Battery B
711th AAA Gun Battalion
Alabama National Guard
Bay Minette, Alabama
[List of names in 3 columns]
4 September 1950
Korean War — — Map (db m100941) WM
Korean War
The Forgotten War
Remembered
1950 - 1953
In honor of all who served
and in memory of those who died
Freedom is not free
More than 8000 MIA's still unaccounted for
Reverse
The . . . — — Map (db m122618) WM
In Memory of
Chambers Co. Veterans
Who Gave Their Lives
In Following Wars
World War II
Askew, Arthur L. Pvt. Austin, George L. Jr. 1st Lt. Baker, Edwin H. Sgt. Bassett, Wilma M. Pvt. Belcher, Guy E. PFC. Bishop, Ulysses . . . — — Map (db m18163) WM
Dedicated to the brave men and women of Chilton County who gave their lives that freedom and justice should not perish from the earth
World War I
[List of names]
World War II
[List of names] . . . — — Map (db m155155) WM
Dedicated to the veterans of Clay County who so unselfishly served and to those who died in defense of their country Let it be said “We will never forget” Left Panel List of World War I, World War II and Korean War veterans . . . — — Map (db m14302) WM
In 2001 Andalusia Mayor Earl Johnson enlisted Kenneth G. Johnson, a local Marine Corps veteran, to help begin the process of developing a veterans' park and monument to honor U. S. veterans, a project that had long been the dream of thousands . . . — — Map (db m94202) WM
West
Covington County Veterans Memorial Park
Inscribed hereon are the names
of those who made the supreme
sacrifice in defense of our nation
To those who died, honor and eternal rest
To those who . . . — — Map (db m94213) WM
Dedicated in memory
of those from
Cullman County
who gave their lives
in the service
of their country
Korean War
Aubrey G. Adams John Mayfield
A. P. Alvis Leo A. Ponder
Leo D. Andrews Norman Rivers
William A. Bates . . . — — Map (db m101104) WM
Dedicated to the memory of those Dale County veterans who died in defense of our country.
World War I.
Obie A. Alpin Sam E. Andrews Marlin R. Arnett Robert Arrington Lester Avant Ivey Y. Beasley Jere Brown Mose Canter Glen . . . — — Map (db m36561) WM
On May 3. 1941, the largest flying field in the United States, military or civilian, opened its gates as a new unit of the Southeast Air Corps Training Center, where flying cadets received advanced schooling in the handling of multi-mile-a-minute . . . — — Map (db m92359) HM
Front
KOREA
In Honor and Memory of
our Veterans who Served in
the Korean War
1950 — 1953
✯ ✯ ✯ ✯ ✯
Against overwhelming odds our valiant
service men and women withstood
the . . . — — Map (db m82043) WM
In memory of those who served
and those who made
the supreme sacrifice
in that forgotten war
from Elmore County
Booth Izea PVT AR 11/28/50 Died Capture
Brozell Albert M CPL AR 09/09/50 Killed in Action
Causey Billy J PVT AR 08/17/50 . . . — — Map (db m67935) WM
West Side
Veterans
Memorial
North Side
Duty
Honor
Country
Built by the People
of Escambia County
Dedicated November 11, 1987
Honoring those men and
women of Escambia County
who served . . . — — Map (db m84397) WM
World War I
Ables, Crawford
Aderholt, Carl
Atwood, Joe I.
Bagley, Hugh
Battles, Fred
Benton, Edwin J.
Berry, C.
Birchfield, Sam
Brewster, Everett
Buffington, Hugh G.
Bullard, Leo
Campbell, Earl C.
Cason, Floyd . . . — — Map (db m53844) WM
[Front]
In honor of all
who served their country
in World War I, World War II,
Korean conflict and Vietnam
Erected 1987 by
loved ones and friends of
veterans of Greene County
[Back]
In memory of those . . . — — Map (db m203618) WM
Friendship Park
Long known as The Friendly City, Scottsboro extends an open, warm and welcoming greeting to its citizens and its visitors. One of the most notable friendships in Scottsboro's long history was born in boyhood, tempered in . . . — — Map (db m167007) WM
(Side 1)
Disabled American Veterans Formed December 25, 1920.
Birmingham Chapter No. 4 Chartered January 25, 1926.
This Memorial Dedicated To Our Military Forces And To All Who Have Given Their Blood And Lives That The Republic Might Live . . . — — Map (db m24347) WM
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
In memory of Lamar County's honored dead
Korea
Bowen, Elzie Ray
Hays, Robert A.
Mixon, Herman L.
Pickens, Freddie F.
Reed, Cecil
Rushing, Larry W.
In memory of Lamar County's honored dead . . . — — Map (db m96851) WM
At this site where once stood Fort Willingham (Armory) the 115th Signal Battalion was organized December 1, 1940. Originally the 2nd Battalion, 151st Engineers, it was organized a number of times from 1940 to 1959 as its mission was changed to meet . . . — — Map (db m208808) HM
Erected by the citizens of Florence in honor of the men and women from Lauderdale County who served this nation during the Korean War
And
In memory of the following patriots from Lauderdale County whom made the supreme sacrifice for this . . . — — Map (db m71483) WM
(Side 1)
Max Adams Morris
Max Adams Morris b. December 7, 1918, of Blountsville, Alabama, entered Alabama Polytechnic Institute (API) in 1938, was a varsity football player and became a member of "A" club, Scabbard & Blade, and . . . — — Map (db m85166) HM
Dedicated to the memory
of those who paid the
supreme price...that they
gave their lives for
our country
Autauga County – Carter, Emmett James
Baldwin County – Beveridge, Bruce Jr. - Conway, Brooks E. - Davison, . . . — — Map (db m85350) WM
This plaza is dedicated to the memory of the Tuskegee Airmen, including General Daniel "Chappie" James, whose training at Tuskegee University and the Tuskegee Army Air Field enabled them to prove for all time the competence and bravery of Black . . . — — Map (db m20076) HM
(side 1)
Cold War-Global
1945-
I am Petty Officer Richard Williamson, Jr. I am proud that my dad served on the first nuclear powered fast attack submarine, the USS Nautilus (SSN 571) which set all kinds of records in the 1950s . . . — — Map (db m85491) HM WM
The Korean War opened on 25 June 1950, when the armed forces of communist North Korea invaded South Korea and marked the first crisis faced by the newly formed United Nations. Led by the United States, a coalition of eighteen UN Nations provided . . . — — Map (db m85534) WM
(side 1)
Korean War
I am Carlos Jesus Rodriguez, Rifle Squad Leader in F(Fox) Company 31st Regimental Combat Team, 7th Infantry Division (The Bayonet Division). I was stationed in Japan. As an occupation Army, we GIs (Government . . . — — Map (db m85535) HM WM
(side 1)
Korean War
I am Gunnery Sergeant Robert L. Koch of Company C, 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division (the OLD BREED). I fought in the Pacific in WWII and joined the Reserves after the war. I thought I was . . . — — Map (db m85536) HM WM
The Memorial Fountain System begins with a flow of water cascading over the continuous weir, which is punctuated by 8 Black Granite Markers. This flow symbolizes the blood which has been spilled defending our nation's freedom and flows into the . . . — — Map (db m68728) WM
Belgium's Korea Volunteer Corps, Corps Volontaires Corea was comprised of 900 Infantry troops. The 1st Belgium Battalion, 1st Bataillon Belge arrived in December 1950 and was attached to the U.S. 3rd Infantry Division in January 1951. It was . . . — — Map (db m192142) WM
The British Commonwealth Forces were comprised of British, Canadian, Australian, New Zealander and South African contingents. The first British units to arrive on August 28, 1950 were the 1st Battalion Middlesex Regiment and the 1st Battalion Argyll . . . — — Map (db m191414) HM WM
French forces arrived to support the war effort in November 1950. The French Battalion consisting of 39 officers, 172 non-commissioned officers and more than 800 enlisted personnel departed Marseilles on September 25 and arrived at Pusan on the 30th . . . — — Map (db m192101) WM
840 infantrymen of the Royal Helenic Battalion arrived in Korea on December 9, 1950. Once equipped and trained, this battalion was assigned to the U.S. 1st Calvary Division's. 7th Cavalry Regiment. Augmented by a second battalion shortly after the . . . — — Map (db m191413) HM
Although having a very small military, Luxembourg sent a 44-man volunteer infantry platoon to Korea in November 1950. This unit served as part of the Belgium Battalions who were assigned to the U.S. 3rd Infantry Division throughout the war. The . . . — — Map (db m192094) WM
By late 1943 it had become apparent to some within the U.S. Army that the Sherman tank was not up to dealing with some of the newer Panzers nor the Tiger tanks the Germans were producing. Development on a new, more powerful medium tank had to start, . . . — — Map (db m191557) HM
After some debate on July 26, 1950, the New Zealand government announced it would organize a volunteer military force to serve with U.N. forces in Korea. Known as Kayforce, a total of 1,044 men were seletied to serve. Kayforce sailed for Korea on . . . — — Map (db m192143) WM
The Philippine Islands was among the first U.N. countries to send forces to fight in Korea. From September 1950 through May 1955, 7,500 men known as known as the Philippine Expeditionary Force to Korea were sent to serve in the five 1,500-man . . . — — Map (db m192140) WM
On June 25, 1950, North Korean forces invaded the Republic of South Korea. The services of the SAAF (South African Air Force) were called upon to assist the western and U.N. powers. On Sept 26, 206 men of the SAAFs 2 Sqn., all volunteers, departed . . . — — Map (db m192112) WM
The Korean War is known as the "Forgotten War". On June 25, 1950 the North Koreans invaded South Korea. This resulted in an United Nations action. Twenty-two United Nations participated in this action. The war lasted 3 years, one month and two days. . . . — — Map (db m192095) WM
The advance party of the Turkish Brigade or Turkish Armed Forces command arrived in Pusan on October 12, 1950. 5,190 troops arrived five days later on October 17th. Brigadier General Tahzın Yazici commanded the brigade. Colonel Celal Dora was . . . — — Map (db m192144) WM
From September 5 to September 9, 1950 Lt. Grady Vickery was assigned to defend the Namji-Ri Bridge crossing the Nam River. The bridge had been defended by Vickery's considerably reinforced platoon. Numerous attempts to blow the bridge by the North . . . — — Map (db m85910) HM
Front
Dedicated to the enlisted men and women who served honorably in the Korean Theater of Operation.
Reverse
The medal is suspended by a ring from a silk moire ribbon composed of white piping on the ends and . . . — — Map (db m95387) WM
The F-86, the USAF's first swept-wing jet fighter, made its initial flight on October 1, 1947. The first production mode flew on May 20, 1948, and on September 15, 1948, an F-86A set a new world speed record of 670.9 mph. Originally designed as . . . — — Map (db m64586) HM
Front
Our Nation Honors People
Who Answered the Call
To Defend a Country
They Never Knew
And People
They Never Met
'Remember Forever" (In Hanguk - yeong-wonhi gieog hari)
Reverse
United Nations . . . — — Map (db m94927) WM
In grateful memory of the men and women of Montgomery County who fought for God and country on the field of honor in the Korean War They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old: age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going . . . — — Map (db m36578) WM
Side 1:
Sherman, Sr. and Nettie White lived at this address on W. Jeff Davis Ave. Both teachers, they taught their children Sherman Jr., Willa, James, and Samson to love their country and value education. Willa, James, and Samson would graduate . . . — — Map (db m71084) HM
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
In Memory of those who died for our country in the Korean War 1950-1953 Otis F. Alford, Claud Greene, Jr., Thomas C. Hendrix, Paul Gentra Holloway, Richard D. McGhee, Olen Parker — — Map (db m48191) WM
TruthHonorService
To commemorate
those alumni of
Marion Military Institute
whose lives were taken
in the Korean War
25 June 1950 – 27 July 1953
Bruce Beveridge, Jr.
Edward S. Guthrie
Frank B. Howze
William B. . . . — — Map (db m116913) WM
POW✯MIA
You Are Not Forgotten
Dedicated to all
Our Nation's
POW ✯ MIA
Past - Present
Fort Benning Sergeants Major Association
19 September 2009 — — Map (db m69092) WM
Harless Cemetery was established as a burying ground in the early 1800s. It is on land homesteaded by Henry Harless, Jr., that was later owned and subsequently deeded to the cemetery by members of the Wyatt family. The oldest surviving marker is for . . . — — Map (db m24914) HM
Dedicated to the memory of the
brave men from Shelby County who
gave their lives that freedom and justice
should not perish from the earth
World War I 1917-1918
John C. Bailey Girome Blankenship Luther P. Crim Jake Evans James . . . — — Map (db m76255) WM
Seven Battle Stars
☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆
World War II
☆ Iwo Jima Operation
☆ Okinawa Gunto Operation
First of the 31 ship convoy with occupation troops
to dock at Yokohama on VJ Day, . . . — — Map (db m12212) HM
Honor Roll
In loving memory of the men of Tallapoosa County who made the supreme sacrifice.
"Korean Conflict"
25 June 1950 to 31 January 1955
Betts, Charles Jr.
Brooks, Jimmy
Bryant, Morris N.
Buckner, Ernest B. . . . — — Map (db m68063) WM
To those who gave their life so freely that we may live today and tomorrow
WW I
Adams, Halbert ∙ Adamson, Henry ∙ Bagwell, Tom ∙ Banks, William ∙ Beck, Claude ∙ Beck, Edward ∙ Bell, George ∙ . . . — — Map (db m53843) WM
A Monument Committee, consisting of Susan Baggett, Chairman; Gladys Mason, Clara Blackmon, Jane Shelton Dale, Tommy McNeece, Bill Albritton and Mayor Henrietta Blackmon, was established on February 12, 2004. Their plan was to build a monument to . . . — — Map (db m68158) HM WM
Lest We Forget
Killed in Action
World War I 191718
World War II 194146
Marvin Wenfred Johnson Thomas Felton Smith O. Z. Thornton Tommie Tyree Russell Burdick Wade Belton Elmo Wilson Walter Evan Wilson Jackson Harold . . . — — Map (db m201367) WM
(Side 1)
The Cherokee Indians were here first. They lived under the bluffs, near an area called the “division of the waters.” Richard McMahan established the first permanent settlement here in1820. John Byler completed the . . . — — Map (db m80558) HM
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 sergeant in Company B-1-7, 1st . . . — — Map (db m61871) WM
The citizens of Skagway, Alaska wish to forever remember the sacrifices of our military servicemen who died in wartime. These young men left home and community to answer the call to help preserve peace and freedom in the world.
World War . . . — — Map (db m72787) WM
The City of Bisbee honors by this memorial her warriors who died in defense of the principles of American Democracy against enemies of freedom in World War I, World War II, the Korean War and the War in Vietnam that their patriotic sacrifice will be . . . — — Map (db m28279) WM
Commemorative Air Force
Arizona Military Aviation
Walk of Honor
Proudly Recognizes
Major Gen Carl G. Schneider, USAF (Ret)
Carl Schneider enlisted in the U.S. Army Air Force in 1946. He graduated from Williams AFB flying the P-51 Mustang. . . . — — Map (db m102905) HM WM
The Arizona Korean War Veterans Memorial
is dedicated to those Arizona men and women
who served during the Korean War
June 25, 1950 - July 27, 1953
***
Arizona Korean War Veterans Memorial Commissioners
MG Donald L. Owens, AZ ANG . . . — — Map (db m27350) WM
In eternal memory of all
Veterans of Kingman
Past, Present and Future
May your deeds and service never be forgotten
or taken for granted.
With the sincerest of appreciation to the following,
who made this memorial a reality: . . . — — Map (db m29359) WM
Side A:
We were those whom
others did not want to be.
We went where others feared to go and did
what others feared to do.
June 25, 1950 – July 27, 1953
Side B:
The United States Marines
Sgt Raul B. Babasa Sgt . . . — — Map (db m83243) WM
Top row:
Pfc. Corbett B. Robertson, Pfc. Emilio A. Ramirez, Pfc. Raymond C. Hubbard, Sgt. Jesus R. Carrasco, Pfc. Richard L. Nickles, Pfc. Joe M. Valenzuela
Bottom Row:
Sgt. Johnson McAfee, Pfc. Manuel H. Moreno, Sgt. Raul B. . . . — — Map (db m67152) WM
Honoring Native American
Women Veterans
Dedicated February 22, 2003
American Legion Post 84
Sacaton, AZ
Sculptor: Oscar Urrea
Artist: Jim Covarrubias — — Map (db m32844) WM
World War I
Dedicated
to the sons of
Ashley County
Arkansas
Who Made The Supreme Sacrifice
For Humanities Defense
in the World War
1914 — 1918
_______
{List of the honored . . . — — Map (db m108565) WM
The Distinguished Service Cross (Army), Navy Cross, and Air Force Cross are equivalent awards. They are given to any service person who, while serving, distinguishes himself or herself by extraordinary heroism not justifying the award of the Medal . . . — — Map (db m90867) HM WM
The Bronze Star Medal is awarded to any person who, while serving in any capacity in or with the military of the United States after 6 December 1941 distinguished himself or herself by heroic or meritorious service or achievement, not involving . . . — — Map (db m90855) HM
On June 25, 1950, North Korean troops started the Korean War by invading South Korea. Two days later, the United Nations Security Council adopted a resolution calling member nations to help defend South Korea. In all, 16 nations sent troops to . . . — — Map (db m92219) HM WM
The Legion of Merit was the first American decoration awarded to citizens of Foreign Nations. There are four degrees of award. They are Chief Commander, Commander, Officer, and Legionaire/Legion of Merit. Only the Legion of Merit is awarded to . . . — — Map (db m90866) HM
Criteria: The Silver Star Medal is awarded to any person who, while serving in any capacity with the Armed Forces of the United States is cited for gallantry in action while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an opposing armed . . . — — Map (db m90778) HM WM
Dedicated to the men and women of Boone County
who served with honor and glory and to those
inscribed here who made the supreme sacrifice
that we might live in freedom
World War I
Allen, Roy · Lafferty. Robert L.
Casey. John · . . . — — Map (db m143898) HM
In Honor of Those
Who Gave the Ultimate Sacrifice
from Cleburne County
Iraq
Parker, Tommy Lynn "TJ" Jr.
Woodham, Anthony Lynn
World War I
Denwoody, Frank Stark, George B.
Estes, Charles D. Thompson, Perry J. . . . — — Map (db m143762) WM
Erected by the citizens of Drew County in honor of all who served or who may serve and dedicated to those who gave their lives that we might be free. Veterans Day 1988.
World War I
B.C. Bast, George F. Cater, Chisley Garrison, Forrest . . . — — Map (db m85089) HM
Korea
1950 – 1953
Garlande Darter
Charles McCartney
Otis E. Hutchinson
Vietnam 1965-1975
Rickey Pyle
Otis E. Hutchinson, Jr.
John F. Schaffer
Wayne J. Sanders
Iraq
1990 – 1991
Charleston's . . . — — Map (db m120873) WM
[Front]
Dedicated to the memory of
the students of Newport
High School who gave their
lives in the service of
our country
World War II
Brown, Albert Lee Dennis, Elmer Gochenour, George E. Grossman, Melvin Jones, . . . — — Map (db m221247) WM
East Side
Greater love hath no man than to lay down his life for his country.
Dedicated by the citizens of Lee County to those who made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of their country.
North Side
Korean War . . . — — Map (db m117251) WM
World War I Honor Roll
Ray A. Martin Walter M. Brawley Clayton Stevenson Joe Nelson Jesse Brashears Ross H. Robinson Pat Petty John Hall Edward L. Dardenne Jack Clayton Charles C. Coulson James H. Folks Robert Dowdle . . . — — Map (db m211571) WM
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
In memoriam to those men from Mississippi County who gave their lives in the Korean War 1950-1953 Capt. William O. Boyd · Pvt. William H. Charles · Sgt. Louis A. Webb · Cpl. Billy L. Crain · PFC. Duane Brown · Pvt. Billy L. Hopper · PFC. Gerald . . . — — Map (db m212140) WM
In Memoriam
To those men from South Mississippi County who gave their lives in World Wars I & II, Korea, and Southeast Asia
Lt. John McGavock Grider - PVT. William A. Charles
PFC Clarence Croft - CPL. Billie W. Craine
PFC Hershel Brock . . . — — Map (db m36534) WM
Dedicated by the citizens of Lepanto
community in grateful tribute to
the men who gave their lives
in the defense of our country
World War I
Willie Lamb
World War II
Jimmie Carter Ralph Bowles Jack Young Herbert . . . — — Map (db m221253) WM
Randolph County
will remember
These gave all
Names not listed
World War I
We the citizens of Randolph County pay humble tribute to the living and the dead who helped preserve us a free people.
World War II
May . . . — — Map (db m172264) WM
In Loving Remembrance of Our Stone County Sons who paid the supreme price of their lives in the First World War, the Second World War, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War, and who now await reunion with us in eternity as we, their friends and . . . — — Map (db m155979) WM
Dedicated to those who served and those who waited
HQ & HQS Battery
Austin, Carl D. ∙ Baldwin, Alvin E. ∙ Bartle, Billy J. ∙ Blake, Harold G. ∙ Blood, Rueben S. ∙ Bohannan, Billy W. ∙ Brown, Marion E. . . . — — Map (db m62976) WM
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
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