Upper Arlington in Franklin County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
William Michael O'Leary
1896-1989
— Military hero, inventor, community leader, friend to many —
Photographed By Mark Moxley-Knapp, May 1, 2023
1. William Michael O'Leary Marker
From 1914 to 1918, Mike served in the Canadian Expeditionary Force, in the front lines trenches of France. He became the most decorated WW1 Canadian Forces soldier.
After the war Mike became an American citizen, engineer and inventor. He held 8 patents and is credited with developing the automated bowling pin spotter.
O'Leary was one of the founding members of the Upper Arlington senior center, president of the Upper Arlington senior advisory counsel and elected to the Ohio senior citizen hall of fame.
William Michael O'Leary led an exemplary life as devoted husband father and friend to many. He and his wife Hazel had two daughters, Mary Elizabeth and Patricia Ann.
Erected 1990 by Upper Arlington Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Industry & Commerce • Sports • War, World I. A significant historical year for this entry is 1896.
Location. 40° 1.887′ N, 83° 3.081′ W. Marker is in Upper Arlington, Ohio, in Franklin County. Marker is at the intersection of Tremont Road and Kenny Road, on
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Arthur G. James (here, next to this marker); William Sloss Van Fossen (here, next to this marker); Ruth Mougey Worrell (here, next to this marker); John Peter Minton (here, next to this marker); James A. Rhodes (here, next to this marker); W.W. "Woody" Hayes (here, next to this marker); L. Marvin Moorehead (here, next to this marker); J. Stewart Collins (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Upper Arlington.
Photographed By Mark Moxley-Knapp, May 1, 2023
2. Wall of Honor
Photographed By Mark Moxley-Knapp, May 1, 2023
3. Wall of Honor
Credits. This page was last revised on May 22, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 14, 2023, by Mark Moxley-Knapp of Columbus, Ohio. This page has been viewed 44 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 14, 2023, by Mark Moxley-Knapp of Columbus, Ohio. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
