In the full realization of the ideals for which the men and women served and died in World War II, we the people of the Westside, erect this plaque. In memory of their service we dedicate ourselves to build a new world in our community to the end . . . — — Map (db m132745) WM
American Legion Mall comprises two city blocks and is the largest of the five-city block plaza. The actual mall is located at the north end of this part of the plaza. The plaza's overall design is reflective of The National Mall in Washington, . . . — — Map (db m132861) HM
A World at War
History records that World War II began in earnest on September 1, 1939, when German troops invaded Poland. Treaty allies Great Britain and France declared war on Germany. Italy, already branded an aggressor for its campaign . . . — — Map (db m132860) WM
Panel 1
Named in honor of our Capitol City, the heavy cruiser USS Indianapolis keel was laid on 31 March 1930 and launched on 7 November 1931. She was accepted by the Navy and Commissioned on 15 November 1932. She was 610 feet 4 inches . . . — — Map (db m55558) WM
Pyle was born August 3, 1900, near Dana, Ind. After studying journalism at Indiana University. Pyle worked as a newspaper reporter with the LaPorte Herald. He later wrote a daily aviation column for the Washington Daily News. In 1935, he became a . . . — — Map (db m132823) HM
Eva Mozes Kor survived the Holocaust and the experiments on twins by Nazi Dr. Josef Mengele, and became an international ambassador for hope, healing, forgiveness and inclusiveness. She lived her final 59 years in Terre Haute, Indiana, and led . . . — — Map (db m232995) HM
Side 1:
Entrepreneur James Allison helped establish Indianapolis Speedway Team Co., 1915, and later built a precision machine shop here near speedway to improve race cars. Upon U.S. entry in WWI, 1917, 500-mile race was suspended and he . . . — — Map (db m106446) HM
In Memory of The Bourbon Boys who gave their lives for their Country May They Rest in Peace World II Born Jan. 11, 1919 Lt. Max Price Died May 25, 1943 Born Feb. 28, 1916 PFC. Forrest W. Weissert Died April 24, 1944 Born . . . — — Map (db m184915) WM
( Front )
This Memorial dedicated to those from Marshall County who gave their all in the service of their Country
- - - 1917 - - - World War I - - - 1918 - - -
( Column One )
William E. Albert ● Earnest A. Anderson . . . — — Map (db m36771) WM
Dedicated to the memory of those who made the supreme sacrifice and in honor of those who served in the Armed Forces of our country in World War II and all other wars — — Map (db m233719) WM
( Top - Large Plaque )
Miami County War Dead
World War II
Forever Honourd - - - Forever Mournd
1941 - - - - 1945
( Row One )
Alonzo G. Albert Russell E. Allen Ralph E. Anderson Benjamin E. . . . — — Map (db m44296) WM
Collins has been a national leader in residential education centered on
self-governance, the arts, and sustainability since 1972. Built as the first
university-owned dormitory in 1924, Washington Hall (now Smith, formerly
South Hall) housed . . . — — Map (db m232348) HM
Born near Dana, Ind. Aug 3, 1900
Died on Ie Shima April 18, 1945
Reporter Editor
Columnist Correspondent
A sniper's bullet on Ie Shima ended Ernest Taylor Pyle's reporting of World War II in which he brought home to millions the . . . — — Map (db m232352) HM WM
( Front )
The Spirit of
The Fighting Yank
Memorial to the
Armed Forces of the
United States of America
World War II
( Obverse )
E. M. Viquesney SC.
Co. 1943 — Spencer Ind.
Presented by . . . — — Map (db m48114) WM
1941 ————— 1945
The landscaping on these grounds was done
In Memory of
those from Monroe County
who made the Supreme Sacrifice
in World War II
( Row One )
Lawrence R. Abram Roscoe D. . . . — — Map (db m48590) WM
William G. Bray
1903 - 1979
Born Mooresville; LLB IU Law School; Morgan County Prosecuting Attorney and lawyer; Resided Martinsville.
WW II Colonel Armoured Group Pacific Theatre: Awarded Silver Star. Served Military Government Korea . . . — — Map (db m19431) HM
WWII was the deadliest conflict in human
history, marked by 50 to 85 million
fatalities, most of which were civilians.
It included the first use of nuclear
weapons in history.
US Battle Deaths 291,557 — — Map (db m222463) HM
(East Side)
Dedicated in honor
of those who gave
their lives in the
service of their
country that we
might live in freedom
(North Side)
World War I
Warren J. Brock
Wesley Edwards
Everett M. . . . — — Map (db m22315) WM
( Across Top of Memorial )
Honor Roll of the Silent Ones
Who fought for God and Country
( Center Panel )
* * * 1917 - - World War I - - 1918 * * *
(Row One) - - Alvis Apple William A. Beaty Walter Benson . . . — — Map (db m47489) WM
(Front Plaque)
In Grateful Recognition
of the
Patriotic Service Rendered by
The Men and Women of Owen County
During the World War
1917 - 1918
(Back Plaque)
This tablet is erected
in memory of these men of . . . — — Map (db m19372) WM
( Column One )
World War I
Harold Anthony Oliver Blair Earl Bonnewell Edward Call Guy Coleman Claude Crouch Forrest Douglas Lewis Hauser Leland McKeand Highet William Edgar Holiday Roy Hunsicker Carl Kaiser . . . — — Map (db m19435) WM
For God and Country
This votive tablet is dedicated to the honor of the men and women of Parke County, Indiana who answered the call of our Country in the Great World Wars, and especially to those who died that you and I might live; and to the . . . — — Map (db m3802) WM
In memory of Perry County Veterans who gave their lives for their Country
* * * Spanish American * * *
Albert Hemphill
* * * World War I * * *
( Row One )
Albert Bauer Eugene Bolin James Bolin Anthony Bruggeman . . . — — Map (db m47449) WM
(Center Panel:)
In Memory of the
Men and Women
of Pike County
who gave their
lives for Democracy
Korean
Robert E. Kirby John F. Scherer Donald W. Sharp John White, Jr Wayne Leffler
World War . . . — — Map (db m23363) WM
In Honored Memory of our Heroes who Gave their Lives
( Middle Section )
( Top )
This memorial dedicated to all the men and women of
Pulaski County
who served their country in World Wars I and II
and forever honoring . . . — — Map (db m42758) WM
In 1908, John and Anna Marie Eitel established John Eitel and Son Florist on 13 acres located in the Higgert Subdivision of Greencastle. In 1913 Johns son, Jacob Eitel opened a retail establishment on East Franklin Street. Relocating several times . . . — — Map (db m56271) HM
This war machine is a German built V-1, commonly known as a "Buzz Bomb." Adolf Hitler unleashed the V-1, precursor of the cruise missile, against London in 1944. It was a new German weapon, literally a "flying bomb." Officially it was simply FZG-76. . . . — — Map (db m6430) HM
Dedicated to all who served
and died in World War II
Our Hallowed Dead
Smith M. Abbott James F. Alexander Donald Leon Anderson Vernon Arnold Harley Gene Ball James Robert Best Edgar Eugene Blaydes Francis L. Boswell . . . — — Map (db m201248) WM
Total Servicemembers (Worldwide) 16,112,566
Battle Deaths 291,557
Other Deaths in Service (Non-Theater) 113,842
Wounded 671,846
Total Rush County Servicemembers 2,100
Battle Deaths 57 — — Map (db m223501) WM
The South Bend Blue Sox was one of four original teams in the All American Girls Professional Baseball League (1943-1954). Founded during WWII, the AAGPBL contributed to the war effort by boosting morale through family entertainment. Scouted . . . — — Map (db m238563) HM
In Honor of Those Who Served Their Country in World War II
Accoe, Evelyn Accoe, George Accoe, Richard Adams, Gilbert Adams, Sherman ★ Aiken, William Alm, Albert Alm, Richard Alm, Robert Amen, Robert Baer, Thomas . . . — — Map (db m76393) WM
About 500 Notre Dame alumni gave their lives for their country and peace in World War II, Korea and Vietnam
In memorializing them, we join our prayers to their supreme sacrifice as we inscribe this column
Pro Patria et Pace
For Our Country . . . — — Map (db m12192) HM
This area was the site of "Vetville"
Married Student Housing 1945-1962
Many were the trials - Thanks to the Holy Family for the many blessings needed to persevere — — Map (db m36970) HM
Frank H. Ono, a second generation Japanese American, would serve with honor and distinction during WWII in Company G 442nd Infantry Regimental Combat Team near Castellina, Italy on July 4, 1944. His selfless actions held the enemy at bay by making . . . — — Map (db m194895) HM WM
( Middle Memorial )
( Dedication Section )
Dedicated to the Heroic Men and women of Starke County who served their Country in World War II, and forever honoring these men who gave their lives in sacrifice
( Name Section ) . . . — — Map (db m42739) WM
Frank H. Ono PFC US Army WWII-442nd Infantry Regiment Combat Team. Congressional Medal of Honor for his heroic action against the enemy on Hill 140 in Italy, July 4, 1944-Distinguished Service Cross-Purple Heart. — — Map (db m110947) WM
In remembrance of
the young men and women of the
orland community
who served in World War II
Haines, Lewis
Haines, Lloyd
Miller, Ralph
Albright, Donald
Atkins, Ronald
Ayers, Charles
Barrows, Archie . . . — — Map (db m212803) WM
In Loving Memory
World War I
( Left Column )
Clarence Adams John Adams Orvil C. Allen James Anderson Everett Bedwell Robert T. Bird Flossie B. Brownless Scott Coffman Charles E. Cooper Paul Cross
( . . . — — Map (db m21779) WM
( Center Panel )
( -“Seal”- ) United States Great Seal
Dedicated to these Switzerland
County men who, in answering
the call of duty, paid the
price of Freedom
( - “Seals” - )
Army, . . . — — Map (db m46086) WM
(South Face, Center Panel)
Civil War Spanish American War Mexican War World War I World War II.
This memorial is dedicated to all those from
Tippecanoe County who in the Armed Service of all wars made the
Supreme . . . — — Map (db m34343) WM
This Hospital
Erected by public subscription
to keep alive
the Honored and Prayerful memory
of those who served from Tipton County
in World Wars I and II
Tablet presented by
Charles Sturdevant - -Post No.46 . . . — — Map (db m37860) HM
During World War II, the citizens of Union, Franklin, Wayne and Fayette counties chose to purchase this land and deed it to the Indiana Department of Natural Resources to establish a state park to honor the memory of those who gave their lives in . . . — — Map (db m163197) HM WM
Dedicated to the Heroes of Vanderburgh
County of World War II
( Panel - - One )
( Row One )
Hans Aabel Pascal Abney James Ambler Leroy R. Angel Jesse Leo Appel John L. Bailey Newell R. Bailey James R. Bain . . . — — Map (db m48289) WM
Evansville proved herself as an all-American town in World War II. The labor force grew from 17,000 to 76,000 men and women who gave their best to the war effort. Evansville was the site of the Evansville Shipyard, operated by the Missouri Valley . . . — — Map (db m227001) HM
In February 1942, responding to the United States' involvement in WWII, Evansville was selected as a site for an inland ship yard. Within the first four months the Missouri Valley Bridge and Iron Company laid the keel on the first L.S.T. The . . . — — Map (db m226912) HM
Just down river from this bridge was the location of the Evansville Shipyard, which constructed L.S.T.s (Landing Ship Tanks) and 35 other vessels during World War II. Looking up river, you can see the L.S.T. 325, the last navigable LST in existence . . . — — Map (db m226907) HM
At this spot the 77th Infantry Division lost a Buddy.
Ernie Pyle 18 April, 1945
This is a replica of the original built at Ie Shima by the 1118 Engineer Combat Group United States Army. — — Map (db m8900) HM
(Front of Memorial)
In Appreciation of Everyone from this Community
who served during World War II
( Row One )
Billy Samson ▫ Albert Koma ▫ Jack Lewis ▫ John Hardie ▫ Jesse Allen ▫ Thomas . . . — — Map (db m58452) WM
( Front )W. W. II
Killed in Action
from Vigo County ( Obverse )
( Row One )
Lawrence Aaren Ray E. Adams William H. Altekruse Charles V. Anderson Warren C. Anderson Wayne W. Anderson Adolph P. Antoine William R. . . . — — Map (db m19828) WM
( Top - Center Panel )
Forever Honoring our heroes
who gave their lives - - and
Dedicated to the men and women
of Wabash County who served
their Country in armed conflict
Erected by the . . . — — Map (db m215017) WM
A living memorial dedicated in commemoration of those who made the supreme sacrifice in World War II from Wayne Township
In grateful tribute to all men and women of this area who have or will serve in defense of our country
Rededicated by . . . — — Map (db m22009) WM
7 Aug - 22 Dec 1942
First ground offensive in Pacific
US KIA 620 WIA 1517
Japanese KIA 30,000
Awarded Presidential Unit Citation
SSG Joseph A. Burgess 41-44
1st BN 1st Marines 1st Marine Div
[Second bench]
LTC Crozier A. . . . — — Map (db m222154) HM WM
( Side One )
( Left Panel )
World War I
Raymond Brickley ∙ Homer Byall ∙ Oliver B. Denning ∙ Roger Falk ∙ Samuel E. Hamilton ★ ∙ Harm J. Hurling ∙ Levi Meyer ★ ∙ Forest . . . — — Map (db m54798) WM
1941 1945
In honor and memory of
our sons and daughters
who served in World War II
Donald Rex Banes George Ben McDonald
Louis R. Blackburn Richard M. Olentine
Ermol R. Hall Robert E. Raney
Eugene M. Kesler Charles Harold . . . — — Map (db m42677) HM
This tablet erected to perpetuate the memory of those who sacrificed their lives and honoring those who served in our armed forces.
World Wars I & II
This tablet is dedicated to amend the above tablet to include the Korean and Viet Nam . . . — — Map (db m16274) WM
Columbia City attorney and banker, Gates (1893-1978) was elected State Commander of American Legion, 1931. In 1944, he led Republican Party to control of state offices and Indiana General Assembly. As Governor (1945-1949), he created state . . . — — Map (db m67886) HM
Dedicated to the
Valiant Men and
Women of
Whitley County
Who served their
Country and the
Cause of Freedom in World Wars I and II
(Left Side):
They Gave their Lives only Yesterday
(Right Side):
For a . . . — — Map (db m12244) WM
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