Historical Markers and War Memorials in Ottawa, Ohio

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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Ottawa, Ohio

1 ► Ohio, Lucas County, Toledo, Ottawa — Amos Perry —

Co. H 68 Ohio Inf. Civil War - Union Army — — Map (db m217647) WM

2 ► Ohio, Lucas County, Toledo, Ottawa — Aviators of Bravo Troop, 6th Squadron, 6th Cavalry Regiment Memorial —

Dedicated to the Aviators of Bravo Troop, 6th Squadron, 6th Cavalry Regiment, who made the ultimate sacrifice in support of the Global War on Terrorism 2001-2011 CW3 Mitchell Carver • CW2 Kyle Jackson • CW3 Philip Windorski • CW2 . . . — — Map (db m217832) WM

3 ► Ohio, Lucas County, Toledo, Ottawa — Dedicated To The Following —

Dedicated to the following individuals who served their country with honor and valor Brewster J. Wells, US Army Air Corps Pitot, WWII • Leonard F. Romanowski, US Navy Seabees, WWII • Richard Bornhurst, US Navy Seabees, WWII • C. . . . — — Map (db m217395) WM

4 ► Ohio, Lucas County, Toledo, Ottawa — Destroyer USS Drexler, DD-741 Memorial —

In memory of the 158 men who made the supreme sacrifice in the defense of their country on May 28, 1945 when their ship, the Destroyer USS Drexler, DD-741 was sunk by two Japanese Kamikaze planes while defending Okinawa — — Map (db m217709) WM

5 ► Ohio, Lucas County, Toledo, Ottawa — Eckhart Memorial —

The extended family of Lyman S. (Bud) Eckhart (1921-1983), USMC WWII, and Johanna Mermer Eckhart (1919-1997), WAVES WWII, honors their commitment, service and heroism. — — Map (db m217715) WM

6 ► Ohio, Lucas County, Toledo, Ottawa — Field House —

The Field House was the second building built on the Bancroft Campus and was originally funded by a $2.8 million Toledo tax levy that was used to purchase the land and also build University Hall. The Field House was completed in 1931 and served . . . — — Map (db m217176) HM

7 ► Ohio, Lucas County, Toledo, Ottawa — Honoring Four Heroic Chaplains — No Greater Love — John 15:13 —

Of World War II who lost their lives when the USAT Dorchester was torpedoed by a German submarine U-456 off Greenland February 3, 1943 with 904 men aboard, 605 were lost. Lt. Alexander D. Goode, Jewish ✡️ • Lt. George L. Fox, . . . — — Map (db m218033) WM

8 ► Ohio, Lucas County, Toledo, Ottawa — In loving memory —

In loving memory of William Erwin Schmertz, LTC US Army and Margaret Gage Schmertz, 1Lt US Army Nurse Corps who proudly and bravely served our country in World War II where their 60-year journey together began — — Map (db m217646) WM

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9 ► Ohio, Lucas County, Toledo, Ottawa — In memory of our fathers —

In memory of our fathers, Edward D. Ebert (WWII & Korea) and Edward A. Drzewiecki (WWII) and our uncles, Charles Kittle (MIA in WWII) and Raymond D. Drzewiecki (WWII) from Toledo, who proudly served their country. — — Map (db m217358) WM

10 ► Ohio, Lucas County, Toledo, Ottawa — In memory of Sgt. Louis R. Balog —

In memory of Sgt. Louis R. Balog, 5th Special Forces Group, who was KIA on 4 Feb. 1968, Vietnam. He served his country so that his family and his community may live in freedom. — — Map (db m217404) WM

11 ► Ohio, Lucas County, Toledo, Ottawa — Jason Allen Lehto —

SSgt US Marine Corps, Operation Iraqi Freedom I Mef Al Anbar, Iraq 28, Dec. 2004

Let us care for him who shall have borne the battle and for his widow, and his orphan. -Abraham Lincoln

. . . — — Map (db m217359) WM

12 ► Ohio, Lucas County, Toledo, Ottawa — John A. Brown Sr. —

Your family and country thank you for your service John A. Brown Sr. Honorable Mention AP Football All American, 1967 University of Toledo Alumnus, 1969 Decorated 1st Lieutenant 101st Airborne Division Vietnam, 1970-1971 With Love . . . — — Map (db m217710) WM

13 ► Ohio, Lucas County, Toledo, Ottawa — Joseph Burkett —

Co. F. 86 Ohio Inf. Civil War - Union Army Andersonville Survivor — — Map (db m217648) WM

14 ► Ohio, Lucas County, Toledo, Ottawa — Killed in Action Memorial —

To those who sacrificed that others might live — — Map (db m217394) WM

15 ► Ohio, Lucas County, Toledo, Ottawa — Korean War 1950-1953 —

"The Forgotten War" This plaque honors the sacrifices of those men and women who served during the Korean War. "Freedom Is Not Free" — — Map (db m217398) WM

16 ► Ohio, Lucas County, Toledo, Ottawa — Lester Samuel Fought, Jr. —

In memory of Lester Samuel Fought, Jr. Major 23rd Marines 4th Division Iwo Jima, Volcano Islands, Japan May 23, 1919 - February 22, 1945 University of Toledo Graduate 1941 Loving husband, father, son and brother May we . . . — — Map (db m217391) WM

17 ► Ohio, Lucas County, Toledo, Ottawa — Lockard Family Memorial —

Donated by the Lockard Family: SFC, Frederick W. Lockard III, PhD., Persian Gulf War, Boznia-Herzegovina • LTC, Brandee Sherette Lockard, Boznia-Herzegovina, Operation Iraqi Freedom • Specialist Matthew Scott Lockard • Specialist . . . — — Map (db m217393) WM

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18 ► Ohio, Lucas County, Toledo, Ottawa — Major Hulon Brocke Whittington — 🎖️ — Sicily • North Africa • Normandy • Viet Nam —

In Memory Of Major Hulon Brocke Whittington U.S. Army Retired 41st Armored Infantry 2nd Armored Division WWII Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient Serving His Country From 1940-1963

"Preparedness is the . . . — — Map (db m217360) WM

19 ► Ohio, Lucas County, Toledo, Ottawa — May future generations remember —

May future generations remember the dedication of those who served and sacrificed so that we might remain free. AT2 Charles R. Block, Jr., USN, 1973-77 • E4 Charles A. Block, II, USA, 2003-10 • BM3 Benjamin P. Block, USCG, 2003-07 • . . . — — Map (db m217351) WM

20 ► Ohio, Lucas County, Toledo, Ottawa — McQuade - Sendelbach Family — World War II Veterans —

Alfred E. Ehret Staff Sgt. Army Air Corp. • Arnold R. Kill Sgt. Army Air Corp. • Donald J. McQuade Torpedoman 1st Class United States Coast Guard • Richard B. McQuade, Sr. Lt., United States Navy • Louis E. Sendelbach Cpt., United . . . — — Map (db m217720) WM

21 ► Ohio, Lucas County, Toledo, Ottawa — Military Order of the Purple Heart —

"The nation that forgets its defenders will itself be forgotten" George Washington "We gave our todays for your tomorrows" — — Map (db m217396) WM

22 ► Ohio, Lucas County, Toledo, Ottawa — MOAA Veterans Memorial —

May future generations remember the dedication of those who served and sacrificed so that we might remain free. — — Map (db m217703) WM

23 ► Ohio, Lucas County, Toledo, Ottawa — Ploesti Memorial —

In memory of the gallant airmen who bombed the oil fields of Ploesti, Romania… especially the forgotten 500 that the Halyard Mission rescued between 8/2/1944 and 12/27/1944 We remember!! — — Map (db m217649) WM

24 ► Ohio, Lucas County, Toledo, Ottawa — Richard R. Perry —

Sgt. G Co. 255th Inf. 63rd Div. US Army-ETO World War II Purple Heart - Bronze Star — — Map (db m217644) WM

25 ► Ohio, Lucas County, Toledo, Ottawa — Russell C. Perry —

Pvt. 3rd Co. 158 Depot Brigade World War I — — Map (db m217645) WM

26 ► Ohio, Lucas County, Toledo, Ottawa — Served To Preserve Our Freedom —

Henry S Pucilowski 10/10/1919 - 8/13/2005 Chief Petty Officer USN 1939 - 1960 WWII Korea Chester J Pucilowski 3rd Class Petty Officer USN 1952 - 1954 Korea — — Map (db m217392) WM

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27 ► Ohio, Lucas County, Toledo, Ottawa — SGT Donald R. Hart —

Dedicated to SGT Donald R. Hart, USMC, WWII Veteran, recipient of Bronze Star and two Purple Hearts, and a loving husband and father — — Map (db m217708) WM

28 ► Ohio, Lucas County, Toledo, Ottawa — St. Hyacinth's Parish World War II Memorial —

I am the resurrection and the life for God and Country World War II 1941 - 1945 dedicated to and in memory of the youth of St. Hyacinth's Parish Casimer Augustyniak • Francis Balcerzak • Harry Czaplinski • Melvin Klofta • Francis . . . — — Map (db m217117) WM

29 ► Ohio, Lucas County, Toledo, Ottawa — 27-48 — The University of Toledo —

The Toledo University of Arts and Trades was established in 1872 with an endowment of 160 acres of land from Jesup W. Scott, local pioneer, publisher, and real estate broker. Scott envisioned Toledo as the "Future Great City of the World" and . . . — — Map (db m172283) HM

30 ► Ohio, Lucas County, Toledo, Ottawa — This tribute honors —

This tribute honors: Frederick W. Kendrick, Captain, US Army Merrie E. Duflot Kendrick, 2nd Lieutenant, Army Medical Corps. Michael J. Kendrick, USMC It is important to remember so that one day there will be no need for our . . . — — Map (db m217386) WM

31 ► Ohio, Lucas County, Toledo, Ottawa — To honor loved ones —

To honor loved ones who served their country in times of war and peace Cpl. Richard C. Johnson, US Army, World War II Purple Heart - Bronze Star • Sgt. Donald W. Mortemore, USMC, World War II Purple Heart Iwo Jima • Cpl. Raymond J. . . . — — Map (db m217718) WM

32 ► Ohio, Lucas County, Toledo, Ottawa — UT WWII Veterans Memorial —

Louis G. Lenkay, UT 48, US Army 1942 - 1945, Co. L 119th Infantry POW, Europe : 4 Battle Stars, Bronze Star Joseph S. Lenkay, Sr., UT '54, USMS 1944 1945 Pacific, US Merchant Marine Academy, '47 USNR 1944 - 1961 — — Map (db m217836) WM

33 ► Ohio, Lucas County, Toledo, Ottawa — Veterans Memorial —

For those who served in Peace time • Civil War • Spanish American War • Philippine Insurrection • World War I • World War II whose disabilities resulted in their anonymous burial in the Toledo State Hospital Cemeteries between . . . — — Map (db m217352) WM

34 ► Ohio, Lucas County, Toledo, Ottawa — Veterans Memorial —

In honor of all veterans — — Map (db m217353) WM

35 ► Ohio, Lucas County, Toledo, Ottawa — Veterans Memorial —

In memory to all that have served — — Map (db m217378) WM

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36 ► Ohio, Lucas County, Toledo, Ottawa — Veterans Memorial —

In memory of all those who served their country. May future generations remember their dedication and sacrifices so that we all remain free. Col Peter F. Sun, Army, Desert Storm World War II 1st Lt Chris G. Zervos, Air Force • . . . — — Map (db m217381) WM

37 ► Ohio, Lucas County, Toledo, Ottawa — Veterans Memorial —

In Memory Of: A.P. Yanulis, US Army WW II • W.L. Henderson, US Army WW II In Honor Of: J.J. Preskienis, US Army WW I • R.L. Henderson, US Navy Vietnam Era • W.J. Henderson, US Army Vietnam • L.A. Coyle, USMC Iraq • R.J. . . . — — Map (db m217382) WM

38 ► Ohio, Lucas County, Toledo, Ottawa — Veterans Memorial —

In honor of and gratitude to family members who have served their country Angelo Boudouris U.S. Navy • William Boudouris U.S. Navy • Alexander Gallapis U.S. Army • John Papadimos Greek Army • Nicholas Kanios British Army • . . . — — Map (db m217383) WM

39 ► Ohio, Lucas County, Toledo, Ottawa — Veterans Memorial —

"In honor of the men and women who faithfully served our country… personal sacrifice to preserve our collective liberty." — — Map (db m217384) WM

40 ► Ohio, Lucas County, Toledo, Ottawa — Veterans Memorial —

In memory of family members who served America in times of war and peace to keep our country free: Albert F. Carstensen, SSgt. Co. D 148th Inf. 37th Div., US Army 1940-44 WWII • Walter H. Carstensen Sr., Lt. V-12 US Navy 1942-45 WWII • . . . — — Map (db m217650) WM

41 ► Ohio, Lucas County, Toledo, Ottawa — Veterans Memorial —

In memory of our loving fathers, who served our country in World War II so we can live free Robert L. Bauer, MM3, US Navy • Paul E. Vonderembse, S/Sgt, US Army Air Forces — — Map (db m217705) WM

42 ► Ohio, Lucas County, Toledo, Ottawa — Veterans Memorial —

In memory of Kaiser Ellis (WWI) and Clemens Tafelski (WWII). They served their country so that their families and community may live in freedom. — — Map (db m217707) WM

43 ► Ohio, Lucas County, Toledo, Ottawa — Veterans Memorial —

In memory of our loving family member veterans. May future generations remember their dedication and sacrifices so that we all remain free. God Bless America — — Map (db m217712) WM

44 ► Ohio, Lucas County, Toledo, Ottawa — Veterans Memorial —

May future generations remember the dedication of those who served and sacrificed so that we might remain free. Kenneth R. Ovenden LTJG - USN • Rosalie W. Ovenden YN2 - USN • Geoffrey B. Ovenden LTC - USA — — Map (db m217713) WM

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45 ► Ohio, Lucas County, Toledo, Ottawa — Veterans Memorial —

This tribute celebrates family members who served with valor and distinction and protected the freedoms we hold so dear Harold W. Baldwin, U.S. Army, WWII • LeRoy H. Baldwin, Sr., U.S. Army, WWII • William H. Baldwin, U.S. Army, WWII • . . . — — Map (db m217721) WM

46 ► Ohio, Lucas County, Toledo, Ottawa — Veterans Memorial —

To our great veterans that have served our country, community and family with great dedication and distinction Clinton R. Longenecker, Jr., U.S. Army, 1943-1945 • Charles E. Breese, U.S. Navy, 1944-1945 • Warren E. Hunt, U.S. Army, . . . — — Map (db m217725) WM

47 ► Ohio, Lucas County, Toledo, Ottawa — Veterans Memorial —

Come, you have my father's blessing Matthew 25:34 — — Map (db m218036) WM

48 ► Ohio, Lucas County, Toledo, Ottawa — Veterans' Plaza —

This Veterans' Plaza is dedicated to the men and women who served to protect our freedoms. Many of these honored veterans are UT students. This is a special place. Please respect it. — — Map (db m217350) WM

49 ► Ohio, Lucas County, Toledo, Ottawa — Vietnam Veterans Of America —

This Plaque is given by the members of chapter 35 of the Vietnam Veterans of America in honor of those who served in the Republic of Vietnam 1961 - 1975 "All gave some, some gave all" — — Map (db m217704) WM

50 ► Ohio, Lucas County, Toledo, Ottawa — Walter F. Martineau, Jr. —

This tribute honors our father Walter F. Martineau, Jr. who proudly served in the Korean Conflict with the US Army and was awarded: Purple Heart Medal • Korean Service Medal with Bronze Combat Star • United Nations Service Medal • . . . — — Map (db m217831) WM

51 ► Ohio, Lucas County, Toledo, Ottawa — Walter Kasperek PFC —

In Loving Memory of Walter Kasperek PFC US Army World War II Virginia Kasperek- wife Cynthia Kasperek daughter UT '79 - Pharmacy — — Map (db m217723) WM

52 ► Ohio, Lucas County, Toledo, Ottawa — We Remember —

In honor and tribute to those who served from their families, friends and loved ones. We Remember. Charles E. Hodge, U.S. Army Intelligence, 1964-66 • Arnold Helton, U.S. Army • Ralph J. Taylor, WWII, U.S. Navy, 1949 • Duane P. . . . — — Map (db m217354) WM

53 ► Ohio, Lucas County, Toledo, Ottawa — We Remember —

In honor and tribute to those who served from their families, friends and loved ones. We Remember Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 35 • Colonel John F. Ahern, Field Artillery • 1st Lt. Thomas J. Ainsworth, Army Air Corps • Lewis . . . — — Map (db m217640) WM

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54 ► Ohio, Lucas County, Toledo, Ottawa — We Remember —

In honor and tribute to those who served from their families, friends and loved ones. We Remember William H. Patterson, Jr. US Army • Phillip L. Komorowski US Army • Larry Pedee, CPL, WWII • Frederic B. Pilllod, USMC, Korean War • . . . — — Map (db m217641) WM

55 ► Ohio, Lucas County, Toledo, Ottawa — We Remember —

In honor and tribute to those who served from their families, friends and loved ones. We Remember Art S. Willoughby, Vietnam • Sgt. Neal A. Koerner, US Army • Ralph Leo Keefe, US Navy • Primo John Vasquez, SGT, US Army • Vernon . . . — — Map (db m217642) WM

56 ► Ohio, Lucas County, Toledo, Ottawa — We Remember —

In honor and tribute to those who served from their families, friends and loved ones. We Remember William D. Allman, First Lieutenant, US Army • Bennie P. Wengrzyn, PFC, US Army, awarded Purple Heart • Horace C. Thurber, Lt., Army . . . — — Map (db m217643) WM

57 ► Ohio, Lucas County, Toledo, Ottawa — We Remember —

In honor and tribute to those who served from their families, friends and loved ones. We Remember Michael Irish, US Army, Operation Iraqi Freedom • Vincent Gigliotti, 1st Lt, US Army, WWII, 82nd Airborne, 325th Glider Infantry, . . . — — Map (db m217829) WM

58 ► Ohio, Lucas County, Toledo, Ottawa — White Family Veterans Memorial —

This tribute celebrates a family's service to the United States of America Vietnam Capt. John D. White, U.S. Navy - Brother, United States Naval Academy, 2 tours 1966/67 and 1968/69 • Sgt. Stephen V. White, U.S. Army - Brother, . . . — — Map (db m217405) WM

59 ► Ohio, Lucas County, Toledo, Ottawa — With Gratitude — The University of Toledo Retirees Association —

In Memory Of All men and women who have served in our armed forces to preserve our safety, our national security, our freedom and our democracy. — — Map (db m217379) WM

60 ► Ohio, Putnam County, Ottawa — American Legion Post 63 Veterans Memorial — Ottawa Ohio —

Dedicated to all that have served and honor our country within the military service. I am an American "That flag of stars and stripes is yours; It is the emblem of the promised land, It means, my son, the hope of humanity. Live for it-Die . . . — — Map (db m200274) WM

61 ► Ohio, Putnam County, Ottawa — 4-69 — Frances Rappaport Horwich —

Frances Rappaport Horwich was born in Ottawa on July 16, 1907, the daughter of Sam Rappaport, an Austrian immigrant who operated a general store, and Rosa Gratz Rappaport, a Russian immigrant. The youngest of six children, she attended the Ottawa . . . — — Map (db m28618) HM

62 ► Ohio, Putnam County, Ottawa — Honor Our Veterans —

American Legion Honor Our Veterans — — Map (db m196089) WM

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63 ► Ohio, Putnam County, Ottawa — Honor Their Sacrifice —

Never Forget — — Map (db m196090) WM

64 ► Ohio, Putnam County, Ottawa — Larry E. Cox — 1947 - 1990 —

1965 Ottawa-Glandorf High School Graduate where he earned a berth as an All-State Catcher. He spent 17 years as a player in the minor and major leagues and five years as a manager in the Chicago Cub's organization. His last position was bullpen . . . — — Map (db m200271) HM

65 ► Ohio, Putnam County, Ottawa — 3-69 — Native Americans in Ottawa — Ohio Historical Marker —

[Front Side]: The Ottawa, or "Tawa" Indians had inhabited the Maumee Valley since the middle of the 1700s. By the 1790s, Ottawa settlements included villages along the Blanchard River at the present-day Village of Ottawa. During the War . . . — — Map (db m21570) HM

66 ► Ohio, Putnam County, Ottawa — Ottawa, Ohio —

Founded in 1834 on the site of the last Ottawa Indian Reservation in Ohio — — Map (db m185946) HM

67 ► Ohio, Putnam County, Ottawa — Putnam County Veterans Memorial —

. . . — — Map (db m28710) HM

68 ► Ohio, Putnam County, Ottawa — Putnam County World War Memorial Clock —

To Those That Served Lest We Forget In memory of all veterans who served — — Map (db m28711) HM

69 ► Ohio, Putnam County, Ottawa — The History of Night Baseball and Parks in Ottawa —

May 29, 1929- The first night game in Putnam County took place at Beutler Field, on Ottawa's Northwest end near the St. Rt. 224 bridge crossing. American Athletic Girls baseball team set up their $20,000 light plan of 50,000 candle power and . . . — — Map (db m200272) HM

70 ► Ohio, Putnam County, Ottawa — This Plaque —

In memory of our departed comrades and sisters Donated by the Auxiliary — — Map (db m196084) HM

71 ► Ohio, Putnam County, Ottawa — V.F.W. Post No. 9142 Veterans Memorial —

Dedicated to veterans in served in all wars — — Map (db m196083) WM

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72 ► Ohio, Putnam County, Ottawa — Welcome to Pizza Hut Classic —

My brother and I opened the first Pizza Hut in Wichita, Kansas, with nothing but a dream and $600 borrowed from our mother. Since then, we've become one of the world's best-known brands. This Pizza Hut Classic celebrates our heritage with a . . . — — Map (db m228164) HM

73 ► Ohio, Putnam County, Ottawa, Union Township — 7-69 — Pioneer Days In Kalida / The Putnam County Historical Society —

Early gatherings of the Putnam County Pioneer Association were held in various villages, but the annual Kalida "Pioneer Day" was established in the by-laws as the first Saturday in September. The meeting drew people from throughout the county to . . . — — Map (db m227877) HM

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