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Military Topic
By Mark Hilton, January 14, 2017
Memorial located on lawn of Baldwin County Courthouse.
GEOGRAPHIC SORT WITH USA FIRST
| On Courthouse Square (U.S. 31) at D'Olive Street, on the left when traveling east on Courthouse Square. |
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Dedicated to the Glory of
God and in Honor of the
Veterans of all Wars — — Map (db m100865) WM |
| Near U.S. 98 at Whispering Pines Road. |
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Patriot's Point Memorial
This Memorial is Dedicated to All the
Brave Men and Women Who Proudly
Served in the United States Armed Forces
Protecting Freedom Around the World — — Map (db m100864) WM |
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Honoring all Veterans and Their Families
Concept Designer:Sissy Birindelli
Sculptor: Stephen Spears
The Fairhope Veterans Memorial Committee
Wishes to thank all our supporters, with special thanks to :
The City of Fairhope
The Single . . . — — Map (db m128892) WM |
| On Fort Morgan Road (State Road 180) 1.3 miles west of Dune Drive, on the left when traveling west. |
| | As the U.S. Army modernized at the turn of the 20th century, so too did its military posts. In the stratified society of this period, separate and distinct areas for the various classes of individuals were developed. The Army was little different, . . . — — Map (db m70104) HM |
| On Alabama Route 225 0.3 miles north of Upper Shay Branch Road. |
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In commemoration of all Sky Soldiers
whose valor and sacrifice in defense of
South Vietnam must never be forgotten
"All Gave Some – Some Gave All" — — Map (db m100946) WM |
| On East Broad Street east of North Randolph Avenue, on the left when traveling east. |
| | [Title is text]
Roll of honor
Front & Rear
— — Map (db m101418) WM |
| Near Main Street South (U.S. 231) at Lee Street, on the right when traveling south. |
| | . . . — — Map (db m156410) WM |
| On U.S. 29 at County Road 19, on the right when traveling south on U.S. 29. |
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Side 1
Built by U.S. Army engineers over the summer of 1824, Three Notch Road has served as Bullock County’s major transportation route throughout its history. It was constructed to facilitate military communication between Pensacola . . . — — Map (db m89638) HM |
| On U.S. 82 at County Road 35, on the right when traveling west on U.S. 82. |
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Side 1
Built by U.S. Army engineers over the summer of 1824, Three Notch Road has served as Bullock County’s major transportation route throughout its history. It was constructed to facilitate military communication between Pensacola . . . — — Map (db m89637) HM |
| On Quintard Avenue at East 17th Street, on the right when traveling north on Quintard Avenue. |
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The Legacy of the Military
On the other side of Anniston, the Army constructed an Ordnance Depot on 15,000 acres west of the city during WWII. Over time, the depot evolved into the region's largest employer. The economic and community . . . — — Map (db m106619) HM |
| On County Road 251 0.1 miles north of County Road 714, on the right when traveling north. |
| | Dedicated to the memory
of all our servicemen
who were in the
Revolutionary War 1775-1783
War with Great Britain 1812-1814
Indian wars - various 1813-1837
War with Mexico 1846-1848
War Between the States 1861-1865
Spanish-American . . . — — Map (db m156266) WM |
| On 138 Wilson Avenue at West 2nd Street, on the right when traveling west on 138 Wilson Avenue. |
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Dedicated to the Glory of God and in Honor of
the Men and Women who have Served their Country
— — Map (db m101611) WM |
| | Obtained from Ft. Rucker, AL by American Legion Post No. 31
April 28, 1999
*Weapons: 105 mm rifled cannon. 7.62 mm and .50 caliber machine guns.
*Engine: 750 hp. 12 cylinder air-cooled diesel.
*Crew-4 men: Weight-107.900 lb.: Speed-30 mph: . . . — — Map (db m107646) HM |
| Near E 3 Notch Street at 6th Avenue, on the right when traveling west. |
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To Honor Covington County
Purple Heart Recipients — — Map (db m94900) WM |
| Near East 3 Notch Street. |
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Sergeant, U.S. Army, Company D, 1st
Battalion, 12th Cavalry, 1st Cavalry
Division, Tay Ninh Province, Republic
of Vietnam, 18 July 1969.
For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action at the risk of his life above and . . . — — Map (db m99522) HM WM |
| On 5th Street at 5th Avenue (U.S. 331) on 5th Street. |
| | The name Florala came from combining the names of Florida and Alabama. Lake Jackson, located in Florala, is the state's largest natural lake. It is named for Andrew Jackson, who in 1818 camped on the lake with his soldiers while en route to . . . — — Map (db m83457) HM |
| Near Sportsman Lake Road NW 0.4 miles west of 2nd Avenue NW (Route 31). |
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Dedicated To The Recipients Of The
Nation's Oldest Military Decoration
"The Purple Heart"
Combat Wounded Veterans
Military Order of
the Purple Heart 1782 - 1932
My stone is red for
the . . . — — Map (db m101168) WM |
| On Cemetary Road 0.1 miles east of Wesley Avenue (County Road 1669), on the left when traveling east. |
| | dedicated to the
men and women
who served in the
United States
armed forces — — Map (db m160672) WM |
| Near Dallas Avenue (Alabama Route 22) at Rowell Drive. |
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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 |
| Near Dallas Avenue at Rowell Drive. |
| | Front
VIETNAM
Honor ✯ Duty ✯ Sacrifice
In Grateful Memory and Honor
of all Veterans from
Dallas County who served in
the Vietnam Conflict
1965 — 1973
✯ ✯ ✯ ✯ ✯ . . . — — Map (db m82039) WM |
| Near Dallas Avenue (Alabama Route 22) at Rowell Drive. |
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Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay
down his life for his friends. St. John, 15-13
Erected in grateful humility to the enduring
memory of those of Dallas County whose
names appear hereon who made the supreme . . . — — Map (db m83522) WM |
| On Gault Avenue North (U.S. 11) east of 4th Street, on the right when traveling east. |
| | The fort, consisting of a log house and large stockade, was built in 1838 by order of General Winfield Scott, commander of military forces responsible for the removal of Cherokee Indians.
Soldiers occupying the fort were commanded by Captain . . . — — Map (db m28030) HM |
| On Gilbert Ferry Road SE (State Highway 77) north of Case Avenue SE, on the left when traveling north. |
| | On 6/18/1942 the U.S. took possession of 36,300 acres in Etowah and adjoining St. Clair County to establish Alabama's first Chemical Warfare Center. The area was dedicated on 12/25/1942 and named for U.S. Army M/G William Luther Sibert, first Chief . . . — — Map (db m33304) HM |
| Near 2nd Avenue North near 3rd Street North. |
| | (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 |
| Near East Lake Boulevard at 57th Street North, on the right when traveling east. |
| | January 1922 Federal Recognition 135th Observation Squadron
May 1923 Redesignated 114th Observation Squadron
January 1924 Redesignated 106th Observation Squadron
October 1943 Redesignated 100th Bombardment Squadron
November 1946 . . . — — Map (db m27388) HM |
| On Pond Street (Alabama Route 17) at 1st Avenue NE, on the right when traveling north on Pond Street. |
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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 |
| On Pond Street (Alabama Route 17) at 1st Avenue NE, on the right when traveling north on Pond Street. |
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Side 1
In Memory of Lamar County's Honored Dead
World War One and Two
Allen, Othar J. • Conner, Herbert C.
Atkins, A. Lincoln • Conner, James Box
Avers, Cicero • Cox, William Lloyd
Baughn, Claudie • Cowart, Milo K. . . . — — Map (db m96852) WM |
| On Alabama Route 207 at milepost 7 south of Hammond Street, on the right when traveling south. |
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(Side A)
Approximately one-half mile north of this location is the birthplace of Hugh Pate Harris. He was born there on June 15, 1909. At a young age, Hugh and his family moved to Lawrence County, Tennessee. After graduating from . . . — — Map (db m69499) HM |
| On Veterans Park Drive 0.3 miles east of South Cox Creek Parkway, on the left when traveling east. |
| | The 1,900 lb. HC (High Capacity) Mark 13 shore-bombardment projectile is fired from the Mark 7, 16” .50-caliber gun. The HC round can create a crater 50’ wide and 20’ deep. The 16” gun turret weights 1,708 tons. The barrel weighs 267,904 . . . — — Map (db m69660) HM |
| On Veterans Park Drive 0.3 miles east of South Cox Creek Parkway (Alabama Route 133), on the left when traveling east. |
| | The AGM-28 Hound Dog Missile was the United States’ first Air Launched Cruise Missile (ALCM). It was made to deliver W28, 4-megaton nuclear warheads. North
American Aviation was contracted in 1956 to build the protoype. The AGM-28 was put into . . . — — Map (db m69655) HM |
| On Veterans Park Drive 0.2 miles east of South Cox Creek Parkway (Alabama Route 133), on the left when traveling east. |
| | This is a T-3 (T-78) Experimental anti-tank gun. It fired a 76mm round of ammunition. Being a towed weapon
limited it to being used defensively, and its lack of mobility meant it could be easily outflanked. Towed anti-tank artillery disappeared . . . — — Map (db m69661) HM |
| Near Hightower Place south of Veterans Drive (Alabama Route 133), on the left when traveling south. |
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A 1953 graduate of West Point, Gen. Brown culminated a 36-year military career as Director of the Army Staff (1983-1987) and Vice-Chief of Staff of the U.S. Army (1987-1989). — — Map (db m29267) HM |
| Near Hightower Place south of Veterans Drive (Alabama Route 133), on the left when traveling south. |
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Hugh P. Harris became a four-star general in 1964, the 66th officer to receive this rank. A leader in the development of the airborne concept, he held such important post as Commanding General, U.S. Continental Army Commander. — — Map (db m71487) HM |
| Near Hightower Place south of Veterans Drive (Alabama Route 133), on the left when traveling south. |
| | In 1976, Fran McKee became the first woman line officer promoted to Rear Admiral in the U.S. Navy. A wide range of opportunities for women in the Navy is a result of her personal example and her work on the Navy's Equal Rights Committee. — — Map (db m38648) HM |
| On Veterans Park Drive 0.3 miles east of South Cox Creek Parkway (Alabama Route 133), on the left when traveling east. |
| | The M50 Honest John was the U.S. Army’s first nuclear-armed surface-to-surface rocket. It was an unguided 762mm artillery rocket, powered by an M6 solid-fuel rocket engine.
The Honest John was developed at Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, . . . — — Map (db m69656) HM |
| On Veterans Park Drive 0.2 miles east of South Cox Creek Parkway (Route 133), on the left when traveling east. |
| | The Hawk Missile was the first mobile medium-range, guided, anti-aircraft missile deployed by the U.S. Army in August 1959. The Hawk is a surface-to-air missile powered by a solid-propellant rocket motor and controlled in flight by its large tail . . . — — Map (db m69652) HM |
| Near East Pryor Street at Elkton Street, on the left when traveling west. |
| | Dedicated to those who gave their lives in defense of their country by the veteran students of Athens College — — Map (db m46362) HM |
| Near Interstate 65 at milepost 365 when traveling south. |
| | Front:
To Honor All Combat
Infantrymen
We were boys and we were young
We became men on that hill we overran
Some of us lived, many of us died
For a moment with us abide
and join in prayer with me
to honor those of the . . . — — Map (db m156897) WM |
| On Lee Highway/John T. Reid Parkway (U.S. 72 at milepost 109) at Brock Road, on the right when traveling west on Lee Highway/John T. Reid Parkway. |
| | In May 1838 soldiers, under the command of U.S. Army General Winfield Scott, began rounding up Cherokee Indians in this area who had refused to move to Indian Territory in Oklahoma. About 16,000 Cherokees were placed in stockades in Tennessee and . . . — — Map (db m33318) HM |
| On Westside Square, on the right when traveling south. |
| | This plaque was placed here by
Citizens of Huntsville and
Madison County, Alabama,
In Honor Of
Major General H.N. Toftoy, USA.
Who was Commanding General
of Redstone Arsenal
from September 1, 1954, to March 31, 1958.
It was unveiled . . . — — Map (db m27906) HM |
| On Monroe Street Northwest at Jefferson Street North, on the right when traveling west on Monroe Street Northwest. |
| | 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 |
| On Front Street west of Church Street, on the left when traveling west. |
| | Dedicated to the men and women of the community of Madison who devotedly served their country in the wars. — — Map (db m36493) HM |
| On Florida Short Route/Gunter Avenue (U.S. 431) at Lurleen B Wallace Drive, on the right when traveling south on Florida Short Route/Gunter Avenue. |
| | (Side A) This area's proximity to the Tennessee River and Indian trails made it a crossroads for early habitation, settlement, and trade. Archaeological studies reveal it was first inhabited about 12,000 years ago by Paleo-Indians. They . . . — — Map (db m33305) HM |
| Near Bienville Boulevard east of Albatross Street, on the right when traveling east. |
| | When British forces arrived at Mobile Bay to assault Fort Bowyer on Mobile Point, half of the British army under the command of Sir John Kean, who was recovering from wounds suffered during the defeat at New Orleans, was landed on Dauphin Island to . . . — — Map (db m122427) HM |
| | This building is named for Horace O. David whose dedication and estimable service to the USS Alabama Battleship Commission enhanced the memories of the personnel, who served aboard the USS Alabama and the honor of the people of the Great State for . . . — — Map (db m50427) HM |
| Near Battleship Parkway (U.S. 98) 2.3 miles west of Interstate 10. |
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Armament
1 - 90mm Gun
2 - .50 Cal. Machine Guns
1 - .30 Cal. Machine Gun
Weight 99,000 lbs. Combat Loaded
Crew 4 Men
Maximum Speed 28 mph
Cruising Range 70 Miles
Grade Ascending Ability 60 . . . — — Map (db m100938) HM |
| On Battleship Parkway, on the right when traveling south. |
| | The Fallen Guardians Monument
Dedicated to the personnel who lost their lives
while performing Coast Guard missions in Alabama
Eternal Father, Lord of Hosts, watch o’er the ones who guard our coasts, protect them from the raging seas and give . . . — — Map (db m136756) WM |
| Near McDonald Street at Williamson Street. |
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This monument is dedicated in honor of Airman First Class John L. Levitow of Hartford, Connecticut, the first Air Force enlisted man to receive the Congressional Medal of Honor. On the night of 24 February 1969, Airman First Class Levitow was a . . . — — Map (db m95394) HM |
| Near Avenue D at Libby Street. |
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Title is text — — Map (db m95393) WM |
| On McDonald Street at Avenue D on McDonald Street. |
| | Citation to Accompany the Award of The Air Force Cross
to
Keary J.Miller
Technical Sergeant Keary J. Miller distinguished himself by gallantry in connection with military operations against an opposing armed force near . . . — — Map (db m116584) HM |
| On Washington Ferry Road west of Beech Street, on the right when traveling west. |
| | The 4th Aviation Squadron was an all African-American unit established at Maxwell Air Force Base on June 10, 1941, and it was one of the first African-American units established in Alabama. Though its official mission was stated as . . . — — Map (db m158650) HM |
| Near Avenue D at Libby Street. |
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Front
Khobar Towers
Dhahran Saudia Arabia
25 June 1996
Right side
Eglin AFB Florida
MSgt Kendall K. Kitson, Jr.
TSgt Daniel B. Cafourek
TSgt Patrick P. Fennig
TSgt Thanh Van Nguyen . . . — — Map (db m95392) WM |
| Near Avenue D at Libby Street. |
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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 |
| Near Avenue D at Libby Street. |
| | {Title is text} — — Map (db m95389) WM |
| On Avenue D at Libby Street on Avenue D. |
| | . . . — — Map (db m95386) WM |
| Near Avenue D at Libby Street. |
| | . . . — — Map (db m95390) WM |
| Near Avenue D at Libby Street. |
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Front
Dedicated to all the enlisted men and women who valiantly participated in the liberation of Kuwait. You are the symbol of freedom.
God Bless America
Reverse
The medal is suspended from a sand colored ribbon with . . . — — Map (db m95388) WM |
| On Lemay Plaza 0.1 miles north of East Shumacher Avenue, on the right when traveling north. |
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Established here in 1931, was the birthplace and nurturing ground of American air doctrine. In the ferment of a decade of thought and debate, the Air Corps Tactical School gave rise to concepts for the strategic and operational deployment of U.S. . . . — — Map (db m79085) HM |
| Near McDonald Street at Avenue D. |
| | . . . — — Map (db m95533) HM WM |
| Near Avenue D at Libby Street. |
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Front
Dedicated to the
enlisted men and women
who served in S.E. Asia
Reverse
{Vietnam Service Medal}
1958 – 1973
— — Map (db m95391) WM |
| On Johnson Avenue east of Lower Wetumpka Road, in the median. |
| | 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 |
| On Johnson Avenue east of Lower Wetumpka Road, in the median. |
| | The 9th Division was organized on 18 July 1918 at Camp Sheridan for service in World War I. When the War ended, 11 November 1918, deployment of the Division to France was canceled and it was demobilized on 15 February 1919. Reactivated on 1 August . . . — — Map (db m76161) HM |
| On Johnson Avenue east of Lower Wetumpka Road, in the median. |
| | From Division Headquarters, located at this point from August 1917 to May 1918, was directed the training of the Thirty Seventh Division, National Guard Troops of Ohio, for Service in the World War.
The Relief map below indicates the locations . . . — — Map (db m38899) HM |
| On South Lawrence Street at Adams Avenue, on the left when traveling south on South Lawrence Street. |
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Brilliant lawyer, valiant soldier, in whose
honor Montgomery County, Alabama was named — — Map (db m94029) HM |
| On Dexter Avenue at South McDonough Street, on the right when traveling east on Dexter Avenue. |
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Side 1
The six streets which cross Dexter Avenue between Court Square and the State Capitol are named for Oliver Hazard Perry, James Lawrence, Thomas Macdonough, Issac Hull, Stephen Decatur and William Bainbridge, all naval officers of . . . — — Map (db m99545) HM |
| On Pike Road (County Route 85) at Hudson Road, on the right when traveling south on Pike Road. |
| | Dedicated to all who have
served in the Armed Forces of
the United States of America
Never to be forgotten for
giving the ultimate sacrifice
for our freedom
Duty Honor Country — — Map (db m86475) WM |
| On Washington Street at Jackson Street, on the right when traveling north on Washington Street. |
| | In Honor
of all
Perry County
Veterans
of All Wars — — Map (db m70103) WM |
| On South Main Street (Alabama Route 93) at Oak Street, on the left when traveling north on South Main Street. |
| | To honor the memory and valor of our soldiers Civil War W.W.I W.W.II Korean Vietnam Operation Desert Storm — — Map (db m36514) HM |
| On James Cantey Boulevard east of Alabama Route 165, on the right when traveling north. |
| | Four score and seven years ago our fathers brought forth on this continent, a new nation, conceived in liberty, and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal.
Now we are engaged in a great civil war, testing whether that nation, . . . — — Map (db m120002) WM |
| | This military graveyard was established soon after Fort Mitchell was built by General John Floyd of the Georgia Militia. Located just south of the stockade, the cemetery was used between 1813 and 1840 during the fort's occupation by Georgia and . . . — — Map (db m26122) HM |
| On Broad Street (Alabama Route 17) at Conti Street, on the right when traveling south on Broad Street. |
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On behalf of a grateful nation in recognition of the men and women who bravely served their country during war and peace. Especially those who gave their lives as the ultimate sacrifice to preserve freedom throughout the world. — — Map (db m89727) WM |
| On W. North Street at Court Square West, on the left when traveling west on W. North Street. |
| | 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 |
| On Pittman Avenue (State Highway 50) at Ward Circle, on the right when traveling west on Pittman Avenue. |
| | Lyman Ward Military Academy was founded in 1898 as the Southern Industrial Institute by Dr. Lyman Ward, a Universalist minister from New York. Dr. Ward established SII to educate the poor children of Alabama, many of whom had few opportunities due . . . — — Map (db m25501) HM |
| On McFarland Boulevard East (U.S. 82), on the right when traveling north. |
| | Manufacturer: Bell Aircraft
Engine: Lycoming T-53-L13 single turbine
Type: Utility
Length: 41’ - 10.5’
Gross weight: 9,500 lbs
Cruise speed: 127 mph
Range: 318 miles
Crew: 3
Armament: two M-60D 7.62 mm door mounted machine guns
. . . — — Map (db m35480) HM |
| On McFarland Boulevard East (U.S. 82), on the right when traveling north. |
| | This 1916 gun was used by the American Expeditionary Forces in World War I as part of a horse drawn caisson. During the war, American forces were loaned guns, planes, and other equipment from the French arsenal.
This gun was moved to Veterans . . . — — Map (db m35506) HM |
| On Capstone Drive at Colonial Drive, on the right when traveling west on Capstone Drive. |
| | Built 1829 as University dining hall.
Remodeled as a residence 1840.
Occupied by Gorgas family 1879-1953
(Reverse):
Preserved as a memorial to:
General Josiah Gorgas (1818-1883)
Chief of Ordnance, C. S. A. 1861-1865 . . . — — Map (db m29301) HM |
| On McFarland Boulevard East (U.S. 82), on the right when traveling north. |
| | 5 inch / 25 caliber
“Dual Purpose” secondary artillery gun
The U.S.S. Tuscaloosa was equipped with eight such guns, located in single turrets, four on either side of the ship. Developed in the 1920’s, its purpose was for both . . . — — Map (db m35507) HM |
| On McFarland Boulevard East (U.S. 82), on the right when traveling north. |
| | Initially Manufactured by Chrysler Corporation
Crew: 4
Maximum Speed: 30mph
Weight: 57 tons
Maximum range: 260 miles
Armament: Main 105mm gun, Secondary 50 caliber machine gun, M240 coaxial machine gun.
The first M60 tanks were . . . — — Map (db m35512) HM |
| On McFarland Boulevard East, on the right when traveling north. |
| | These gates are replicas of the gates for Northington General Hospital, a U.S. Army Hospital that operated on this site during World War II. From 1947 to 1952, Northington General Hospital was the temporary home of DCH Regional Medical Center while . . . — — Map (db m35517) HM |
| On McFarland Boulevard East, on the right when traveling north. |
| | Provided by local veterans and other dedicated citizens, this memorial pays tribute to all veterans of Tuscaloosa County who were engaged in the nine major American wars, 1776-1976. Rising centrally is the mainmast of World War II heavy cruiser USS . . . — — Map (db m35475) HM |
| On McFarland Boulevard East (U.S. 82), on the right when traveling north. |
| | Built: New York Shipbuilding Co. - Camden, NJ
Commissioned August 17, 1934
Type: New Orleans Class Heavy Cruiser
Displacement: 9,975 ton
Propulsion: 107,000 HP Stream Turbines
Speed: 32.7 knots
Length: 588 feet
Crew size: 708
. . . — — Map (db m35511) HM |
| On McFarland Boulevard East (U.S. 82), on the right when traveling north. |
| | Manufactured by LTV Corporation
Type: Carrier-based attack-bomber
Crew: Pilot only
Maximum Speed: 693 mph
Power Plant: One 14,250 lb S.T. Allison TF41-A-2 turbofan
Weight: 21 tons
Tactical Range: 490 miles
Armament: One 20mm M61-A1 . . . — — Map (db m35514) HM |
| On McFarland Boulevard East (U.S. 82), on the right when traveling north. |
| | In 1940, the U.S. Army put out a call to automobile manufacturers to produce a fast, lightweight, all terrain vehicle. The answer came in the form of the Willys MB. The Jeep was instrumental in World War II, the Korean War, and Vietnam.
This . . . — — Map (db m35515) HM |
| On Whittier Way at West Willoughby Avenue when traveling south on Whittier Way. |
| | Monument against east wall of house off Whittier Way:
This memorial is dedicated to all
Alaska Native Veterans,
Southeast who served in the
United States Armed Forces. Let us not dwell on their passing
but remember their . . . — — Map (db m69127) WM |
| On Alaska Highway (at milepost 1,422) at Richardson Highway, on the left when traveling north on Alaska Highway. |
| | This highway was constructed during World War II as a military supply route for interior Alaska Military and Airfields in 1942. 7 Army regiments and 42 Contractors and Public Roads Administrators working from Delta Junction South and Dawson Creek . . . — — Map (db m59840) HM |
| On Richardson Highway (Alaska Route 4 at milepost 13.9). |
| | The U.S. Army arrived at Valdez during the Gold Rush to build a trail into the interior. They found the Valdez Glacier impassable much of the year. To bypass the glacier, they cut a narrow trail along the walls of rugged Keystone Canyon. The . . . — — Map (db m49611) HM |
| Near Parking Lot BIA 100 MP 0 (Route 100 Connector Road) 0.8 miles east of Route 12 N (Arizona Highway 263). |
| |
In Remembrance of Our Warriors
Who Made the Ultimate Sacrifice and/or
Missing in Action,
They will never be forgotten
and to us they will always be young in our thoughts.
Nelson Lewis • Walter Nelson • Willie A. Notah • Edie . . . — — Map (db m27911) HM |
| On Arizona Route 90 at milepost 314, on the right when traveling south. |
| | Situated on the southern route to the Pacific Ocean, it brought law and order to the Arizona Territory, protecting settlers, miners, travelers and immigrants. Its troops won the surrender of Geronimo. Generals Pershing and Wood served here.
As . . . — — Map (db m27897) HM |
| | In Memory of those who stood and fought,
But names have been forgotten.
May they rest in peace. — — Map (db m28252) HM |
| On Grierson Avenue north of Hungerford Avenue, on the right when traveling south. |
| | Eyes of the Army
Presented by the
Huachuca Museum Society
1995
Sculpted by Dan Bates — — Map (db m28231) HM |
| Near Cushing Street east of Cibecue Street. |
| | . . . — — Map (db m28233) WM |
| On Grierson Avenue at Boyd Avenue, on the right when traveling south on Grierson Avenue. |
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Est. 1877
National Historic
Landmark — — Map (db m28232) HM |
| On Hatfield Street at Irwin Street, on the right when traveling south on Hatfield Street. |
| | The Crazyhorse system was fielded in 1985 to meet the need for a capability to locate unique electronic emissions in Central America. It consisted of three RC – 12G airframes converted from C – 12D aircraft by Sanders Associates, . . . — — Map (db m29587) HM |
| On Forest Service Road 100, on the right when traveling west. |
| | In the summer of 1857 former Navy Lt. Edward F. Beale was chosen by the Buchanan Administration to develop a wagon road from Fort Defiance, New Mexico Territory (now Arizona) to the Colorado River along the 35th parallel. Secretary of War John B. . . . — — Map (db m48347) HM |
| On Inspiration Avenue at Sullivan Avenue, on the right when traveling south on Inspiration Avenue. |
| | This wall is to honor the memory of all of the veterans who have served in the Armed Forces of this great nation, in war and in peace. They have placed themselves in harms way to serve a cause greater than themselves. Ensuring that the freedom we . . . — — Map (db m67472) WM |
| On Broadway Avenue (Arizona Route 72 at milepost 27) south of Main Street, on the right when traveling west. |
| | Camp Bouse
September 1943 to March 1944
"The Kid Battalion"
From Normandy to the Elbe:
•Normandy
•Northern France
•Ardennes
•Rhineland
•Central Europe — — Map (db m78563) HM |
| On Broadway Avenue (Arizona Route 72 at milepost 27) south of Main Street, on the right when traveling west. |
| | Dedicated to the men who gave time in their lives to serve honorably and courageously for our country. We take this moment in time to recognize their achievements which were done with pride and dignity.
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Campaigns
Ardennes - Alsace - . . . — — Map (db m29160) HM |
| On Broadway Avenue (Arizona Route 72 at milepost 27) south of Main Street, on the right when traveling west. |
| | Campaigns
Ardennes, Rhineland and Central Europe
The 739th Tank Battalion was activated in March 1943 at Fort Lewis, Washington. The officers were from various states, the enlisted personnel from Oklahoma, Texas and Louisiana.
The . . . — — Map (db m78558) HM |
| On Broadway Avenue (Arizona Route 72 at milepost 27) south of Main Street, on the right when traveling west. |
| | The 740th tank battalion was activated at Fort Knox, Ky. on March 1, 1943. It trained at Fort Knox and at Camp Bouse, Az. as a canal defense light (CDL) unit and as a standard medium tank battalion from October 15, 1943 to April 24, 1944 then sailed . . . — — Map (db m78562) HM |
| On Broadway Avenue (Arizona Route 72 at milepost 27) south of Main Street, on the right when traveling west. |
| | General George Patton established Camp Bouse in 1943 in the Butler Valley as the site for training over 5,500 carefully screened and qualified volunteers. These soldiers were trained to use a highly secret weapon called the Canal Defense Light. . . . — — Map (db m29165) HM |
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