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By William Fischer, Jr., March 7, 2014
45th Infantry Division Memorial Highway Marker
1 Oklahoma, Atoka County, Atoka — 45th Infantry Division Memorial Highway
By Concurrent Senate and House Resolution No. 93 adopted April 20, 1988 by the Oklahoma State Legislature and which was approved by the Oklahoma Transportation Commission on May 2, 1988, Oklahoma Highway 3 between Ada and Broken Bow, Oklahoma . . . Map (db m72490) HM
2 Oklahoma, Atoka County, Atoka — Vietnam War Memorial
In honor of the men and women that served their country in Vietnam and to those that made the supreme sacrifice, we dedicate this memorial in their behalf Dean Armstrong • Larry Culverson • Sam Daily John C. Deaton • Forbes P. . . . Map (db m72491) WM
3 Oklahoma, Atoka County, Atoka — War Memorial
In memory of all veterans of all wars of the United States of America especially to those veterans who paid the supreme sacrifice for the freedom that you enjoy.Map (db m72488) WM
4 Oklahoma, Carter County, Gene Autry — In Memory Of Of Those Who Died In Training Accidents During WWII And The Korean ConflictArdmore Army Air Field, WWII 1942-1946
March 14, 1943 Aeronca L-3C Grasshopper Emil M. Horkavi Gary, Indiana • Frank M. Dimond Wilmington, California November 4, 1943 B-17 Flying Fortress Derald C. Holland, Santa Ana, California • Lee R. Woodall Jr. El Dorado, Arkansas • . . . Map (db m209383) HM WM
5 Oklahoma, Carter County, Healdton — Vincent A. KimberlinJuly 10, 1918 - February 14, 1989 — Captain, Infantry, US Army —
WW II CO Co K 152nd Inf 38th Inf Div Wounded in Philippine Islands May 16, 1945 Korea CO Tank Co 179 Inf Reg 45 Inf Div wounded May 6, 1952 Distinguished Service Cross Distinguished Service Cross by direction of the President under the . . . Map (db m180534) HM WM
6 Oklahoma, Cherokee County, Tahlequah — Billy B. Walkabout
Distinguished Service Cross awarded to Billy B. Walkabout for action on Nov. 20, 1968 VietnamMap (db m108895) WM
7 Oklahoma, Cherokee County, Tahlequah — Cherokee Warrior MemorialAll Gave Some, Some Gave All
(front) A grateful Cherokee Nation dedicates this memorial to all men and women, both living and dead, who have defended their families their people and their homeland (rear) These names are carved in stone forever so that . . . Map (db m108886) WM
8 Oklahoma, Cherokee County, Tahlequah — Jack C. Montgomery
Congressional Medal of Honor awarded to Jack C. Montgomery for action on Feb. 22, 1944 WW IIMap (db m108893) WM
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9 Oklahoma, Cherokee County, Tahlequah — John Noah Reese, Jr.
Congressional Medal of Honor awarded to John Noah Reese, Jr. for action on Feb. 9, 1945 WW IIMap (db m108894) WM
10 Oklahoma, Choctaw County, Fort Towson — Dorothy Jane Orton
Dorothy Jane Orton was the prime mover in urging the restoration of Old Fort Towson. Due to her untiring efforts her home community and the entire state became aware of the important of preserving Fort Towson as a part of Oklahoma's Historic . . . Map (db m239411) HM
11 Oklahoma, Craig County, Vinita — War Memorial
"Not In Vain" may be the pride of those who survived and the epitaph of those who fell Winston Churchill Dedicated on the Eleventh Hour of the Eleventh Day of the Eleventh Month in the Year of Our Lord One Thousand Nine Hundred and . . . Map (db m67801) WM
12 Oklahoma, Creek County, Bristow — AMM1 Clifford Murl Satterfield, US Navy
This 3 Inch 50mm Deck Gun is dedicated to Clifford Murl Satterfield Aviation [Machinist's] Mate First Class U.S. Navy, Killed in Action off the U.S.S. Enterprise. South Pacific April 29, 1944Map (db m41922) HM
13 Oklahoma, Creek County, Bristow — Cpl Larry E. Caldwell, US Army
VFW Post 3656 dedicates this U.S. Army Corporal Missile in memory of Cpl. Larry E. Caldwell U.S. Army Killed In Action Mar. 19, 1970 in Tam Ky VietnamMap (db m41933) HM
14 Oklahoma, Creek County, Bristow — Cpl Peter W. Klingensmith
Bristow V.F.W. Post 3656 dedicates this WWI French 75mm Cannon to Cpl. Peter W. Klingensmith. First Bristow man killed in action in WWI and all other Doughboys who served their country.Map (db m41923) HM
15 Oklahoma, Creek County, Bristow — Major Quince L. Brown, USAAF
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16 Oklahoma, Creek County, Bristow — SFC Donald J. Hurt, US Army
Bristow VFW Post 3656 dedicates this 81mm Mortar to Sgt.1C Donald J. Hurt, from Bristow, Co. G, 2nd Bn 279th Inf, 45th Div. U.S. Army, who was killed in action in the Korean War April 10, 1952Map (db m41924) HM
17 Oklahoma, Creek County, Bristow — USS Gunboat Charleston (PG 51)
. . . Map (db m41921) HM
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18 Oklahoma, Creek County, Bristow — VFW Post 3656 Charter
By the authority of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States be it known that Comrades Elbert R. Anderson ∙ Walter G. Bisbee ∙ Edward R. Burris ∙ Clarence A. Davis ∙ Ralph H. Gable, Jr. ∙ Lee J. Johnson . . . Map (db m41939) HM
19 Oklahoma, Creek County, Depew — Depew Community Veterans Memorial"We Remember" — Duty • Honor • Country —
Dedicated to those who served their country from a grateful Depew community ☆ By Name Reflects Killed in Action Abbett, Chas. R. ∙ Abbett, Geo. E. ∙ Alexander, William ∙ Allee, Marion D. ∙ ☆ . . . Map (db m139715) HM
20 Oklahoma, Garfield County, Enid — Pioneers: Past, Present and Future
This sculpture is a tribute to the pioneers of Oklahoma. The farmer, "Boomer" Sooner represents the spirit of the pioneers who settled the frontier during the 1893 Land Run. The WWII aviator is Lt. Col. Leon Vance, Medal of Honor recipient, Enid . . . Map (db m216181) HM
21 Oklahoma, Kay County, Newkirk — Kay County War Memorial
"...that from these honored dead we take increased devotion to that cause which they gave the last full measure of devotion -- that we here highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain -- that this nation, under God, shall have a . . . Map (db m60450) HM
22 Oklahoma, Mayes County, Adair — 159 — Cabin Creek Battlefield
On Sept. 18, 1864, a Confederate force of 2,000, mainly Gen. Stand Watie's Indian Brigade, intercepted a Union supply train enroute from Kansas to Ft. Gibson. The convoy of 130 wagons with supplies worth $1.5 million was captured after a heavy . . . Map (db m68101) HM
23 Oklahoma, Mayes County, Pryor — Nathaniel Hale Pryorb. Amherst County, Virginia, 1772 — d. June of 1831 —
Pryor Creek was named in honor of Nathaniel Hale Pryor. Captain Pryor was a member of the Lewis and Clark Expedition, a veteran of the war of 1812 and was a Captain at the Battle of New Orleans, January 8, 1815. In June he was honorably discharged . . . Map (db m68099) HM
24 Oklahoma, Mayes County, Pryor — Veterans Memorial1776 - 1976
In memory of those who served our countryMap (db m68093) WM
25 Oklahoma, McClain County, Purcell — 46th State
On November 16, 1907, Purcell’s children celebrated Oklahoma’s entry into statehood by forming a human “star” in the downtown. This symbolized Oklahoma’s role as the 46th star in the U. S. flag ★ Dedicated to Purcell . . . Map (db m144747) HM
26 Oklahoma, McIntosh County, Checotah — Paul Henry Carr1924 - 1944 — WWII Naval Hero, Checotah —
Gunner's Mate 3rd Class Paul Henry Carr, USNR (1924-1944), heroic Gun Captain of the After 5-inch Mount of the Destroyer Escort, Samuel B. Roberts (DE-413), died during the battle off Samar, Battle of Leyte Gulf, 25 Oct. 1944. He was awarded a . . . Map (db m73155) HM
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27 Oklahoma, McIntosh County, Checotah — Veterans Memorial
Those Who Served All Gave Some ... Some Gave AllMap (db m73159) WM
28 Oklahoma, McIntosh County, Eufaula — Veterans Memorial
Dedicated to all who have served in the defense of our country Presented & dedicated Sept. 16, 1994Map (db m73199) HM
29 Oklahoma, Muskogee County, Haskell — Battery C, 160th Field Artillery Battalion, 45th Infantry Division MemorialThunderbirds — 1950 • Korean War Memorial • 1953 —
[Honor Roll of Veterans] (back) The Town of Haskell This memorial testifies to future generations our everlasting appreciation for all Korean War Veterans. Some gave much, others gave all. Yours was a much appreciated gift we . . . Map (db m108959) HM WM
30 Oklahoma, Muskogee County, Haskell — Battery E and Battery C 160th Field Artillery
. . . Map (db m111693) WM
31 Oklahoma, Muskogee County, Haskell — Btry B 171st Field Artillery Bn / Btry C 160th Field Artillery Bn45th Infantry Division
Btry B 171st FA BN World War II Btry C 160th FA BN Korean War Haskell, OklahomaMap (db m111686) WM
32 Oklahoma, Muskogee County, Haskell — First Haskell Casualties
Toll Donaghe • WW I • 1918 Lee Elliott • WW II • 1943 Donaghe - Elliott Post 56 Haskell Oklahoma Chartered 1934 Honoring All American Veterans In times of trouble and of war God and the Soldier we all adore With trouble ended and . . . Map (db m111692) WM
33 Oklahoma, Muskogee County, Muskogee — "The Sentry"Sculptor Genie E. Basey
In memory of Benjamin Howard Gaston, M.D. 1926 - 1997 1947 - Graduated Johns Hopkins Medical School Captain, United States Army Surgical Research Unit Brooke Army Medical Center In honor of forty years of surgical service to . . . Map (db m108930) HM WM
34 Oklahoma, Muskogee County, Muskogee — 42nd Infantry (Rainbow) Division National Memorial
This open air theatre is dedicated as a living memorial to our comrades of World War I and World War II who gave their lives in the service of their beloved country. It looks across to the Cookson Hills, the site of Camp Gruber, where the . . . Map (db m108931) HM WM
35 Oklahoma, Muskogee County, Muskogee — Honor Heights ParkDedication — 1914 - 1918 —
This park is laid like a Wreath of Honor on the highland of this city by the People of Muskogee as a tribute to those of our country who served in the World War 1914-1918 in camp or in field at home or abroad in all the multitudes of . . . Map (db m108932) WM
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36 Oklahoma, Muskogee County, Muskogee — Memorial U.S.S. Shark (SS174)Lost Feb. 11, 1942 — God Rest Their Souls —
Theodore A. Bellard MMI Walter R. Blanchard CTM John A. Bolton RM1 Thomas L. Brannan S1 Grady G. Byus, Jr. MM1 Earl W. Cassidy LTJG John P.Cooley MM2 Billy B. Crawford F3 Albert E. Croft EM2 William T. Dawson EM2 Edwin Denby, . . . Map (db m108912) HM WM
37 Oklahoma, Muskogee County, Muskogee — Muskogee Nation Commemorative StoneMay the 26th, 1850
. . . Map (db m108937) HM
38 Oklahoma, Muskogee County, Muskogee — Troops L & M, Roosevelt's Rough Riders
On this spot on May 12, 1898 200 men of the City of Muscogee and the Indian Territory were sworn into the service of their country. They valiantly defended it's ideals at San Juan Hill, Cuba as Roosevelt's . . . Map (db m108920) HM WM
39 Oklahoma, Muskogee County, Muskogee — Vietnam War MemorialMemoriam
Dedicated to the memory of the Muskogee area men who made the supreme sacrifice for freedom's cause in Vietnam by the Kiwanis Club of Muskogee Ronald Stewart Allen III SSgt Jedd Edward Ashby Sgt Rex Lee Brown PFC Michael Gene . . . Map (db m108921) WM
40 Oklahoma, Muskogee County, Muskogee — War Memorial
In Memoriam to those who served and died in defense of their country Spanish American War Mexican War World War I ——————————— In Memoriam to those who fought . . . Map (db m108923) WM
41 Oklahoma, Muskogee County, Muskogee — World War Memorial
(East Elevation) Erected in commemoration of members of the Five Civilized Tribes, whose record of enlistment, conduct in camp, and fortitude and valor on the battlefield, added lustre to the triumphant victory of our country in . . . Map (db m108942) HM WM
42 Oklahoma, Oklahoma County, Edmond — Statue of Liberty Replica
With the faith and courage of their forefathers who made possible the freedom of these United States The Boy Scouts of America dedicate this copy of the Statue of Liberty as a pledge of everlasting fidelity and loyalty . . . Map (db m170517) HM
43 Oklahoma, Oklahoma County, Luther — Veterans Memorial
To Honor All Veterans who have or are now serving our country for the preservation of peace In God We TrustMap (db m83095) WM
44 Oklahoma, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma City, Central Oklahoma City — George Washington Elm Tree
Washington first took command of the American Army under the Grandparent of this Elm at Cambridge, Mass. July 3, 1775. Raised and presented by Maryland D.A.R., marked by Oklahoma D.A.R., this tree is planted as part of the 200th Anniversary . . . Map (db m155636) HM
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45 Oklahoma, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma City, Central Oklahoma City — Liberty Bell Replica, 1950The Red River Journey
"Dedicated to you, a free citizen in a free land." So began the presentation of the Liberty Bell replica from the US Treasury Department. Using donations from major American metal companies, the French Paccard Foundry cast 55 full-sized replicas of . . . Map (db m172583) HM
46 Oklahoma, Okmulgee County, Okmulgee — Ernest ChildersFebruary 1, 1918 - March 17, 2005
Chilocco Indian School Graduate Lieutenant Colonel U.S. Army Retired Medal of Honor, World War II Valor Ernest Childers earned the Medal of Honor, the United States of America's highest military honor, when he was a 2nd Lt. in the Army's . . . Map (db m181810) WM
47 Oklahoma, Osage County, Pawhuska — First Boy Scout Troop in AmericaPawhuska, Oklahoma
Organized by Rev. John Mitchell May 1909 Rev. Mitchell • W. B. Johnson • J. L. Johnson • J. C. Ferguson • J. Hutchings • D. F. Millard • L. Copeland • R. A. McGuire • J. S. McGuire • R. E. McGuire • R. D. Foote • R. W. Blanc • N. A. Tinker • J. . . . Map (db m81173) HM
48 Oklahoma, Osage County, Pawhuska — Veterans Memorial
In Memory of All VeteransMap (db m81174) WM
49 Oklahoma, Ottawa County, Miami — American Indian War Veterans
Dedicated to American Indian War Veterans by Inter-Tribal Council, Inc. Bicentennial Project 1976Map (db m41739) HM
50 Oklahoma, Ottawa County, Miami — McPherson Post No 48 G.A.R. Civil War Memorial
To the Soldier Dead of the Civil War 1861-1865Map (db m35100) HM
51 Oklahoma, Payne County, Perkins — Frank "Pistol Pete" Eatonby Wayne Cooper
Perkins resident, Frank Eaton (1860-1958), was a colorful character out of the Old West - cowboy, scout, deputy U.S. Marshal, author, and living model for the OSU Cowboy.Map (db m187792) HM
52 Oklahoma, Pittsburg County, McAlester — Veterans Memorial
Dedicated to all men and women of the United States Armed Forces Past - Present - FutureMap (db m73432) HM
53 Oklahoma, Rogers County, Claremore — George Washington
"...knowledge is in every country the surest basis of public happiness, in one in which the measures of government receive their impression so immediately from the sense of the community as is ours it is proportionably essential..." First . . . Map (db m59936) HM
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54 Oklahoma, Rogers County, Claremore — Oklahoma Military Academy Killed in Action Memorial1919 - 1971
In lasting memory of all OMA cadets who gave their lives while serving with distinction and honor in the Armed Forces of the United States, as well as the Allied Forces of Canada and the United Kingdom. Their lives exemplify, to the fullest . . . Map (db m59934) HM
55 Oklahoma, Rogers County, Oologah — Veterans Memorial
In remembrance of all who answered when their country called Dedicated 11-16-1991Map (db m111459) WM
56 Oklahoma, Stephens County, Duncan — Lest We Forget
These veterans died so that we Americans could worship God in our own way and preserve our great heritage "Freedom" V.F.W. Post 1192 John "Steve" BrodieMap (db m57692) HM
57 Oklahoma, Tulsa County, Collinsville — Veterans Building
This building is dedicated to those who served our country by the community of Collinsville Lest We Forget Dedicated to the memory of our departed comradesMap (db m111484) WM
58 Oklahoma, Tulsa County, Collinsville — War Memorial
Army [Seal and Soldier's Creed] I am an American Soldier. I am a warrior and a member of a team. I serve the people of the United States and live the Army Values. I will always place the mission first. I will never accept defeat. . . . Map (db m111486) WM
59 Oklahoma, Tulsa County, Tulsa, Florence Park — Replica of the Statue of Liberty
With the faith and courage of their forefathers who made possible the freedom of these United States The Boy Scouts of America dedicated this replica of the Statue of Liberty as a pledge of everlasting fidelity and loyalty 40th . . . Map (db m111406) HM
60 Oklahoma, Tulsa County, Tulsa, Gilcrease Hills — Simón Bolívar
Liberator of Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia and Panamá. Born: Caracas, Venezuela July 24, 1783 Died: Santa Marta, Colombia December 17, 1830 "I prefer the title of Citizen to that of Liberator, because while the latter . . . Map (db m68030) HM
61 Oklahoma, Wagoner County, Coweta — Veterans Memorial
Land of the Free because of the Brave [Armed Forces emblems] POW☆MIA You are not forgotten Dedicated by Rolling Thunder Oklahoma 14 June 2011 Army Spc Jonathan Paul Barnes KIA Iraq July 26, 2003 Marine Sgt James . . . Map (db m109863) WM
62 Oklahoma, Wagoner County, Wagoner — Semore Park
Honoring Margie Semore and the late Jack Semore. Margie was Salutatorian of the Wagoner High School Class of '38 and began her career with Wagoner County Abstract, eventually becoming the owner. Jack was a S/Sgt., in the 142nd Engineer . . . Map (db m68089) HM
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63 Oklahoma, Wagoner County, Wagoner — World War II Memorial
Dedicated to the Sons of Wagoner County who gave their lives during the Second World War. "By this living symbol we will remember that they did not die in vain."Map (db m68075) WM
 
 
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