Markers containing, or excerpts from, the poignant Great War poem, In Flanders Fields, and/or remembering its author, Lt Col John McCrae. The poem has become an enduring remembrance of the heavy cost of war, in particular through the post-war creation of the "Buddy Poppy" and its wearing during annual Remembrance/Veterans/Memorial Day commemorations.
On South Montgomery Avenue at East Blake Street, on the right when traveling north on South Montgomery Avenue.
In Memory of Our Comrades of Sheffield Who lost their lives in the World War
Lieut. James R. Crowe • Sergt. John H. Oldham • Pvt. William A. Peden • Pvt. Georce W. McFall, Jr. • Pvt. Louis Goldstein
"Take up our quarrel with the foe. To . . . — — Map (db m235336) WM
Why did it Start?
Decades of ongoing global Militarism, Alliances, Imperialism, and Nationalism and the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria led the Central Powers (Germany, Australia-Hungary, Bulgaria, and the Ottoman . . . — — Map (db m268356) HM
On South Main Street (Connecticut Route 159) at Elm Street, on the left when traveling north on South Main Street.
To you from failing hands
We throw the torch
Be yours to hold it high
McCrae
To The Honor Of The
Men And Women Of
Windsor Locks
Wo Served Their
Country In
World War I
World War II
Paid The Supreme Sacrifice . . . — — Map (db m99671) WM
On Meadow Street at Bank Street, on the right when traveling north on Meadow Street.
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"Their bodies are buried in peace;
but their name liveth for evermore."
Ecclesiastes 44:14
In Flanders Fields
by John McCrae
In Flanders fields the poppies blow
Between the crosses, row on row,
That mark . . . — — Map (db m36021) HM
On Colonel Ledyard Hwy. (Connecticut Route 117) at Center Groton Road ( Route 117), on the left when traveling south on Colonel Ledyard Hwy..
Dedicated
to the
Men and Women
of the
Town of Ledyard
Who Served
Their Country
In All Wars
Korea
1950 – 1953
American Revolution
1763 – 1783
World War II
1941 – 1945
Vietnam
1959 – 1975 . . . — — Map (db m141080) HM
On St Johns Avenue at North 4th Street, on the right when traveling west on St Johns Avenue.
Erected to perpetuate
the honored memory of
these citizens
of
Putnam County, Fla.
who gave their lives
in the World War
Edward Abraham • Frederick E. Bailey • Edgar M. Baker • Burroughs Blackman • John Caine • Lucius Campbell • . . . — — Map (db m78138) WM
Dedicated
To The
Florida Veterans
Of World War I
By the Dept. of Florida, USA Inc. and Auxiliary
1988
In Flanders Fields the poppies grow between the crosses row on row where buddies died so long ago.
Now that our life on . . . — — Map (db m147835) WM
On Martin Luther King Junior Drive South East at Piedmont Avenue Southeast, on the right when traveling north on Martin Luther King Junior Drive South East.
This memorial is dedicated on April 6, 1998 to honor the 77,000+ Georgians who served in World War I and those who gave their lives for their country.
Time Line
1914
Archduke Ferdinand of Austria-Hungary assassinated by Serbian . . . — — Map (db m284482) WM
On Hog Mountain Road, on the right when traveling west.
World War I
Killed in Action
PVT Dilmus Brown• PVT Fred Foster•
PVT Edgar Coots• PVT Willie H. Davis•
PVT Lewis S. Fields• PVT Manus Sanders•
PVT Andrew Jacks• PVT Lincoln Jackson•
PVT Pencila W. Thomas
In Flanders Fields by John . . . — — Map (db m207880) WM
On Moina Michaels Road at Colonial Drive, on the left when traveling north on Moina Michaels Road.
Birthplace of Moina Michael
“The Poppy Lady” 1869 – 1944 Originator of War Memorial Emblem The Flanders Field Poppy
Buried in City Cemetery Monroe, Georgia — — Map (db m49395) HM
On Georgia Route 83 at Moina Michael Road, on the right when traveling west on Georgia Route 83.
Moina Michael, educator, patriot, and internationally known as “The Poppy Lady,” was born near here August 15, 1869. A granite boulder marks her birthplace. She received her early education at Braswell Academy and at Martin Institute, Jefferson, . . . — — Map (db m19827) HM
On Pulaski Road 0.1 miles south of 147th Street (Illinois Route 83), on the right when traveling north.
Is it possible to wave the flag too much? Provided, of course, that you wave it with integrity? Is it possible to study Lincoln or Shakespeare too much? Is it possible to read the Bible too much ★ The great, the good, the true, are . . . — — Map (db m274331) HM
On West 111th Street at South Harlem Avenue (Illinois Route 43), on the right when traveling west on West 111th Street.
They are to you from failing hands we throw the torch be yours to hold it high. If ye break faith with us who die, we shall not sleep. Though poppies grow in Flanders Fields, beneath the trees and white crosses mark our places where we lie.
In . . . — — Map (db m297014) HM
On Vandalia Street (Illinois Route 159) just north of Tillotson Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
Modern Era - War on Terror
M4A1 Carbine
Curly
The kneeling soldier statue represents the homage given to fellow warriors and "Fallen Heroes," past and present, as he or she is "Called to Duty".
WWII - Korean . . . — — Map (db m169639) HM WM
For God and Country
[The KIA Veterans are Eddie J. S. Bauer, Paul R. Striepe, Jack Jean Hieber, Steven V. Crum, and John Haas.]
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
In Flanders Field the poppies blow between the crosses row by row, That . . . — — Map (db m135714) WM
Near North Boulevard near Third Street, on the right when traveling east.
The French military used boxcars called forty-and-eights to transport goods and soldiers, first in WWI and again in WWII. The boxcars could hold 40 men or 8 horses, hence the name. This
is designated in French on the cars: 40 hommes, 8 . . . — — Map (db m127004) HM
In Memory of
Massachusetts World War One Veterans
“In Flanders Fields”
By John McRae
In Flanders fields
The poppies blow
Row on row
That mark our place;
And in the sky
The larks still bravely . . . — — Map (db m184045) WM
On Chestnut Street 0.1 miles north of Dawson Drive when traveling north.
Dedicated Veterans Day Celebration Nov. 11, 2014
The Honorable Ike Skelton
U.S. Congressman (1977-2011)
In Flanders Fields
In Flanders fields the poppies blow
Between the crosses, row on row,
That mark our place; and in the sky . . . — — Map (db m169384) WM
On Ozark Street 0.1 miles east of Pine Street, on the right when traveling west.
Dedicated by the people of Cabool to those of our number who served in the World War April 6, 1917 · Nov. 11, 1918 Captain Louis M. Edens · Captain Richard H. Stogsdill · Captain Walter W. Durnell · Lieutenant Alva R. Teater Red Cross Nurses . . . — — Map (db m249842) WM
On Franklin Avenue at Front Street, on the left when traveling east on Franklin Avenue.
Welcome to Millbrook
In 1697, when this area was thickly forested and unexplored, nine men formed a partnership and were granted a royal charter to a huge tract of land that stretched from the Hudson River to what would become the . . . — — Map (db m139866) HM
On Central Drive at South Liberty Drive (U.S. 9W), on the right when traveling east on Central Drive.
WW I 1917 – 1918
In Flanders Field
Loved and Were Loved
And Now We Lie In
Flanders Field
By John McCrea
The War to End All Wars
President Woodrow Wilson
WW II 1941 – 1945
Pearl Harbor Dec. 7th 1941
A Day . . . — — Map (db m37059) WM
On Lincoln Highway (Ohio Route 66) at North Main Street ( Route 66), on the right when traveling east on Lincoln Highway.
Thomas Callahan •
George H. Hemme •
Raymond V. Patton •
Edwin C. Smith •
George J. Nolte •
Clifford Lambert •
Glenn Truesdale •
Claude L. Walterick •
Herman Weaver •
William A. Sheeter •
Ferrell R. Swink
"Their valor shall . . . — — Map (db m166760) WM
On Zane Highway just south of Locust Street, on the right when traveling north.
In commemoration of the patriotism of our boys and girls who went forth at the call of their country to serve in the World War and in memory of those who died that liberty might live
"Take up our quarrel with the foe.
To . . . — — Map (db m196336) WM
On Central Avenue east of Jackson Street, on the left when traveling north.
In Flanders' Fields the Poppies blow
between the crosses, row on row,
that mark our place, and in the sky
the larks bravely singing fly,
scarce heard amid the guns below.
We are dead. Short days ago
we lived, felt dawn, . . . — — Map (db m204803) WM
Near Interstate 70 1.7 miles west of Route 56, on the right when traveling east.
The Great War
2018 marks the centennial end of the Great War (1914-1918), known later as World War I.
The United States entered the war in April 1917 with the first troops arriving in Europe during the late fall of 1917. By the end of . . . — — Map (db m139835) HM
On Park Avenue East, on the right when traveling east.
The purpose of the Mansfield Ohio Gold Star Families Memorial Monument is to honor Gold
Star Families, preserve the memory of the fallen, and stand as a stark reminder that freedom is not free. This stunning black granite monument features two . . . — — Map (db m181455) WM
On South 5th Street north of West Krause Street, on the left when traveling north.
In Flanders Fields
In Flanders Fields the poppies blow
between the crosses row on row.
that mark our place and in the sky the larks still bravely singing, fly
scarce heard amid the guns below.
We are the dead short days ago
we lived, . . . — — Map (db m224845) WM
On Veterans Highway (Pennsylvania Route 413) at Dawn Road, on the left when traveling south on Veterans Highway.
In Flanders' fields the poppies blow
Between the crosses, row on row,
That mark our place; and in the sky
The larks, still bravely singing, fly
Scarce heard amid the guns below.
We are the Dead. Short days ago
We lived, felt dawn, . . . — — Map (db m277951) WM
Near East Washington Street at North Jefferson Street, on the left when traveling west.
In Flanders Field
In Flanders field the poppies blow
Between the crosses, row on row,
That mark our place; and in the sky
The larks, still bravely singing, fly
Scarce heard amid the guns below.
We are the Dead. Short days ago
We . . . — — Map (db m249017) WM
On 4th Street (Pennsylvania Route 2014) at Wahoo Drive, on the left when traveling west on 4th Street.
In Memory of
Lycoming Countians who made
the supreme sacrifice
May they Rest in Peace
In Flanders fields the poppies blow
between the crosses, row on row,
that mark our place; and in the sky
the larks, still bravely singing, fly . . . — — Map (db m200508) WM
"The world must be made safe for democracy"
President Woodrow Wilson
War message to Congress · April 2, 1917
World War I
significantly changed the European map
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June 28, 1914 Assassination of Archduke Franz . . . — — Map (db m215268) HM WM
On Park Street (U.S. 6) west of West Street, on the right when traveling west.
These tablets are dedicated by the Grateful Citizens of Wayne County Pennsylvania to their sons and daughters who, in a spirit of patriotism and devotion, served the United States and the Allies in the World War 1917-1918
Died in the . . . — — Map (db m116008) WM
On North Fair Street at St. Lawrence Street on North Fair Street.
In Flanders Fields John McCrae, 1872-1918 In Flanders fields the poppies blow Between the crosses, row on row, That mark our place, and in the sky, The larks, still bravely singing, fly, Scarce heard amid the guns below. . . . — — Map (db m187566) HM
In war in peace they served
In Flanders Fields
-By John McCrae
In Flanders Fields the poppies blow
Between the crosses, row on row,
That mark our place; and in the sky
The larks, still bravely singing, fly
Scarce heard amid the . . . — — Map (db m277852) WM
Near Overlord Circle 0.4 miles west of Burks Hill Road.
Formed in 1940 by citizen-soldiers recruited to serve in units named for their home regions (e.g. Winnipeg Rifles, Regina Rifles, North Nova Scotia Highlanders, etc.), the 3rd Canadian Infantry Division was commanded by Maj. Gen. R. F. L. Keller. . . . — — Map (db m241296) HM WM
Near West Avenue at 25th Street, on the right when traveling south.
On September 28, 1919, two ceremonies were held by the Welcome Home Committee at the Victory Arch to honor local veterans. The first overflowed onto the adjacent Casino Park grounds as thousands packed every available foot of space around the . . . — — Map (db m166426) HM
Near Lieutenant Billy Webb Avenue 0.2 miles north of Cook Street.
Since World War I, the poppy has stood as a symbol of remembrance and pledge to never forget all who have fallen in war and military operations. Prior to World War I, few poppies grew in the fields of Flanders which were located in Belgium and . . . — — Map (db m210298) HM
On East State Avenue (Route 7) 0.1 miles west of East High Street, on the right when traveling east.
In Flander's Field
by John McCrae
In Flander's fields the poppies blow,
Between the crosses, row on row,
That mark our place; and in the sky,
The larks, still bravely singing, fly,
Scarce heard amid the guns below.
We . . . — — Map (db m152727) HM WM
On Division Street at Strongs Avenue, on the left when traveling south on Division Street.
Flag Etiquette
The American Flag should be lighted at all times.
The Flag should be only flown in fair weather.
When lowering the Flag, no part of it should touch the ground or object.
Sore the Flag folded . . . — — Map (db m196850) HM
On General Pershingstraat close to Gevaertsdreef, on the left when traveling north.
This monument is dedicated to the memory of the 40,000 troops of the 37th and 91st Divisions together with the 53rd Artillery Brigade of the American Expeditionary Forces, who fought in this region between 30 October and 11 November of 1918. It was . . . — — Map (db m87345) HM WM
Near Diksmuidseweg (National Route 369) north of Noorderring.
In Flanders Fields
In Flanders fields, the poppies blow
Between the crosses, row on row,
That mark our place; and in the sky
The larks, still bravely singing, fly
Scarce heard amid the guns below.
We are the Dead. Short . . . — — Map (db m265450) HM WM
Near Diksmuidseweg (National Route 313) at Nordorring.
Lieutenant-Colonel John McCrae (1872 - 1918)
En 1915, près des tranchées du saillant d'Ypres, John McCrae composa In Flanders Fields, l'un des plus célèbres poèmes de la Première Guerre mondiale. Né à Guelph, en Ontario, John . . . — — Map (db m265705) WM
Near Diksmuidseweg (National Route 369) at Noorderring.
[Nederland]
De Canadese majoor, later luitenant-kolonel, John McCrae schreef op 2/3 mei 1915 in deze omgeving zijn beroemde gedicht "In Flanders Fields".
Zijn medische hulppost', zag er toen helemaal anders uit. McCrae beschikte in de . . . — — Map (db m265451) HM
On Brugseweg (National Route 313) at Zonnebekestraat, on the left when traveling south on Brugseweg.
In their first major engagement of the Great War, Canadian soldiers gained international recognition for their courageous and determined defence of Allied positions in the Ypres Salient. They faced overwhelming odds, including the first large scale . . . — — Map (db m261449) HM WM
On Kemmelstraat (Route N331) 0.3 kilometers west of Vierstraat.
This monument commemorates the achievements of the 27th and 30th Divisions which fought in the Ypres-Lys offensive with the British Army from 18 August to 4 September 1918. It was designed by the architect George Howe of Philadelphia, . . . — — Map (db m87339) HM WM
On 50 Street west of Provincial Highway 2A, on the right when traveling west.
[First plaque]
In proud and grateful
remembrance of those
who made the supreme
sacrifice in the wars
1914 – 1918
1939 – 1945
1950 – 1953
[Second plaque]
If ye break faith
with us who die
we shall not sleep . . . — — Map (db m197000) WM
On Victoria Street East (Nova Scotia Route 6) just south of Havelock Street ( Route 2), on the right when traveling south.
Erected by
Senator and Mrs. Curry
in memory of their son
Captain Leon Hall Curry
and his Brothers in Arms
from
Cumberland County
who gave their lives
to their country
in the Great German War
1914 - 1918
[Roll of Honored . . . — — Map (db m108029) WM
In Flanders fields the poppies blow
between the crosses row on row
1914 - 1918
Their name endureth for evermore
Our Honoured Dead
Bert Lawrence ·
Wm Little ·
Hugh Mccall ·
Cliff Miller ·
Kenneth Parker ·
Fred Newman ·
Ernest . . . — — Map (db m273197) WM
On Emerson Street at Royal Avenue, on the right when traveling south on Emerson Street.
Every year on November 11th, the West Hamilton community holds a Service of Remembrance at this cenotaph.
The Village of West Hamilton began in 1908. It had its own stores, a bank, a post office and numerous athletic and social organizations. . . . — — Map (db m245856) HM
On Mill Street (County Highway 5) 0.1 kilometers west of Trent Street (County Highway 4), on the right when traveling west.
Erected by the Citizens of
Frankford and Vicinity
in Memory of Our Soldiers
Who Fell in the Great War
1914 — 1918
Their Names Shall Live Forevermore
Ross Herman • Ezra Chard • Henry Nolan • Duncan Hamilton
Clarence Coulter • Lewis . . . — — Map (db m273097) WM
On King Street West (County Highway 2) at Court House Avenue (County Highway 29), on the right when traveling west on King Street West.
In honoured memory Brockville
who gave their lives
for King and Country
in the Great War
and in grateful remembrance
of those who shared
its dangers
1914 - 1919
1939 - 1945
Korea
1950 - 1953 . . . — — Map (db m146983) HM
On King Street West (County Highway 2) at Main Street, on the left when traveling east on King Street West.
Dedicated to All Veterans
Past, Present, and Future
The Little Park With A Big Heart
Authentic Corn Poppies from Flanders Fields
[In Flanders Fields]
[John McCrae - 1872-1918]
In Flanders fields . . . — — Map (db m207419) WM
On Malvern Drive 1 kilometer west of Greenbank Road (County Highway 13), on the left when traveling west.
[Cenotaph]
A Soldier
of the Great War
A Canadian Regiment
Known Unto God
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In Flanders Fields
In Flanders fields the poppies blow
Between the crosses, row on row,
That mark our place; and in the sky
. . . — — Map (db m258451) WM
On Richmond Road (Road 36) just east of Broadview Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
World War I
1914 - 1918
World War II
1939 - 1945
Korea
1950 - 1952
If ye break faith with us who die
We shall not sleep, though poppies grow
in Flanders fields
When you go home
Tell them of us and say
For your tomorrow . . . — — Map (db m115192) WM
On Sussex Drive (County Highway 93), on the right when traveling south.
John McCrae was a Canadian poet, gunner and physician who participated in the First World War.
In May 1915, he was moved to write the well-known poem "In Flanders Fields" following the death of comrades during the Second Battle of Ypres in . . . — — Map (db m259078) HM WM
