . Map (db m163771) WM
180 Colorado, El Paso County, United States Air Force Academy — 425th Night Fighter Squadron — World War II — Ninth Air Force • XIX Tactical Air Command —
Col Leon G. Lewis, Commander Activated 01 Dec 1943 Inactivated 25 Aug 1947 To those pioneers of night aerial warfare who flew into night's black pit with invincible spirits, and to those support personnel whose various . . . Map (db m163434) WM
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181 Colorado, El Paso County, United States Air Force Academy — 426th Night Fighter Squadron — China — Activated - January 1944 • Inactivated - November 1945 —
Dedicated to the memory and honor of the men who served in the 426th Night Fighter Squadron in China during WWII who by their dedication, determination, expert skills and personal sacrifice fulfilled their assigned mission under extremely . . . Map (db m163735) WM
182 Colorado, El Paso County, United States Air Force Academy — 427th Night Fighter Squadron — China-Burma-India • 12th Air Force • 10th Air Force — World War II —
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183 Colorado, El Paso County, United States Air Force Academy — 42nd and 54th Troop Carrier Squadrons
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184 Colorado, El Paso County, United States Air Force Academy — 434th Troop Carrier Group — HQ • 71st • 72nd • 73rd • 74th Troop Carrier Squadrons
In memory of the young and brave men of this organization, who gave their lives in defense of liberty and freedom for the land they loved. No man could do more. Normandy • Holland • Bastogne • Rhine RiverMap (db m168686) WM
185 Colorado, El Paso County, United States Air Force Academy — 435th Troop Carrier Group — HQ, 75th, 76th, 77th, and 78th Sqdns — 1943 - 1993 —
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186 Colorado, El Paso County, United States Air Force Academy — 436th Troop Carrier Group — HQ • 79 • 80 • 81 • 82 Troop Carrier Squadrons — Ready, Willing, Able —
In memory of the gallant men of the 436th Troop Carrier Group May their sacrifices for freedom and justice be commemorated in perpetuity Campaigns Normandy • Rome-Arno • Southern France Northern France • . . . Map (db m168687) WM
187 Colorado, El Paso County, United States Air Force Academy — 437th Troop Carrier Group — HQ • 83rd • 84th • 85th • 86th T.C. Sqdns & 814th Air Evacuation Sq
In Memory of Our Fallen Comrades WWII Normandy — Ardennes — Northern France Rome — Arno — Southern France Rhineland — Central EuropeMap (db m170001) WM
188 Colorado, El Paso County, United States Air Force Academy — 43rd Bombardment Wing / 305th Bombardment Wing
Dedicated to the memory of those who flew and served in 43rd Bombardment Wing (M) 1960-1970 305th Bombardment Wing (M) 1961-1970 World's First Supersonic Bomber B-58 Hustler held 19 World Records Won the following aviation . . . Map (db m170329) HM WM
189 Colorado, El Paso County, United States Air Force Academy — 440th Troop Carrier Group — Headquarters • 95 • 96 • 97 • 98 Troop Carrier Squadrons — In Memoriam —
To those men who lie forever secure in their youth and courage. The record of their achievement, to which they gave the full measure of sacrifice, is here-with dedicated. Normandy-Southern France-Holland Bastogne-Rhine River Respectfully . . . Map (db m170109) WM
190 Colorado, El Paso County, United States Air Force Academy — 442nd Troop Carrier Group — HQ • 303rd • 304th • 305th • 306th Troop Carrier Squadrons — 9th Air Force —
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191 Colorado, El Paso County, United States Air Force Academy — 444th Bombardment Group (V.H.) — 58th Bombardment Wing (V.H.) — 1943 • 1945 —
The First B-29 Group Dedicated to the men of the 444th Bomb Gp (V.H.) who helped achieve victory through air power - especially those who paid the supreme sacrifice for that victory 676th Bomb Sq. • 677th Bomb Sq. • 678th Bomb . . . Map (db m161014) HM WM
192 Colorado, El Paso County, United States Air Force Academy — 447th Bomb Group
Dedicated to those who served in the 447th Bomb Group during World War II. Their display of courage, determination and skill under stress of combat were in keeping with the highest traditions of the Army Air Forces of the United . . . Map (db m170424) WM
193 Colorado, El Paso County, United States Air Force Academy — 449th Bombardment Group (H) — 716th, 717th, 718th and 719th Squadrons — 15th Air Force —
"Flying Horsemen" Grottaglia, Italy 1943 - 1945 May the spirit of our fallen comrades join with us today as we re-establish old friendships, rekindle the fires of patriotism, and rededicated ourselves toward those lofty ideals of . . . Map (db m168684) WM
194 Colorado, El Paso County, United States Air Force Academy — 44th Bomb Group (H) — "Flying Eightball Group" — "Aggressor Beware" —
8th Air Force • B-24 Liberators First Mission 7 Nov. 1942 • Last Mission 25 Apr. 1945 344 Combat Missions • 155 Aircraft Lost in Action 330 Enemy Planes Destroyed Awarded the Distinguished Unit Citation for Kiel, Germany 14 May . . . Map (db m170426) WM
195 Colorado, El Paso County, United States Air Force Academy — 450th Bombardment Group (H) — 720th • 721st • 722nd • 723rd Squadrons — "The Cottontails" • 15th Air Force —
In honor of those who served with the 450th Bombardment Group (H) Italy 1943 - 45 • World War II Distinguished Unit Citations Regensburg Feb 25th 1944 Ploesti Apr 5th 1944 1500 men of the 450th Group were killed or missing in . . . Map (db m170328) WM
196 Colorado, El Paso County, United States Air Force Academy — 452nd Bombardment Group — 728th • 729th • 730th • 731st Sqdns — 8th Air Force —
In remembrance of those who served in the 452nd Bombardment Group Activated 1 June 1943 • Deactivated 27 Aug 1945 Base of Operations • Deopham Green, England 250 Combat Missions Flown in B-17s 1 Unit Citation 2 Medal of . . . Map (db m167436) WM
197 Colorado, El Paso County, United States Air Force Academy — 454th Bombardment Group (H) AAF — Fifteenth Air Force — 304th Bombardment Wing —
San Giovanni Airfield, Italy 1944 - 1945 In memory of those valiant members of the Four Hundred Fifty Fourth Bombardment Group who made the supreme sacrifice for their country... who were never able to reflect on their efforts in . . . Map (db m167076) WM
198 Colorado, El Paso County, United States Air Force Academy — 455th Bombardment Group (Heavy) — 740th, 741st, 742nd and 743rd Squadrons — 304th Wing • 15th Air Force —
This memorial is dedicated to the officers and enlisted men of the 455th Bombardment Group (H) who served so valiantly in the defense of freedom during World War II. They distinguished themselves by performing strategic aerial warfare in . . . Map (db m163809) WM
199 Colorado, El Paso County, United States Air Force Academy — 456th Bomb Group (H) — 744 • 745 • 746 • 747 Squadrons — 304th Wing • 15th Air Force —
1944 • Italy • 1945 "In Memory of our beloved Comrades who died defending their Country"Map (db m167136) WM
200 Colorado, El Paso County, United States Air Force Academy — 459th Bomb Group (H) — Group Headquarters and 756th, 757th, 758th, 759th Squadrons — 304th Bombardment Wing (H) • 15th Air Force —
In memory of the former members who lost their lives during World War II and the deceased members of this assocation by the Members - 16 Sept. 1988Map (db m169966) WM

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