Dedicated Veterans Day, November 11, 2007 by Amvet Post 275, Steubenville, Ohio through the patriotic donations of the citizens of the Tri-state area.
We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are . . . — — Map (db m156000) WM
In gratitude to all who have served the cause of freedom and to the fallen patriots who paid the ultimate price
"Carved in stone forever as they are written in our hearts" — — Map (db m156041) WM
In recognition of
the patriotism of
the people of
Knox County
who oversubscribed their
War Savings Quota in 1918
this tablet is
gratefully erected by the
Ohio War Savings Committee — — Map (db m205937) HM
From July to November 1880, Republican candidate James A. Garfield staged his presidential campaign from his home. Using this porch as his rostrum, Garfield delivered dozens of speeches - some more than two hours long - to more than 15,000 . . . — — Map (db m49005) HM
This barn, originally locate near Mentor Avenue, was built for James A. Garfield in 1877. Although part of a larger barn complex during Garfield's time, the horse barn was relocated here. After Garfield's death, his widow, Lucretia, had the . . . — — Map (db m49093) HM
The City of Mentor and George E. Hayward V.F.W. Post 9295 are proud to dedicate this memorial in tribute to those who gallantly served our country and to those currently serving in the Armed Forces. The American flag proudly represents the strongest . . . — — Map (db m49133) HM
Henry Kelsey Devereux was born into an
aristocratic family on October 10, 1860 in Cleveland,
Ohio. Ohio artist, Archibald Willard, chose Harry,
as he was fondly known, to portray the drummer
boy in one of Americas most famous . . . — — Map (db m134111) HM
Presented
to
The Village of Willoughby
by the surviving members
of A.Y. Austin Post G.A.R.
Aug 17, 1900
Thos. Cox F. Hardaker
W.H. Cowan J.O. Humphrey
Thos. Dodd C.W. Holmes
C.J. Davis S.F. Hills
J.S. Ellen J. Nodine . . . — — Map (db m49143) WM
In memory of all paratroopers and gliderman [sic] who spearheaded all major invasions, dropping behind enemy lines to secure military objectives. We pay tribute to all airborne forces that stand ready to protect our freedom.
"We salue these . . . — — Map (db m49151) WM
Since 1868, Ironton's annual Memorial Day parade has recognized those in Lawrence County who died while defending our country's freedom. This was the same year in which the Grand Army of the Republic established May 30 as Decoration Day. Originally . . . — — Map (db m59370) HM
With the faith and courage of
their forefathers who made
possible the freedom of these
United States
The Boy Scouts of America
dedicate this replica of the
Statue of Liberty as a pledge
of everlasting fidelity and
loyalty . . . — — Map (db m59374) HM
Dedicated to the Men & Women who gave their life for their country. Jack Shafer Edward Ellis Dibert Houston Larry Fuller Robert Patterson Bill Berry — — Map (db m185472) WM
Granville's historic cemetery, the Old Colony Burying Ground, was laid out on the town plat by the Village's settlers before they left New England in 1805. The first burial was in 1806, and by the mid-19th century there had been more than 2000 . . . — — Map (db m211501) HM
To Honor those Who served our Country in war and peace.
Metal badges representing Veteran's organizations from the various wars are displayed around the marker. — — Map (db m12722) HM
Remembering all veterans and their unfailing love of country; loyalty to its institutions and ideals; eagerness to defend it against all enemies; undivided allegiance to the flag; and a desire to secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and . . . — — Map (db m25529) HM
United States of America
Congressional Medal of Honor Recipients
State of Ohio, Licking County
Civil War
Hanna, Milton Sergeant Tennessee 1863
Inscho, Leonidas H. 1st Lt Maryland 1862 . . . — — Map (db m12876) HM
Considered the youngest ever to serve, Clem ran away from home at the age of 9 yrs. and 10 mos. to join the Union Army. At Snodgrass Hill, as a drummer boy in Co. “C” 22nd Michigan Volunteer Infantry, he won the sobriquet "The Drummer . . . — — Map (db m12579) HM
Dedicated as a lasting tribute to the men and women of Newark who served and died in honor of their country. This memorial is dedicated in sincere tribute to those men and women of Newark who served and died in all wars. “The freedom of a . . . — — Map (db m12563) HM
In recognition of
the patriotism of
the people of
Licking County
who oversubscribed their
war savings quota 1918
this tablet is
gratefully erected by the
Ohio War Savings Committee — — Map (db m205811) HM WM
Dedicated to Veterans
of All U.S.A. Wars
November 11, 1993
"For history does not long
entrust the care of freedom
to the weak or the timid"
Dwight Eisenhower
Dedicated Nov. 11, 2009 — — Map (db m224295) HM
This tablet was erected
by Wellington residents
to honor the memory of
Archibald M. Willard
creator of the
“Spirit of 76”
who conceived the idea for his
famous inspirational painting on
this public square, henceforth . . . — — Map (db m38796) HM
Dedicated to the Honor and Sacrifice of our Men and Women Who served our Country in times of War
The erection of this monument made possible by the gifts of the citizens of the community, the assistance of the Huntington Grange, the efforts of . . . — — Map (db m38829) HM
The Wellington-Oberlin Slave Rescue The Fugitive Slave Law of 1850 enabled slave owners to enlist federal marshals to recapture their runaway slaves even in free states, so getting across the Ohio River was no guarantee of safety to an escaping . . . — — Map (db m191343) HM
These trees furnished by the State Highway Department, planted November 11, 1940 to commemorate those from Lucas County, Ohio who gave their lives in the World War (1917-1918) were dedicated this date by Lucas County Council American Legion — — Map (db m197560) HM WM
A great city pays tribute to its honored dead
Nov. 11, 1918 - Nov. 11, 1968
In memory of the patriotism of the 333 Toledo men who gave their lives for their country in World War I
Dedicated on Nov. 11, 1968 - The 50th Anniversary . . . — — Map (db m177454) WM
This monument erected by Spanish War veterans, patriotic organizations and citizens of the city of Toledo to commemorate the valour and patriotism of the men who served in the War with Spain, Philippine Insurrection and China Relief Expedition . . . — — Map (db m121997) WM
In recognition of
the Patriotism of
the People of
Lucas County
who so generously purchased
War Savings Stamps in 1918
this tablet is
gratefully erected by the
Ohio War Savings Committee — — Map (db m121995) WM
Paul Koester. Paul Koester first joined the Boy Scouts in January 1938 in Toledo as a member of Troop 74 and was a camper at Miakonda for five years. Starting in 1946 he served on the Camp Miakonda Staff for more than thirty years in many . . . — — Map (db m237949) HM
Dedicated by the Citizens of London
to the Glory of God and to all those
of Madison who served in
the World War 1914-1918
[Roll of Honor]
The names and deeds of those who rendered service in defense of the American ideals of liberty . . . — — Map (db m53905) HM
In recognition of the patriotism of the people of Madison County who oversubscribed their War Saving Quota in 1918 this tablet is gratefully erected by the Ohio War Savings Committee — — Map (db m53903) HM
Honoring the
Four Heroic Chaplains
who gave their life jackets that four soldiers
might live. The S.S. Dorchester was torpedoed
February 3, 1943. As it sank, the four were seen
linked arm in arm, heads uplifted in prayer.
Lt. G. . . . — — Map (db m44225) HM
The land for this cemetery was given to Poland in the year 1804 by Turhand Kirtland who came from Wallingford, Connecticut. As agent for the Connecticut Land Company he surveyed much of this Western Reserve territory. In his grant he also included . . . — — Map (db m44227) HM
Poland Academy, an elite private school, was established on this site in 1830 and in 1859 graduated its most notable student William McKinley, who became the 25th president of the United States. In 1862, the school changed its name to Poland . . . — — Map (db m43799) HM
Poland was first known as Fowler's Place after Jonathan Fowler and his family who were the first permanent settlers on the banks of Yellow Creek. For years after the Revolutionary War, all over the new United States, there was a feeling of . . . — — Map (db m44182) HM
Built in 1804 by Jonathan Fowler, one of the founders of Poland Village, this structure served as his family home, general store, tavern and a hotel all at the same time. It became an important stagecoach stop on the main highway between Pittsburgh . . . — — Map (db m43797) HM
Jacob Foos, while surveying the Military Road north from Fort Morrow to Fremont during the War of 1812, dug a well at this site. General William H. Harrison and his troops, on their way to Lake Erie, camped here and drank from the well. This area . . . — — Map (db m29048) HM
Side A:
During the early months of World War II, citizens as well as soldiers made enormous sacrifices for the war effort. In March 1942 the War Department announced plans to build a 13,000-acre munitions manufacturing complex northeast of . . . — — Map (db m29125) HM
This structure was built in 1942 and placed in Medina Square, where it was used as a location for the sale of war bonds during Word War II.
At the end of the war it was moved to city storage, then transferred to the property of Dr. Frederick . . . — — Map (db m177002) HM
Side A: Morgan's Raid Route
General John Hunt Morgan of Kentucky led a force of Confederate calvarymen into Meigs County during a forty-six-day raid north of the Ohio River. The advance forces burned Benjamin Knight's carding mill and . . . — — Map (db m30456) HM
General James V. Hartinger, 1925-2000, was born in Middleport, Ohio, and graduated from Middleport High School in 1943. He graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point in 1949 and was a career-long fighter pilot with the United . . . — — Map (db m28498) HM
Rear Admiral Arthur Clark served two tours as in-country military advisor to South Vietnam military and with USMAV and was one of the last to leave in 1973. He went on to serve in many leadership roles which transformed the U.S. Navy and . . . — — Map (db m28510) HM
Middleport native William Outerbridge (1906-1986) initiated the first shots of American involvement in World War II at 6:37 a.m. prior to the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. Outerbridge was commander of the destroyer USS Ward, . . . — — Map (db m28507) HM
Edward A. Bennett, PFC, Co. B., 358th. Inf. Regt., 90th Inf. Div. Honored for bravery during combat in Germany, Feb., 1945. Award presented by President Truman in October. Bennett retired from service with the rank of Major on Feb. 1, 1965. He was . . . — — Map (db m224695) HM
In memory of the
Soldiers of Meigs County
1861 - 1866
Their country asked their lives,
Their lives they gave
[Honor Roll of County Veterans] — — Map (db m28964) HM
He built in Pomeroy in 1836, the world's first towboat, the Condor. Member the 34th, 35th, and 37th Congresses of the U.S. Member of President Lincoln's peace conference in 1860 [sic - 1861]. President of the board that established the Ohio . . . — — Map (db m28481) HM
In honor of the veterans
who dutifully served our country
Dedicated 26 May 1997
Dedicated to the honor
and sacrifice of the
men and women who served
our country in
World War I
World War II
The Korean War
The Vietnam War . . . — — Map (db m28738) HM
(left marker)
Erected by Citizens
of this community
as a tribute
to all veterans
Lest we forget
(right marker)
This historic site was:
ages old Indian village,
camp, and river crossing
for armies of Celeron, . . . — — Map (db m44019) HM
Born in Kentucky in 1793, his family moved to the Ohio country in 1797. Taught by his mother and in a log-cabin school near Dayton, he began teaching here by 1809. Purchasing land here in 1811, he served at Fort Greenville in the War of 1812. He . . . — — Map (db m28367) HM
On February 15, 2005, Senate Bill 156 designated Ohio State Route 48 as USAF Pararescue Memorial Parkway. The Parkway honors the memory of all Pararescuemen who perished in the performance of their duties. It is also a tribute to the Air Rescue . . . — — Map (db m221584) HM
Metal marker also has pictures of three aircraft, the Spitfire, the P-47 Thunderbolt, and the P-51 Mustang
Stone Inscription:
Domenic Salvatore Gentile
Son of Paquale and Josephine Gentile
R.A.F. 8/41
U.S.A.F. 9/42 . . . — — Map (db m17160) HM
In Honor of All Who Serve
“Day is done
Gone the sun
From the hills
From the lakes
From the sky
All is well
Safely rest
God is nigh” — — Map (db m18633) HM
In recognition of
the patriotism of
the people of
Miami County
who oversubscribed their
war savings quota in 1918
this tablet is
gratefully erected by the
Oho War Savings Committee — — Map (db m107362) WM
In recognition of the patriotism of the people of Monroe County who oversubscribed their War Saving Quota in 1918 this tablet is gratefully erected by the Ohio War Savings Committee — — Map (db m209938) WM
On the battlefield, a rifle placed by a comrade pointing downwards into the ground was a memorial to a soldier killed in action. Often their helmet was placed on top. It marked the place where they fell and helped in the recovery of their body for . . . — — Map (db m100124) HM WM
Army - SGT - E5
August 2, 1947 - June 16, 1969
K.I.A. Binh Duong, South Vietnam
25th Infantry Division
———————
D Co, 2nd Bn, 12th Infantry, 25th Inf Div, USARV
Army of the United States . . . — — Map (db m100125) HM
Army - SGT - E5
June 26, 1947 - August 24, 1968
K.I.A. Binh Dinh, South Vietnam
A Co, 1st Bn, 50th Infantry, 173 Abn Bde
—————————
Army of the United States
26 June 1947 - 24 August . . . — — Map (db m100126) HM WM
This Memorial is dedicated to all the men and women that served in any of the five branches of the US military. Thank you for your Service and Sacrifice.
Taps
This monument sculpture rests on a triangular base representing the folded . . . — — Map (db m100086) HM
Edmund Munger was born in 1763 in Norfolk, Connecticut, and later moved to Vermont. In 1799, his wife Eunice Kellogg and five children traveled by wagon and flat-bottomed boat to claim land in Washington Township. A blacksmith by trade and a . . . — — Map (db m26218) HM
Forever honoring all our
sons and daughters of the
city of Dayton and of
Montgomery County who
served their country in
the Armed Forces . . . .
In reverent recognition
of our heroic citizens
who gave their lives in
sacrifice, we . . . — — Map (db m22238) HM
United States of America
Congressional Medal of Honor Recipients
State of Ohio, Montgomery County
Civil War
Downs, Henry W. Sgt. Winchester, Virginia 1864
James, Isaac, Pvt. Petersburg, Virginia 1865
James, John H. Capt. Mobile Bay, . . . — — Map (db m22239) HM
To those, who in the
hour of their country's danger,
tendered their lives.
To those who gave much and to those who gave their all. 1861-1865.
Carnifex Ferry Fort Donelson Shiloh Vicksburg Stone River Corinth Perryville . . . — — Map (db m22249) WM
Erected to
Spanish War Veterans
1898 - 1902
Dedicated to
those who rendered service
Sinking of the Maine
San Juan Hill
Santiago
Porto Rico
Santiago Bay
Manila Bay
Phillipine Insurrection
El Caney
Chinese Boxer . . . — — Map (db m22242) HM
To those who made
the supreme sacrifice
World War
1917 - 1918
Dedicated to
those who rendered service
Cambrai Somme-Defensive Lys
Aisne Montdidier-Noyon
Champagne-Marne Aisne-Marne
Somme-Offensive Oise-Aisne . . . — — Map (db m22243) HM
To The Memory of William McKinley
born Jan. 29th, 1843
died Sept. 14th, 1901
soldier in the Army of the Union
representative in Congress
Governor of Ohio
President of the United States
statesman, patriot, martyr
a Christian . . . — — Map (db m104552) HM WM
Here, where the Shawnees were defeated by Clark's 1782 expedition, Dayton was founded, in 1796. Hull's army and other War of 1812 troops were mobilized at this point. — — Map (db m36365) HM
Welcome to the
Ohio Korean War Memorial
and All Veterans' Memorial Walkway
During the 120th General Assembly regular
session 1993-1994, both houses of the
State of Ohio Legislature unanimously
voted Dayton as the official site
of . . . — — Map (db m29596) WM
A pioneer for the African-American community and visionary for the City of Dayton throughout his 29 year career
First African-American to be elected to the Dayton City Commission
Founding chairman of City Wide Development . . . — — Map (db m200574) HM
In honor of the
enlisted men and officers
who completed reproduction and
photogrammetry training at Lowry Field
and Peterson Field in Colorado.
Proudly served in the China-Burma-India
Theatre with the 9th Photo Recon Squadron,
10th . . . — — Map (db m82564) HM
Dedicated to the crew of the
"Manhattan Maiden" B-24 (44-42142)
Edward P. Zeidler · Pilot Newton Dana · Co-Pilot
Robert P. Murphy · Navigator Robert R. Wardian · Bombardier
Harry W. Martin · Engineer Isaac B. Colo · Radio Operator . . . — — Map (db m184044) WM
"We flew on the last B-29
combat mission of WWII."
Elbert L. Moore, Aircraft Commander
Joe G. Prescott, Pilot
Wallace L. Page, Flight Engineer
J. Fred "Danny" Boone, Bombardier
Gordon H. Woodward, Navigator
Daniel R. Mickey, Radar . . . — — Map (db m92845) HM WM
This plaque is a lasting memorial to those individuals from the 10th [F]ighter [S]quadron who paid the ultimate price in defense of the free world.
World War II Citations
Distinguished unit citations
ETO, 13-20 March 1945;
Germany, 25 . . . — — Map (db m94978) HM WM
Activated 13 January 1943 on Noumea, New Caledonia, the 13th Air Force constituted a major element of Command Air Solomons and took part in the Guadalcanal and New Guinea Campaigns, including action over New Georgia and Bougainville. Later, they . . . — — Map (db m82544) HM
In remembrance of the mechanics and support personnel of the 15th Air Base, 18th & 20th Service Squadrons, Howard Field, Panama and the 2118th Service Unit, Aviation, on the Galapagos Islands who kept the aircrews flying that guarded the Panama . . . — — Map (db m92795) WM
Presidential Unit Citations
Sicily July 11, 1943 – France June 6-7, 1944
Campaigns
Sicily
Italy
Naples – Foggia
Rome – Arno
Normandy
Northern France
Rhineland
Western Europe
Central Europe
Germany
Bases . . . — — Map (db m82543) HM WM
The 1708th Ferrying Wing was formed on 20 October 1955 under the command of Colonel Tarleton H. Walkins. The unit was established to consolidate responsibilities previously held by the 1708th Ferrying Group and numerous detachments scattered . . . — — Map (db m84951) HM WM
Dedicated to all units of the 18th Air Depot Group by members of the HQ. & HQ. Sq., this 11 day of October 1991
Activated 19 January 1942
Patterson Field, Ohio
Stationed at
Sidi Ahmed, North Africa Foggia, Italy
Inactivated 17 . . . — — Map (db m51656) HM
In Honor Of
the crewmembers and passengers
who lost their lives in a
C-47 crash in the mountains
of Alaska on 5 February 1954
Capt Earl L Betscher
Lt Col Edward L Burge
Capt James M Hill
A/3c Edward J Knapp
A/2c Richard L . . . — — Map (db m93129) HM WM
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