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Beaverdam & Vicinity World War II Memorial (Rear) image, Touch for more information
By William Fischer, Jr., March 12, 2010
Beaverdam & Vicinity World War II Memorial (Rear)
1 Ohio, Allen County, Beaverdam — Beaverdam & Vicinity World War II Memorial — Liberty
On West Street/Napoleon Road at Lincoln Highway (Ohio Route 696), on the left when traveling north on West Street/Napoleon Road.
Dedicated to those from Beaverdam & vicinity who served their country in the war for the liberty of the world 1941 - 1945 To honor all men and women of this community who nobly served their country in World War II and in memory of . . . Map (db m29927) WM
2 Ohio, Allen County, Bluffton, Richland Township — Cob Lake
On Lake Street at County Line Road, on the right when traveling east on Lake Street.
Dedicated to Jim, John & Fred Herrmann and all Bluffton veterans of World War IIMap (db m238506) WM
3 Ohio, Allen County, Bluffton, Richland Township — Cob Lake World War II Honor Roll
On East Jefferson Street (Ohio Route 103) west of Huber Street, on the right when traveling east.
Dedicated to Jim, John & Fred Herrmann and all Bluffton Veterans of World War II World War II Veterans that lived in Bluffton, Beaverdam and Richland Township when they served their Country. Agin, Ivan • Althaus, Cleon • Althaus, . . . Map (db m239486) WM
4 Ohio, Allen County, Delphos — Delphos World War II Memorial
On Lincoln Highway (Ohio Route 66) at North Main Street (Ohio Route 66), on the right when traveling east on Lincoln Highway.
Our fallen heroes Gone but not forgotten Evan H Jones Jr • Jesse Black • Thomas Bohnlein • Richard Bryan • Edward Burger • Norman Clawson • David Ditto • Clement Falter • Chaplain • Harold Flanagan • Walter French • . . . Map (db m166746) WM
5 Ohio, Allen County, Elida — Walter M. Lawson, Jr.
On East Main Street at Roger Street, on the right when traveling east on East Main Street.
Elida, Ohio Village Solicitor January, 1974 - December, 2008 Memorial Husband, Father, Friend World War II and Korean War veteran Lawyer - Civic Leader - Church Leader A quiet, soft spoken gentle man ready to help make your life . . . Map (db m196320) HM
6 Ohio, Allen County, Harrod — Remember Pearl Harbor — December 7. 1941 — "A date that will live in infamy" —
On East 2nd Street east of N Main Street, on the left when traveling east.
Sunday, December 7, 1941, "A date that will live in infamy” without warning, at 7:55 a.m.. approximately 355 aircraft from the Japanese Imperial Navy attacked the American military installations and the naval base at Pearl Harbor on the . . . Map (db m196290) HM WM
7 Ohio, Allen County, Lafayette — 7-2 — P-39 Airacobra Crash Site — March 18, 1942
On North McClure Road, 1 mile south of Ohio Route 81, on the left when traveling south.
On March 18, 1942, four U.S. Army Air Corps pilots lost their lives within a quarter mile of this marker. Three months after Japan bombed Pearl Harbor, these pilots left Wayne County Airport near Detroit flying P-39F Airacobra pursuit planes. . . . Map (db m156914) HM
8 Ohio, Allen County, Lima — 1-2 — Lima Locomotive Works
On Elm Street, on the left when traveling east.
One of America's largest steam locomotive builders, the Lima Locomotive Works, built 7,752 locomotives between 1879 and 1951. It rose to success building the patented Shay geared locomotive, an innovative design that became the standard for . . . Map (db m22935) HM
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9 Ohio, Allen County, Lima — Metzger Lake Reservoir
On Reservoir Road, 0.3 miles east of Metzger Road, on the right when traveling east.
Sacrifice City of Lima public water supply Metzger Lake Reservoir Constructed 1946 Capacity 1200000.000 gals Named in memory of Lt. William E. Metzger, Jr. Killed in action over Germany November 9, 1944 Awarded . . . Map (db m173805) WM
10 Ohio, Allen County, Lima — 6-2 — Servicemen's Free Canteen
On Central Avenue, in the median.
The Lima Chapter of the American Women's Voluntary Services Organization established a community-based, free canteen during World War II for troops traveling on the Pennsylvania Railroad and adjacent Baltimore & Ohio-Nickel Plate Railroads. Meeting . . . Map (db m22951) HM
11 Ohio, Allen County, Rockport — John "Jack" Herron
On Rockport Road just east of Port Street, on the right when traveling east.
In memory of Jahn "Jack" Herron 1st Lt 70th Fighter Squadron 18th Fighter Group Killed in Action August 1943 Map (db m195896) WM
12 Ohio, Allen County, Spencerville — World War II — 1941 - 1945 — Served Worldwide 16,112,566 / Served in War 11,411,581 / Killed 405,400 / Wounded 670,846 —
On North Main Street (Ohio Route 117) near West 6th Street, on the right when traveling north.
The United States joined the allies (Britain, France, Russia, China) to fight the axis powers (Germany, Italy, Japan) after the U.S. military was attacked by the Japanese at Pearl Harbor in 1941. U.S. military forces saw action in Asia, The . . . Map (db m166607) HM
13 Ohio, Ashland County, Loudonville — Loudonville World War II Memorial
On West Main Street (Route 39) west of North Market Street, on the right when traveling west.
George H. Baldner • Glenn E. Black • Russell W. Blakely • William S. Brothers • Merle Britton • Paul E. Crow • Lawrence W. Fockler • Robert L. Frank • Harold E. Kauffman • George J. Minchofer • Stephen G. Nestich Jr. • Dennis . . . Map (db m166361) WM
14 Ohio, Ashland County, Sullivan — Sullivan Veterans War Memorial
On U.S. 224 at Ohio Route 58, on the right when traveling east on U.S. 224.
2nd World War Korean War Vietnam War We dedicate this symbol to the men and women of this community who helped preserve the freedoms of humanity to keep forever living the freedom for which they died. Let us forever remember and . . . Map (db m38953) WM
15 Ohio, Ashtabula County, Ashtabula — American Merchant Marine Veterans Memorial
On Walnut Boulevard east of Hulbert Avenue, in the median.
U.S. Maritime Service Trained 268,000 Officers and Crewmen for the Wartime Fleet 604 Men and Women taken prisoner 60 Died in Prison Camps 142 Merchant Marine Academy Cadets were lost in action Dedicated to the men and . . . Map (db m132375) WM
16 Ohio, Ashtabula County, Ashtabula — Henry Kalinowski
Near Main Avenue south of West 44th Street, on the left when traveling north.
Henry Kalinowski Pvt US Marine Corps World War II 1920 - 1941 Killed in Action USS Arizona Map (db m132291) WM
17 Ohio, Ashtabula County, Ashtabula — This Veterans Memorial
On Main Avenue at West 44th Street, on the left when traveling north on Main Avenue.
This Veterans Memorial honors all men and women of the United States who served their country Dedicated to Those Who Served in W.W. I 1917 - 1918 Served — 4,734,991 men — 21,480 women Wounded — . . . Map (db m132288) WM
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18 Ohio, Ashtabula County, Ashtabula — World War II Memorial
On Main Avenue north of West 44th Street, on the left when traveling north.
In loving tribute to those who served in World War II. We the citizens of Ashtabula have gratefully planted our dogwood trees.Map (db m132285) WM
19 Ohio, Ashtabula County, Cherry Valley — Cherry Valley Veterans Memorial
On Ohio Route 193 south of Grand Army of the Republic Highway (U.S. 6), on the right when traveling south.
To honor those who served in the armed forces of their country World War 1 Clyde Boyle • Bruce Burns • Neil Hatch • Dan Feffelfinger • Natean Moschel • Harold Rice • Earl Robinson • Charles Vaughn • Omer Wolf • Elmer . . . Map (db m202391) WM
20 Ohio, Ashtabula County, Hartsgrove — Hartsgrove Township Honor Roll
On Grand Army of the Republic Boulevard (U.S. 6) at Ohio Route 534, in the median on Grand Army of the Republic Boulevard.
World War I Doughty, Wm. • Fairbanks, Jos. • Fenton, Geo. • Hakes, Henry • Helwig, Julius • Helwig, Rufes • Hoskins, Clifford • Leonard, Clifford • Phelps, Henry • Pickton, Harlow • Quigley, George • Sommers, Everett • . . . Map (db m213846) WM
21 Ohio, Ashtabula County, Jefferson — Jefferson Village & Township World War II Honor Roll
On East Jefferson Street at South Chestnut Street (Ohio Route 46/307), on the right when traveling east on East Jefferson Street.
World War II Honor Roll Jefferson Village & Township Abbott, Tar • Addicuit, Hey • Allen, Arthin • Rodrews, Arthur • Balley, Umy • Barchadowicz, Edward • Barchadowicz, Heart • Bartle, Harry • Basar, Joho, A. • Britles, Glena . . . Map (db m202389) WM
22 Ohio, Ashtabula County, Williamsfield — Upon This Tablet
On U.S. 322, 0.1 miles west of Ohio Route 193, on the left when traveling west.
Upon this tablet are inscribed the names of those who left Wayne to serve this country in the Great World War 1914 1918. Upon this tablet are inscribed the names of those who left Wayne to serve this country in World War II. Upon this tablet . . . Map (db m107660) WM
23 Ohio, Athens County, Athens — Memorial Auditorium
Memorial Auditorium stands as a testament to the dedication of Ohio University alumni, who raised funds for its construction. Completed in 1928, Memorial Auditorium was erected to honor those who have died serving our country; this includes past . . . Map (db m53845) HM
24 Ohio, Athens County, Athens — Normandy Park — At Ohio University
On Richland Avenue at Plains Road (Ohio Route 682), on the left when traveling south on Richland Avenue.
In honor of the War Correspondents who landed in Normandy, France, on D Day, June 6, 1944, with Allied Invading Forces; and others who joined them to report the Crusade Across Europe to bring freedom to that continent and the eventual end of a . . . Map (db m53863) HM
25 Ohio, Athens County, Athens — 9-5 — Ohio University — Peden Stadium
On South Green Drive, 0.1 miles east of Richland Avenue (U.S. 50), on the right when traveling east.
Ohio University’s Peden Stadium is the oldest of the Mid-American Conference stadiums and one of the oldest of its type in the country. It was dedicated in 1929 with a victory over Miami University. The stadium served as housing for the influx of . . . Map (db m42162) HM
26 Ohio, Athens County, Glouster — Trimble Township War Memorial
On High Street (Ohio Route 13), on the right when traveling south.
In Memory of the men who made the Supreme Sacrifice 1917 World War I 1918 James Cox • Frank McCann • Roy Sampson 1941 World War II 1945 Virgil Brooks • Robert C. Brown • Ernest Burdiss • Paul Byers • Cloyd Clemons • Andrew . . . Map (db m15575) WM
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27 Ohio, Auglaize County, Cridersville, Duchouquet Township — Fredrick Delong
On East Main Street, on the right when traveling east.
During the fall of 1941, World War II was raging in Europe and other parts of the world. The war began for the United States on December 7, 1941, when the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor in Hawaii. Frederick Delong, a 1932 graduate of Cridersville . . . Map (db m237808) HM
28 Ohio, Auglaize County, Lock Two, German Township — New Bremen World War II Memorial
Near Lock 2 Road, on the right when traveling east.
Our debt to the heroic men and valiant women in the service of our country can never be repaid. They have earned our undying gratitude. America will never forget their sacrifices. President Harry S. TrumanMap (db m238560) WM
29 Ohio, Auglaize County, New Bremen, German Township — Kuenning Family Farm Site
Near Lock 2 Road (County Road 70) east of Quelhorst Road, on the right when traveling east.
Robert E. Kuenning Ensign, US Navy Thomas E. Kuenning Lieutenant, US Army Air Corps This place marks the location of the Kuenning family farm purchased in 1913 by Emil Kuenning. The property remained in the Kuenning family for four . . . Map (db m238564) HM WM
30 Ohio, Auglaize County, New Bremen, German Township — Willow Grove Cemetery Veterans Memorial
On New Bremen New Knoxville Road (County Road 65A) north of Kettler Road (County Road 74), on the right when traveling south.
In memory of Franklin F. Dicke Оct. 10, 1971 Presented by: Eldora Enterprises Albert C Ahlers SSGT US Air Force World War II Oct 14 1925 - Nov 30 1992 Merlin F Hirschfeld USMM WWII Sgt US Army Aug 5 1925 - Apr 8 . . . Map (db m238549) WM
31 Ohio, Belmont County, Barnesville — Barnesville War Memorial
On Arch Street at Main Street (Ohio Route 147), on the right when traveling north on Arch Street.
Lest We Forget Those Who Gave Their All For Our Country Our Honored W.W. I K.I.A. Wm. S. Bowen • Mansel E. Kaiser • George R. Higgins Our Honored W.W. II K.I.A. Edmund Bradfield • Wayne A. Thomas Wm. O. Cordner • Lewis Wade Paul . . . Map (db m26864) WM
32 Ohio, Belmont County, Barnesville — Belmont County World War I & II Memorial
On Fair Street, on the right when traveling west.
Dedicated to those of our community who served our country in World War I and World War IIMap (db m209544) WM
33 Ohio, Belmont County, Bellaire — West Washington Street World War II Honor Roll — Lest We Forget
On Guernsey Street north of 34th Street, on the right when traveling north.
In Memoriam Armand Fana who made the supreme sacrifice Bill Respole Prisoner of Japan's Bataan Death March [Honor Roll of Veterans]Map (db m82513) WM
34 Ohio, Belmont County, Bellaire — World War II Memorial — In Memoriam — 1941 - 1945 —
On Guernsey Street at 34th Street, on the right when traveling north on Guernsey Street.
To our brave men who sacrificed their lives to preserve our nation They Served That Liberty Shall Not Perish Andrews Bernard W. ∙ Angus Daniel ∙ Apicella Anthony ∙ Balch Lloyd R. ∙ Bass Clarence R. Jr. . . . Map (db m83222) WM
35 Ohio, Belmont County, Martins Ferry — World War II Memorial — 1941 - 1945 — ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ —
On Zane Highway just north of Grant Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
Dedicated to the men and women of Martins Ferry who served in World War II In lasting memory of our brave sons who gave their lives in World War II Edwin V. Anthony • Andrew Bender • John T. Black • Anthony C. Bumbico • Frank . . . Map (db m196342) WM
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36 Ohio, Belmont County, Powhatan Point — 6-7 — The Coal Industry at Powhatan Point / Powhatan Disaster, 1944
Near Allen Avenue at Philip Street.
Side 1 The Coal Industry at Powhatan Point The Pittsburgh No. 8 coal seam, located 100 feet below river level at Powhatan Point, extends across much of eastern Ohio, western Pennsylvania, and northern West Virginia. The Cleveland and . . . Map (db m78501) HM
37 Ohio, Belmont County, Saint Clairsville — In Honor of Sgt. Sylvester Antolak US Army — Medal of Honor Recipient
On Walnut Avenue, in the median.
In Honor of Sgt. Sylvester Antolak US Army Medal of Honor in action taken near Cisterna Di Littoria Italy May 24, 1944 resident of Richmond Township Sylvester Antolak Sergeant US Army Company B 15th Infantry 3rd Infantry Division near . . . Map (db m214493) HM WM
38 Ohio, Belmont County, Saint Clairsville — Medal of Honor Recipients of Belmont County
On West Main Street (U.S. 40) at North Market Street, on the right when traveling west on West Main Street.
Gen. Henry Capehart, Civil War • Capt. Nathan H. Edgerton, Civil War • Capt. Samuel McConnel, Civil War • Sgt. Sylvester Antolak, W.W. II • Sgt. Emile DeLeau Jr., W.W. . . . Map (db m214494) WM
39 Ohio, Brown County, Fayetteville — Fayetteville Veterans Memorial
Near Anderson State Road (County Route 48), on the left when traveling east.
Dedicated in memory of United States Military Veterans Veterans of Foreign Wars Scanlon – Kelly Post 5920 Knights of Columbus Father Sourd Council 2423 Fayetteville Ohio 27 May 2013Map (db m95556) WM
40 Ohio, Brown County, Fayetteville — Vera Cruz WW II Memorial — St. Angela Merici Parish
On Anderson State Road (U.S. 50), on the right when traveling south.
In honor of God and in memory of the members of ths parish who served in World War II Flischel, Robert E. killed in action December 31, 1944 (38 names)Map (db m95538) WM
41 Ohio, Brown County, Georgetown — Brown County World War II Memorial
On South Main Street, on the right when traveling north.
1941 - 1945 In honor of those of Brown County who gave their lives in World War II "He lives in fame, that died in virtue's cause" Charles Colthar • Calvin Schuler • Garrett Hamm • Wilbur Watson • Paul Kelly • Eugene . . . Map (db m199474) WM
42 Ohio, Brown County, Mt. Orab — Mt. Orab WW II Memorial
Near North High Street (U.S. 68).
In memory of the boys of Green, Pike and Sterling Townships who lost their lives in World War II. Richard Boyd · Harold Pond Karl Bradney · Harold Pursley Charles L. Colthar · Paul Ridings Orene L. Cornelius · Wm. Josiah Robbins . . . Map (db m122531) WM
43 Ohio, Butler County, Hamilton — Veterans Memorial
On High Street (Ohio Route 129/177) at Monument Street, on the right when traveling west on High Street.
May all who pause and are refreshed here reflect on those who went forth from their homes to defend American freedom ———————— This fountain, erected 1949, was conceived and sponsored by the . . . Map (db m73622) WM
44 Ohio, Butler County, Middletown — World War II Veterans Memorial Bench — Dedicated to All Veterans
On Clark Street at Manchester Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Clark Street.
Lest we forget their generation Honoring the men and women who have served But let us be glad that such heroes have lived and mourn those who gave the ultimate sacrifice “Battle of the Bulge” 800,000 soldiers . . . Map (db m29669) HM
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45 Ohio, Butler County, Oxford — Milford Township Veterans Memorial
On Oxford Street at Hamilton-Richmond Road, on the left when traveling north on Oxford Street.
Milford Township Veterans Memorial The seventh township in order of creation, it was erected from St. Clair Township by the Butler County Commissioners on December 2, 1805Map (db m103319) HM WM
46 Ohio, Butler County, West Chester — 20-9 — The Voice of America Bethany Station
On Tylersville Road, 0.9 miles east of I-75 Exit 22, on the left when traveling east.
During the height of World War II, President Franklin Roosevelt turned to the innovative engineers of the Crosley Broadcasting Corporation to build powerful short wave radio transmitters capable of delivering broadcasts overseas. On farm fields . . . Map (db m23994) HM
47 Ohio, Carroll County, Carrollton — Veterans Memorial
On Cemetery Drive Southeast, 0.1 miles south of 4th Street Southeast, in the median.
The march of this veteran is over God giveth His beloved sleep Dedicated to the Veterans of all wars who paid the Supreme Sacrifice and to the memory of John E. Wohlwend, Army Air Corps WW II, June 27, 1914 - January 16, 1995 Veterans . . . Map (db m160943) WM
48 Ohio, Carroll County, Minerva — 3-10 — Charles E. Wilson
On Alliance Road Northwest (Ohio Route 183) 0.5 miles south of Bridge Street, on the right when traveling east.
Charles E. Wilson was born on July 18, 1890 in Minerva. After earning a degree in electrical engineering from the Carnegie Institute of Technology in 1909, he joined the Westinghouse Electric Company in Pittsburgh before moving to General Motors in . . . Map (db m80714) HM
49 Ohio, Champaign County, North Lewisburg — North Lewisburg, O. Service Flag — North Lewisburg Veterans Memorial
On East Street (Ohio Route 559) at Cherry Street, on the right when traveling north on East Street.
North Lewisburg, O. Service Flag 63 names of soldiers 1 nurse 64 stars We have helped make the world safe for democracy U.S.A. entered war April 6, 1917 Armistice November 11, 1918 Peace June 28, 1919 May 27, 1918 (left . . . Map (db m86388) WM
50 Ohio, Champaign County, St. Paris — St. Paris and Johnson Township World War II Memorial
On Jefferson Street at Plum Street, on the right when traveling north on Jefferson Street.
In memory of those who died for us in World War II: Niece, Robert • Richeson, Herman • Rush, Ralph M. • Cretors, Robert K. • Leasure, Karl • Mott, Garner • Peacock, Eldon D. To the memory of those who served in World War II this . . . Map (db m13806) HM
51 Ohio, Champaign County, Urbana — Champaign County Veterans Memorial
On North Main Street (U.S. 68) at West Court Street, on the right when traveling south on North Main Street.
Dedicated to the honor and sacrifice of the men and women of Champaign County who served our country in war and peace.Map (db m92405) WM
52 Ohio, Champaign County, Urbana — Champaign County World War II Memorial
On U.S. 68 at Pearce Place, on the right when traveling south on U.S. 68.
To honor the men and women that served during World War II from Champaign County December 7, 1941 - December 31, 1946Map (db m166185) WM
53 Ohio, Champaign County, Urbana — 14- 11 — General Robert Lawrence Eichelberger — Superintendent of West Point —
On Scioto Street (U.S. 36) at Ames Avenue, on the right when traveling east on Scioto Street.
Side A Robert L. Eichelberger was born in Urbana on March 9, 1886, the youngest of the five children of George Maley Eichelberger, an Urbana lawyer, and Emma (Ring) Eichelberger. After graduating from Urbana High School in 1903, he . . . Map (db m90431) HM WM
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54 Ohio, Champaign County, Urbana — 11-11 — Warren G. Grimes / Grimes Field
On Main Street (U.S. 68), on the right when traveling south.
Warren G. Grimes. Raised in an Ohio orphanage, Warren G. Grimes (1898-1975) ran away after finishing the ninth grade and at age 16 went to work for the Ford Motor Company in Detroit. He later became a partner in an electrical business where . . . Map (db m13818) HM
55 Ohio, Champaign County, Woodstock — Woodstock Veterans Memorial
Near Urbana Woodstock Pike (County Route 2), on the right when traveling west.
Plaque #1 Woodstock Ohio Service Flag WW I 41 names w/ symbols Nurse (cross) Served overseas (circled dot) Camp (triangle) Died in service (hollow star) Killed in action (star) Navy (N) We have helped make the . . . Map (db m85181) WM
56 Ohio, Clark County, South Vienna — Pleasant Township Veterans Memorial — McConkey Cemetery — Rural Clark County, Ohio —
On McConkey Road (County Route 369), on the left when traveling south.
We sincerely thank the Pleasant Township Veterans past, present and future for their courage and devotion to duty and immeasurable sacrificeMap (db m92542) WM
57 Ohio, Clermont County, Cincinnati — Mt. Moriah World War II Memorial
On Mount Moriah Drive, in the median.
. . . Map (db m99696) WM
58 Ohio, Clermont County, Goshen — 5-13 — Colonel John J. Voll — World War II Flying Ace — 1922–1987 —
On Ohio Route 28 west of Goshen Road, on the left when traveling west.
Colonel John J. Voll from Goshen, Ohio, was the highest scoring ace of the 15th U.S. Army Air Force in the Mediterranean theater of World War II. As a Captain flying a P-51 Mustang fighter plane, he was credited with twenty-one aerial . . . Map (db m204969) HM
59 Ohio, Clermont County, Goshen — Goshen High School Veterans Memorial
On Goshen- Belfast Road (County Route 57), on the right when traveling south.
In honor of all Goshen Warriors who have servedMap (db m99435) WM
60 Ohio, Clermont County, Moscow — Moscow War Memorial
On Broadway Street at 2nd Street, on the right when traveling west on Broadway Street.
1861 — 1865 In memory of the veterans of Moscow, Clermont County, Ohio, who served in the Civil War. Ackley, James • Armacost, Elijah • Bayless, Alonzo • Benjamin, James A. • Brown, Marion • Camery, Morris • Clark, Benjamin F. • . . . Map (db m204530) WM
61 Ohio, Clermont County, Neville — Neville Veterans Memorial
On Ohio River Scenic Byway (U.S. 52) at Market Street, on the left when traveling east on Ohio River Scenic Byway.
Side A 1917 (eagle) 1918 Honor Roll (28 names) 2 killed in action Side B 1941 (eagle) 1945 Honor Roll (48 names) one killed in actionMap (db m99889) WM
62 Ohio, Clermont County, New Richmond — New Richmond Pearl Harbor Memorial
On Susanna Way, on the right when traveling east.
(logo- USS Arizona) This stone is erected in honor of the brave members of the armed forces who died defending this country from the treacherous attack on Pearl Harbor on Sunday morning December 7, 1941 ‘Greater love hath no man than . . . Map (db m99765) WM
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63 Ohio, Clermont County, New Richmond — The United States Merchant Marine
On Susanna Way, on the right when traveling east.
In recognition of those who serve their country in war and peace time to those 250,000 who served in World War II to those 670 who were taken prisoner to those 6700 plus who gave their lives and to the countless number who served since this . . . Map (db m99764) WM
64 Ohio, Clinton County, Blanchester — Sgt. Chester H. Wilson — Blanchester Veterans Memorial
On Fayetteville Pike (Ohio Route 123), on the left when traveling south.
Dedicated to and honoring Sgt Chester H. Wilson US Army WWII 83rd Infantry Division American Legion Marion Post #179 (60+ yrs) Lifetime VFW, DAV, & Military Order of the Purple Heart- Oak Leaf Cluster Clinton Co. Service . . . Map (db m121166) WM
65 Ohio, Clinton County, Blanchester — WWII Killed in Action — Blanchester Veterans Park
On Fayetteville Pike (Ohio Route 123), on the left when traveling south.
WWII Killed in Action Luther D. Johnson Normandy 1944 Army William Don Brumfield Italy 1944 Army Robert Glen Fox Germany 1945 Army Richard A. Constable Phillipines 1945 Army Andrew Long Bataan Death March 1942 Army Edward . . . Map (db m121170) WM
66 Ohio, Clinton County, Clarksville — Clarksville Veterans Memorial
On First Street (Ohio Route 132), on the left when traveling south.
Memorial that we might live they have diedMap (db m121042) WM
67 Ohio, Clinton County, Wilmington — All Gave Some, Some Gave All
On East Main Street (Ohio Route 3) at South Walnut Street, on the right when traveling east on East Main Street.
In memory of Floyd Leslie Carey US Navy WWIIMap (db m213454) WM
68 Ohio, Clinton County, Wilmington — Chester Township Veterans Memorial
On Graveyard Lane (County Route 209) at New Burlington Road (County Route 5), on the left when traveling north on Graveyard Lane.
Dedicated to those Veterans interred here who sacrificed so much that we might remain free (87 names on front, 88 names on back including “the Unknown Soldier”) This monument is given in memory of our Veterans past and . . . Map (db m106400) WM
69 Ohio, Clinton County, Wilmington — Clinton County Veterans Memorial
On Truesdell Street (Ohio Route 730), on the left when traveling east.
Dedicated to all veterans of Clinton County who have faithfully and courageously served their country in times of war and peace Map (db m121369) WM
70 Ohio, Clinton County, Wilmington — J. W. Denver Williams, Jr.
On Rombach Avenue (U.S. 22) at Park Drive, on the right when traveling east on Rombach Avenue.
In memory of J W Denver Williams Jr Oct 14 1922 - May 17 1945 Corporal 29th Marines 6th Division Killed in action on OkinawaMap (db m27922) HM
71 Ohio, Clinton County, Wilmington — World War II Glider Pilots Memorial
On East Main Street (U.S. 22) at South Walnut Street, on the right when traveling east on East Main Street.
In memory of World War II Glider Pilots and support personnel at Clinton County Army Air Field 1942-45 who flight tested more than thirty United States, English and German Glider designs using various tugs while conducting hundreds of glider . . . Map (db m213461) HM WM
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72 Ohio, Columbiana County, Hanoverton — Hanover Township World War II Memorial
On Market Street at Plymouth Street, on the left when traveling east on Market Street.
This tablet erected in honor and memory of the citizens of Hanover Township who served their country during World War IIMap (db m204453) WM
73 Ohio, Columbiana County, Leetonia — American Legion Post No. 131 Veterans Memorial
On Main Street, on the right when traveling north.
Dedicated by all veterans in memory and honor of those veterans killed while in the service of their country World War II Eugene Altomare • Gerald Brown • Erederick Bruderly • Anthony Cross • John Cushman • York Drexler • . . . Map (db m204438) WM
74 Ohio, Columbiana County, Lisbon — Civil War Naval Cannon
On Lincoln Highway (U.S. 30) at North Market Street (State Route 45), on the left when traveling east on Lincoln Highway.
This cannon and its twin at the cemetery were donated to New Lisbon by President Wm. McKinley (1897-1901). Made of carbon steel, it will never rust or need painted; it is capable of firing a 100 lb. projectile 7-8 miles. McKinley’s mother, Nancy . . . Map (db m164135) HM WM
75 Ohio, Columbiana County, Lisbon — Columbiana County Veterans Memorial
On Pritchard Avenue, on the left when traveling east.
World War II Wilfred S. Clunk • Willard V. Tucker • John P. Dudick • William M. Martin • Richard L. Apple • Walter H. Yochim • J. Leroy Shive • Paul Carnes • Herman Stalter • John Pierce • Earl V. Van Horn • John D. . . . Map (db m204443) WM
76 Ohio, Columbiana County, Lisbon — World War II Veterans Memorial
On Pritchard Avenue, on the left when traveling east.
In memory of our World War II deadMap (db m204445) WM
77 Ohio, Columbiana County, Wellsville — In Memoriam — For those who gave their all
On Wells Avenue (Ohio Route 45) 0.1 miles north of Mill Street, on the right when traveling north.
World War I Duty Daniel • Heckathorn Harry • Hanlon Thomas • McCauley Raymond • Perkins William • Seese George H. • Welsh Barley World War II Barcus Paul • Brown Fred V. • Cable Stanley R. • Clark Leonard N. • Fife John L. • Fish . . . Map (db m156063) WM
78 Ohio, Coshocton County, Plainfield — 4-16 — Plainfield Cemetery
This cemetery, established in 1810, is the final resting place of many of the founders of Plainfield and Linton Township. Besides the early date of its founding, it is notable for the number of armed forces veterans interred here, who represent . . . Map (db m15275) HM
79 Ohio, Crawford County, Bucyrus — First Lieutenant Harry L. Martin
On East Mansfield Street at Washington Square, on the left when traveling east on East Mansfield Street.
. . . Map (db m21193) HM
80 Ohio, Crawford County, Bucyrus — Great American Crossroads Mural
On South Sandusky Avenue at Washington Square, on the right when traveling north on South Sandusky Avenue.
1. The Window at the Far Left represents the present looking down on the park below, cell phone in hand, the persons portrayed stand ready to keep a watchful eye on the park. 2. The Agricultural Panel salutes Crawford County's largest . . . Map (db m155300) HM
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81 Ohio, Crawford County, Bucyrus — Sandusky Avenue Bridge
On North Sandusky Avenue (Route 4/100) 0.1 miles north of East Perry Street, on the right when traveling north.
In Memory of Lt. Harry L Martin, USMC Congressional Medal Of Honor Killed In Action March 26, 1945 at Iwo Jima Map (db m195133) WM
82 Ohio, Crawford County, Crestline — 10-17 — Crestline Community Service Center — 1942–1946
On North Seltzer Street at Union Street, on the right on North Seltzer Street.
From 1942 until 1946, members of local churches and two railroad auxiliaries operated a community-based free canteen for passing troops on the platform of the Pennsylvania Railroad station. A grateful region honored approximately 1.2 million of . . . Map (db m119779) HM
83 Ohio, Crawford County, Crestline — Crestline War Memorial
On North Seltzer Street at Union Street, on the left when traveling north on North Seltzer Street.
This memorial is dedicated in honor and memory of the men and women whose service and sacrifice in both war and peace helped preserve the freedoms of humanity World War I 1914 ★ 1918 • World War II 1941 . . . Map (db m206776) WM
84 Ohio, Cuyahoga County, Bedford Heights — 129-18 — Kol Israel Foundation Holocaust Memorial
Near Northfield Road (Ohio Route 8) at Applegate Road, on the right when traveling north.
On May 28, 1961, the Kol Israel Foundation, a Cleveland organization of Holocaust survivors, dedicated this monument in remembrance of the attempted genocide against the Jewish people by Nazi Germany during World War II. The monument is . . . Map (db m137158) HM
85 Ohio, Cuyahoga County, Cleveland, Downtown — Bob Feller — Pitcher — 1936-1941, 1945-1956 —
Near East 9th Street at Larry Doby Way, on the left when traveling north.
Greatest pitcher in Indians history. Tribe all-time leader in Wins (266), Strikeouts (2581), Starts, Complete Games, and Innings. “Rapid Robert” led A.L. in Wins six times and Strikeouts seven times. Set club single-season records for Strikeouts . . . Map (db m182401) HM
86 Ohio, Cuyahoga County, Cleveland, Downtown — John T. Corrigan
Near West 3rd Street at West Lakeside Drive.
Born in Cleveland, Ohio, 1923. Son of Irish immigrants, one of six children. Known as “John T,” he and his wife Virginia had six children. Graduated St. Ignatius H.S., John Carroll University and Case Western Reserve University . . . Map (db m137034) HM
87 Ohio, Cuyahoga County, Cleveland, Downtown — Larry Doby
Near East 9th Street at Larry Doby Way, on the left when traveling north.
Larry Doby owns a special place in Cleveland and Major League Baseball history. As the first African-American ballplayer in the American League, Doby combined talent, skill and athleticism with courage, bravery and heart to blaze a trail that . . . Map (db m182445) HM
88 Ohio, Cuyahoga County, Cleveland, Downtown — 75-18 — Rear Admiral Isaac C. Kidd
On East 9th Street, on the right when traveling north.
Isaac Campbell Kidd, Sr. was born in Cleveland in 1884. He entered the United States Naval Academy in 1902 and dedicated his life to the Navy. While an ensign, he sailed around the world with the "Great White Fleet" from 1907 to 1909. During the . . . Map (db m172966) HM
89 Ohio, Cuyahoga County, Cleveland, Downtown — Robert William Andrew Feller
Near East 9th Street at Larry Doby Way, on the left when traveling north.
[north side]Cleveland Indians, American League 1936-1941 • U.S. Navy • 1945-1956 Games 570 • Innings 3,828 • Won 266 • Lost 162 • Pct. .621 Strikeouts 2,581 • ERA 3.25 [west side]Born November 3, 1918 • Van Meter, Iowa Signed by . . . Map (db m182400) HM
90 Ohio, Cuyahoga County, Cleveland Heights — The Arthur G. McKee House — Built 1920
On Chestnut Hills Drive near Denton Drive, on the right when traveling south.
Designed by Boston architect Charles Greco, this Colonial Revival-style house was commissioned by Mr. McKee after no suitable lots could be obtained on Cleveland's famed Millionaires' Row. Mr. McKee gained international fame and personal wealth by . . . Map (db m17917) HM
91 Ohio, Cuyahoga County, Independence — "Veterans Plaza" — City of Independence — Dedicated May 27 1996 —
On Brecksville Road (Ohio Route 21) south of Sunset Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
Army ☆ Navy ☆ Air Force ☆ Marine Corps Coast Guard ☆ Merchant Marines ☆ All Reserve Forces This plaza is dedicated to the sons and daughters of the City of Independence who have fought to preserve . . . Map (db m137936) WM
92 Ohio, Cuyahoga County, Parma — 30-18 — Crile Hospital
On York Road at Moore Drive on York Road.
Crile General Hospital, named for renowned Cleveland surgeon, Dr. George W. Crile, was dedicated at this site on April 21, 1944. Dr. Crile, founder of the Cleveland Clinic Foundation, was a brigadier general in the U.S. Army. The $4.5 million . . . Map (db m23924) HM
93 Ohio, Cuyahoga County, Parma — 69-18 — German Central Organization
Near York Road at Barron Drive.
Founded in 1924 and incorporated in 1925, the German Central Organization was established to serve all people of German descent and was the central meeting place for immigrants of various ethnic groups following both world wars. During the difficult . . . Map (db m24264) HM
94 Ohio, Cuyahoga County, Valley View — Valley View Veterans Honor Roll — Gold Star Honor Roll
On Hathaway Road, on the left when traveling east.
Valley View Veterans Honor Roll Valley View Village World War I Clyde L. Hogue – Rudolph Zimmerman World War II - Korea – Viet Nam – All Others (314 additional names) Gold Star Honor Roll With Gratitude . . . Map (db m140264) WM
95 Ohio, Darke County, Greenville — Gold Star Veterans Memorial — Darke County War Memorial — WW I, WW II, Korea —
On East Main Street (Ohio Route 121) at East Park Drive, on the right when traveling west on East Main Street.
Dedicated to our Veterans of Darke County who served our country and who sacrificed their lives that freedom might live This memorial presented by the Gold Star Mothers and citizens of Darke County in grateful memory of those who . . . Map (db m157114) WM
96 Ohio, Darke County, New Madison — Greenmound Veterans Monument #2 — World War II — Korean War —
On Duffield Street (Ohio Route 726), on the right when traveling south.
Dedicated to the Veterans of World War II 1941 – 1945 Korean War 1950 – 1953 and in memory of all Veterans of this community who have served in the armed forces through the efforts of Laroy Farst Post 245 I pledge . . . Map (db m136784) WM
97 Ohio, Darke County, Palestine — Palestine Veterans Memorial
On Palestine – Union City Road (County Route 30), on the right when traveling north.
In memory of all VeteransMap (db m136533) WM
98 Ohio, Defiance County, Defiance — Last WWII Concentration Camp — Liberated By Col. Seibel of Defiance
On N. Clinton Street (Ohio Route 66), on the right when traveling north.
On May 5, 1945, the American troops commanded by COl. Richard R. Seibel entered Mauthausen in Austria, bringing freedom to 18,000 prisoners still alive in the final Nazi death camp. A famous Holocaust picture was taken that day by a U.S. Army . . . Map (db m171217) HM
99 Ohio, Defiance County, Hicksville, Hicksville Township — World War One / World War Two / Korean War / Vietnam War
On North Bryan Street north of West Arthur Street, on the left when traveling north.
World War One Global war originating in Europe, July 28, 1914 to Nov. 11, 1918. The U.S. entered the war on April 6, 1917. At least fourteen Hicksville veterans lost their lives. Three local men were killed in action on the same day, . . . Map (db m221595) HM WM
100 Ohio, Delaware County, BellPoint — Concord Township Veterans Memorial
On Dublin Road (Ohio Route 257) at Front Street (County Route 150), on the right when traveling north on Dublin Road.
This plaque is set here in memory of those people from Concord Township who served in the armed forces of the United States of America erected by Concord Township TrusteesMap (db m89534) WM

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