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By Cosmos Mariner, August 21, 2023
Veterans Memorial
1 North Dakota, Bowman County, Bowman — Veterans MemorialAmerican Legion
In memory of those who servedMap (db m234866) WM
2 North Dakota, Burke County, Columbus — Columbus Area Servicemen Killed in Action
World War I Walter Frye • Chester Haugerud World War II Delmar Souther • Lyal Fenster • Arthur Horntvedt • Kenneth Johnston • Oliver Hovland • Marvin Sorlie • Arvid Dahl • Arnold Dollarhide • Harold Haugstad • William . . . Map (db m202896) WM
3 North Dakota, Burleigh County, Bismarck — Burleigh County Veterans Memorial
In honor of United States military personnel and veterans from Burleigh County for their service to our great Nation Dedication Date August 18th, 2022 Duty Honor CountryMap (db m235002) WM
4 North Dakota, Cass County, Fargo, Downtown — Replica of the Statue of Liberty
[2020 marker] This replica Statue of Liberty was commissioned by Industrial Builders, the company that built the Veterans Memorial Bridge, to replace the statue originally donated in 1950 to The City of Fargo by the Boy . . . Map (db m209100) HM WM
5 North Dakota, Cass County, Fargo, Willow Park — Abraham Lincoln1809 — 1865
The son of a Kentucky frontiersman, Lincoln had to struggle for a living and for learning. Five months before receiving his party's nomination for President, he sketched his life: "I was born February 12, 1809, in Hardin County, Kentucky. My . . . Map (db m238199) HM
6 North Dakota, Cass County, Fargo, Willow Park — George Washington1732 — 1799
On April 30, 1789, George Washington, standing on the balcony of Federal Hall on Wall Street in New York, took his oath of office as the first President of the United States. Born in 1732, into a Virginia planter family, he learned the morals, . . . Map (db m238197) HM
7 North Dakota, Cass County, Fargo, Willow Park — Ronald Reagan1911 — 2004
On February 6, 1911, Ronald Wilson Reagan was born to Nelle and John Reagan in Tampico, Illinois. He attended high school in nearby Dixon and then worked his way through Eureka College. There, he studied economics and sociology, played on the . . . Map (db m238200) HM
8 North Dakota, Cass County, Fargo, Willow Park — Thomas Jefferson1743 — 1826
Author of the Declaration of Independence and the Statute of Virginia for Religious Freedom, third president of the United States, and founder of the University of Virginia — voiced the aspirations of a new America as no other individual of his . . . Map (db m238198) HM
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9 North Dakota, Eddy County, Sheyenne — Veterans of Foreign Wars Memorial
A tribute to all Men and Women of The United States Armed Forces who served in foreign wars.Map (db m235018) WM
10 North Dakota, Hettinger County, Mott — Detachment One Company C141st Engineer Combat Battalion, Corps (Whl) — Mott, North Dakota —
Operation Iraqi Freedom II December 2003     February 2005Map (db m231328) HM WM
11 North Dakota, McLean County, Washburn — Sioux
The last stern wheel ferry on the Missouri. Built by Oscar Anderson in 1951 and operated by him on the Missouri River at Washburn from 1952 to 1962. Restored by the Washburn Bi-centennial Committee in 1976. American Revolution Bicentennial . . . Map (db m235096) HM
12 North Dakota, McLean County, Wilton — Wilton Memorial HallProudly Dedicated to Our War Veterans
[title is inscription]Map (db m241097) WM
13 North Dakota, Mountrail County, Stanley — War Mules
This bronze statue is of a combat soldier on the Burma Trail, an almost forgotten part of WW II. It is to honor all Soldiers, Airmen, Marines, and Sailors. We thank them for their service and the contributions they and their families made to keep . . . Map (db m202893) HM WM
14 North Dakota, Oliver County, Center — Veterans Memorial
[east side]In honor and memory of all Men and Women who served in the Armed Forces of the United States of America to preserve our freedom[west side]American Legion and Auxiliary Miller-Linn Post 90 Oliver County Center, N.D. In God . . . Map (db m231513) WM
15 North Dakota, Ramsey County, Devils Lake — Memorial to the Area VeteransUnited We Stand — 1989 —
[title is inscription]Map (db m241170) WM
16 North Dakota, Ramsey County, Devils Lake — World War Memorial Building
contributes to the Devils Lake Commercial District placed on the National Register of Historic Places 1989Map (db m241399) HM
17 North Dakota, Slope County, Amidon — Slope County War Memorial
[north side]Erected by the People of Slope County in memory of their World War I Dead John G. Kienenberger • Jean H. Pearl • Harley B. Gallup • Claude B. Bartow • Edwin P. Hagen • Andy O. Berg • Roy E. . . . Map (db m231330) WM
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18 North Dakota, Stark County, Dickinson — SPC Jon Paul Fettig
In memory of SPC Jon Paul Fettig Jan. 3, 1973 — Jul. 22, 2003 United States Army 957th Multi-role Bridge Company Killed in action Operation Iraqi Freedom Freedom Isn’t FreeMap (db m238087) WM
19 North Dakota, Stark County, Dickinson — Stark County Veterans Memorial
In tribute to all Stark County War Veterans ”one flag, one land, one nation” Jerry Lanphear Post 3444Map (db m238085) WM
20 North Dakota, Stark County, Dickinson — The Place
In April 1886 Roosevelt tracked down three desperadoes who had stolen his boat from the Elkhorn Ranch and marched them to justice in Dickinson. It was one of the greatest adventures of his life. His feet were so battered from his long overland trek . . . Map (db m238082) HM
21 North Dakota, Stark County, Dickinson — The Speech
In July of 1886, a young Theodore Roosevelt gave his first major public speech right here in Dickinson, North Dakota. Roosevelt had been asked to give the Independence Day speech by Dr. Victor Stickney, the man who had patched up Roosevelt's feet . . . Map (db m238083) HM
22 North Dakota, Steele County, Finley — Veterans MemorialAmerican Legion
This memorial is dedicated to those who served honorably and those who gave their lives for our great NationMap (db m206399) WM
23 North Dakota, Towner County, Cando — Hal Parker American Legion Post #79
This American Legion Memorial Band Shelter is Dedicated to: The Hal Parker Post #79 American Legion and all Veterans The Hal Parker American Legion Post #79 was named after Harold Malloy Parker who was the first Soldier from Cando, ND killed in . . . Map (db m231868) HM
24 North Dakota, Ward County, Minot — ☆ First Lieutenant Loren D. Hagen
Fargo, North Dakota 1946-1971 U.S. Army Training Advisory Group, U.S. Army First Lieutenant Hagen, was the leader of a small reconnaissance team operating deep within enemy-held territory in the Republic of Vietnam. On August 7, 1971, the team came . . . Map (db m240695) HM
25 North Dakota, Ward County, Minot — ☆ Lieutenant Colonel Fred E. Smith
Bartlett, North Dakota 1873-1918 308th Infantry, 77th Division, U.S. Army When communication from the forward command post to the battalion leading the advance were interrupted by enemy infiltration, Lieutenant Colonel Smith led a party of 12 . . . Map (db m240646) HM
26 North Dakota, Ward County, Minot — ☆ Private First Class Henry Gurke
Neche, North Dakota 1922-1943 U.S. Marine Corps While his platoon was defending a vital roadblock on Bougainville Island on November 9, 1943, Private First Class Gurke, in company with another Marine, was delivering a fierce stream of fire against . . . Map (db m240691) HM
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27 North Dakota, Ward County, Minot — ☆ Private Nels Wold
Minnewaukan, North Dakota 1895-1918 Company I, 138th Infantry, 35th Division, U.S. Army On September 29, 1918, Private Wold, with one other soldier, attacked and silenced enemy machine gun nests that blocked his company's advance near Cheppy, . . . Map (db m240674) HM
28 North Dakota, Ward County, Minot — 5th Fighter Interceptor SquadronThe "Spittin Kittens"
This display is in recognition of the men and women who served in the 5th Fighter Interceptor Squadron during the early years of Minot Air Force Base 1960-1988. The three aircraft you see here were the types flown by the 5th Fighter Interceptor . . . Map (db m240700) HM
29 North Dakota, Ward County, Minot — B-17 Bomber Crash Memorial
On December 12, 1944, a B-17 Bomber on a training flight from the Army Air Base at Sioux City, Iowa, crashed while attempting an emergency landing at the Minot Airfield. Five of the crewmen perished in that tragic mishap. This memorial plaque is . . . Map (db m240917) HM
30 North Dakota, Ward County, Minot — Commander Willis Winter Bradley, Jr.
Forman, North Dakota 1884-1954 U.S. Navy An accidental explosion of ammunition occurred on the USS Pittsburgh on July 23, 1917. Commander (then Lieutenant) Bradley, who was about to enter the ammunition storage area, was blown back by the . . . Map (db m240630) HM
31 North Dakota, Ward County, Minot — Corporal Frank L. Anders
Fargo, North Dakota 1875-1966 Company B, 1st North Dakota Volunteer Infantry, U.S. Army On May 13, 1899, at San Miguel de Mayumo, Philippine Islands, an entrenched enemy force of 300 men opened fire upon Corporal Anders and 11 other scouts. The . . . Map (db m240442) HM
32 North Dakota, Ward County, Minot — First Lieutenant Orville Emil Bloch
Streeter, North Dakota 1915-1983 Company E, 338th Infantry, 85th Infantry Division, U.S. Army A small patrol led by First Lieutenant Bloch near Firenzuola, Italy, on September 22, 1944, located a group of machine gun nests holding up the advance in . . . Map (db m240690) HM
33 North Dakota, Ward County, Minot — Joseph E. Carter
North Dakota 1875-1950 Blacksmith, U.S. Navy On May 11, 1898, while serving on the USS Marblehead, Carter was a member of a party sent to sever the communications cables from the Spanish fortifications at Cienfuegos, Cuba. Carter set an . . . Map (db m240427) HM
34 North Dakota, Ward County, Minot — Lt. Colonel Theodore Roosevelt1st United States Volunteer Cavalry, U.S. Army
Medal of Honor Citation Lt. Col. Roosevelt distinguished himself by acts of bravery on July 1, 1898 near Santiago de Cuba, Republic of Cuba, while leading a charge, accompanied by only four or five men up San Juan Hill. This action . . . Map (db m231684) HM
35 North Dakota, Ward County, Minot — Master Sergeant Woodrow Wilson Keeble
Wahpeton, North Dakota 1917-1982 Company G, 2nd Battalion, 19th Infantry Regiment, 24th Infantry Division, U.S. Army On October 20, 1951, Master Sergeant Keeble, who was leading a support platoon in the attack on Hill 765, observed that attacking . . . Map (db m240693) HM
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36 North Dakota, Ward County, Minot — North Dakota Medal of Honor MemorialDedication Day July 4, 2007
This memorial is dedicated with great pride to the courageous North Dakotans who received this nation's highest award for valor, the MEDAL OF HONOR. North Dakota veterans have an outstanding record in the services because of their devotion to duty, . . . Map (db m231686) HM WM
37 North Dakota, Ward County, Minot — Private Charles P. Davis
Valley City, North Dakota 1872-1943 Company G, 1st North Dakota Volunteer Infantry, U.S. Army On May 16, 1899, near San Isidro, Philippine Islands, Private Davis and 21 other scouts encountered an enemy force of approximately 600 men entrenched on . . . Map (db m240547) HM
38 North Dakota, Ward County, Minot — Private Frank F. Ross
Langdon, North Dakota 1867-1936 Company H, 1st North Dakota Volunteer Infantry, U.S. Army On May 16, 1899, near San Isidro, Philippine Islands, Private Ross and 21 other scouts encountered an enemy force of approximately 600 men entrenched on the . . . Map (db m240628) HM
39 North Dakota, Ward County, Minot — Private Gotfred Jensen
Devils Lake, North Dakota 1872-1945 Company D, 1st North Dakota Volunteer Infantry, U.S. Army On May 13, 1899, at San Miguel de Mayumo, Philippine Islands, an entrenched enemy force of 300 men opened fire upon Private Jensen and 11 other scouts. . . . Map (db m240509) HM
40 North Dakota, Ward County, Minot — Private John B. Kinne
Fargo, North Dakota 1877-1954 Company B, 1st North Dakota Volunteer Infantry, U.S. Army On May 16, 1899, near San Isidro, Philippine Islands, Private Kinne and 21 other scouts encountered an enemy force of approximately 600 men entrenched on the . . . Map (db m240601) HM
41 North Dakota, Ward County, Minot — Private Otto Boehler
Wahpeton, North Dakota 1873-1910 Company I, 1st North Dakota Volunteer Infantry, U.S. Army On May 16, 1899, near San Isidro, Philippine Islands, Private Boehler and 21 other scouts encountered an enemy force of approximately 600 men entrenched on . . . Map (db m240528) HM
42 North Dakota, Ward County, Minot — Private Richard M. Longfellow
Mandan, North Dakota 1867-1951 Company A, 1st North Dakota Volunteer Infantry, U.S. Army On May 16, 1899, near San Isidro, Philippine Islands, Private Longfellow and 21 other scouts encountered an enemy force of approximately 600 men entrenched on . . . Map (db m240625) HM
43 North Dakota, Ward County, Minot — Private Thomas Sletteland
Grafton, North Dakota 1872-1915 Company C, 1st North Dakota Volunteer Infantry, U.S. Army On April 12, 1899, three of the five members of Private Sletteland's squad were killed and another severely wounded in an ambush by Philippine rebel forces . . . Map (db m240439) HM
44 North Dakota, Ward County, Minot — Private Willis H. Downs
Jamestown, North Dakota 1866-1929 Company H, 1st North Dakota Volunteer Infantry, U.S. Army On May 13, 1899, at San Miguel de Mayumo, Philippine Islands, an entrenched enemy force of 300 men opened fire upon Private Downs and 11 other scouts. The . . . Map (db m240446) HM
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45 North Dakota, Ward County, Minot — Specialist Fourth Class Michael John Fitzmaurice
Jamestown, North Dakota 1950~ Troop D, 2nd Squadron, 17th Cavalry, 101st Airborne Division, U.S. Army On March 23, 1971, Specialist Fourth Class Fitzmaurice and three fellow soldiers were occupying a bunker at Khe Sanh, Republic of Vietnam, when a . . . Map (db m240694) HM
46 North Dakota, Ward County, Minot — Staff Sergeant Jack J. Pendleton
Sentinel Butte, North Dakota 1918-1944 Company I, 120th Infantry, 30th Infantry Division, U.S. Army While advancing through the town of Bardenberg, Germany, on October 12, 1944, Staff Sergeant Pendleton's company was pinned down by machine gun fire . . . Map (db m240692) HM
47 North Dakota, Ward County, Minot — Thanks to the United States Air Force
This 1/8th scale model of The B52 Stratofortress Bomber is presented as a token of the greater Minot region’s support and sincere appreciation of The United States Air Force. We are specifically thankful for the men, women and their . . . Map (db m240862) WM
 
 
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