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Medal of Honor Recipients Historical Markers
Markers associated with the named recipients of the Medal of Honor, the highest award for valor which can be bestowed upon an individual serving in the Armed Services of the United States.
On Madison Street at North Marion Street, on the right when traveling east on Madison Street.
During the Inchon invasion in Korea, September 15, 1950, Marine 1st Lieutenant Lopez's platoon was engaging the enemy. Exposing himself to hostile fire he attempted to hurl a grenade into the pillbox whose fire was pinning them down. Wounded, he . . . — — Map (db m31703) HM
Near U.S. 301, 0.2 miles south of E Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
Medal of Honor
For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of life, above and beyond the call of duty, in action involving actual conflict with an opposing armed force.
The Medal of Honor is the United . . . — — Map (db m197353) HM WM
On North Armenia Avenue at West Lemon Street, on the right when traveling south on North Armenia Avenue.
At the outbreak of the Spanish-American War, this area was the campsite of the 1st United States Volunteer Cavalry Regiment commanded by Colonel Leonard Wood (Medal of Honor recipient) and later Lieutenant Colonel Theodore Roosevelt.
Known as . . . — — Map (db m132476) HM
Near U.S. 301, 0.2 miles south of East Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, on the right when traveling south.
Official Citation
The President of the United States of America, authorized by the Act of Congress, April 4, 2005, has awarded in the name of Congress the Medal of Honor to
Sergeant First Class Paul R. Smith
United States Army . . . — — Map (db m193726) HM WM
Near Main Street (Florida Route 19) at Clark Road, on the right when traveling north.
Robert M. McTureous, Jr. Private United States Marine Corps Born: March 26, 1924 Killed in Action: June 1945 Awarded his countrys highest award The Medal of Honor ”For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above . . . — — Map (db m167318) WM
On South Bronough Street, 0.1 miles south of West Pensacola Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
Broward County
To the greatest generation of Americans,
who have borne the battle, sacrificed their lives and
preserved the freedoms we enjoy today.
We will remember them forever.
We salute Broward Countys only Medal of . . . — — Map (db m210373) WM
On South Bronough Street, 0.1 miles south of West Pensacola Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
Highlands County
Never Forget
There is nothing more valuable than freedom
and the price of that freedom is high.
USS Highlands (APA-119)
U.S. Navy Attack Transport Ship with two battle stars
Major Tommy . . . — — Map (db m210874) WM
On South Bronough Street, 0.1 miles south of West Pensacola Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
Lake County
In honor of the Lake County World War II veterans who served
their country for peace, honor and glory, and for those that
sacrificed their lives defending the freedom we all cherish.
Medal of Honor Recipient, . . . — — Map (db m210471) WM
On South Bronough Street, 0.1 miles West Pensacola Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
Palm Beach County
Palm Beach County salutes
its WW II veterans and civilian volunteers
and recognizes local landmarks
that played prominently in our countrys war effort.
The Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse and
Lake Worth . . . — — Map (db m210509) HM WM
On South Bronough Street, 0.1 miles south of W. Pensacola Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
Polk County
This memorial plaque is dedicated to Medal of Honor recipient
Private James Henry Mills,
United States Army, of Fort Meade, Florida.
Private Mills displayed exceptional gallantry, valor
devotion to duty, and . . . — — Map (db m210985) WM
On South Bronough Street, 0.1 miles south of West Pensacola Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
Seminole County
June 1942 - May 1946
Naval Air Station - Sanford, Florida
fighter and dive bomber training base
Seminole County honors all World War II veterans
including
Medal of Honor posthumous recipient . . . — — Map (db m211042) WM
Near East Fort King Street, 0.1 miles south of E Silver Springs Blvd..
[front]
Criteria for Award
The Medal of Honor, established by Joint Resolution of Congress 12 July 1862 (amended by Act of 9 July 1918 and Act of 25 July 1963) is awarded in the name of Congress to a person who, while a . . . — — Map (db m199124) WM
Near East Fort King Street, 0.1 miles south of East Silver Springs Boulevard.
Medal of Honor Recipients
3rd Reconnaissance Battalion.
Duty Honor Pride
Frank S. Reasoner
Alpha Company
12 July 1965
Terrence C. Graves
3rd Force Recon Co.
16 February 1968
Robert H. Jenkins, Jr. . . . — — Map (db m198688) WM
Near East Fort King Street, 0.1 miles south of East Silver Springs Boulevard.
Medal of Honor Recipients
of the Jewish Faith
Benjamin Levy 3-1865 Abraham Cohn 8-1865 Leopoldo Karpeles 4-1870 Simon Suhler 11-1876 David Orbansky 8-1879 Samuel Gross 5-1917 Sydney G. Gumpertz 2-1919 Benjamin Kaufman . . . — — Map (db m198455) WM
Airman First Class John Levitow was a loadmaster aboard a C-47 gunship on a night combat air patrol mission near Long Binh Army Post, Republic of Vietnam, 24 February 1969. His aircraft was hit by enemy ground fire. The enemy fire wounded half the . . . — — Map (db m99749) HM WM
On the evening of 24 February 1967, Captain Hilliard A. Wilbanks was flying his 488th combat mission as a Forward Air Controller. While covering South Vietnamese Army Rangers and their American advisors in the O-1E Bird Dog, he discovered a . . . — — Map (db m99772) HM WM
On 29 June, 1972, Captain Steven L. Bennett and a Marine observer were flying near Quang Tri, Republic of Vietnam. Responding to a call from a South Vietnamese unit pinned down by the enemy, he requested tactical air support, but none was available. . . . — — Map (db m99755) HM WM
First Lieutenant Fleming was the aircraft commander of a UH-1F transport helicopter near Duc Co in the Republic of Vietnam's central highlands, 26 November 1968. He unhesitatingly flew to the aid of a six-man Special Forces Long Range Reconnaissance . . . — — Map (db m99815) HM
Lieutenant Colonel Jackson was the aircraft commander of an unarmed C-123 transport flying a tactical emergency evacuation mission to rescue three remaining survivors at the Special Forces camp at Kham Duc, Republic of Vietnam, on 12 May 1968. The . . . — — Map (db m99813) HM
Lieutenant Colonel Jones flew an A-1H Skyraider on a rescue mission on 1 September 1968 in search of a downed U.S. pilot near Dong Hoi, North Vietnam. Although his aircraft was hit repeatedly by enemy fire, he continued his search until he sighted . . . — — Map (db m99802) HM
Major Fisher was an A-1E pilot at A Shau, South Vietnam on 10 March 1966. The Special Forces camp was attacked by 2,000 North Vietnamese Army Regulars. Tops of 1,500-foot hills were obscured by an 800-foot ceiling, limiting maneuverability and . . . — — Map (db m99811) HM WM
Medal of Honor Recipients
World War I
2nd.Lt. Erwin R. Bleckley Oct. 6, 1918, Binarville, France
2nd.Lt. Harold E. Goettler Oct. 6, 1918, Binarville, France
2nd.Lt. Frank Luke Jr. Sept. 29, 1918, Murvaux, France . . . — — Map (db m99915) WM
Medal of Honor Recipients
Korea
Maj. George A. Davis Jr. Feb. 10, 1952, Sinuiju-Yalu River, N.Korea
Maj. Charles J. Loring Jr. Nov. 22, 1952, Sniper Ridge, N.Korea
Maj. Louis J. Sebille Aug. 5, 1950, Hamch'ang, . . . — — Map (db m99916) WM
Medal of Honor Recipients
Vietnam
Capt.Steven L. Bennett June 29, 1972, Quang Tri, S. Vietnam
Col. George E. Day Conspicuous Gallantry while POW
Maj. Merlyn H. Dethlefsen Mar. 10, 1967, Thai Nguyen, N. Vietnam . . . — — Map (db m99918) WM
Medal of Honor Recipients
World War II
Lt. Col. Addison E. Baker · Aug. 1, 1943 - Ploesti, Romania
Maj. Richard I. Bong · Oct. 10 - Nov. 15, 1944 - Southwest Pacific
Maj. Horace S. Carswell Jr. · Oct. 26, 1944 - South . . . — — Map (db m100432) WM
The highest U.S. Military decoration, awarded by Congress to members of the Armed Forces for gallantry and bravery at the risk of life beyond the call of duty in action against the enemy: established 1862. Florida Army Air Force PFC. . . . — — Map (db m238024) HM WM
Near Lake Beulah Drive, 0.1 miles north of Lime Street.
Private James H. Mills
Company F 15th Infantry
United States Army
May 3, 1923 - November 11, 1973
★ ★
Medal of Honor
For Conspicuous Gallantry
May 24, 1944
Cisterna Di Littoria, Italy
The . . . — — Map (db m197294) WM
On Veterans Boulevard south of Loop State Route 72, on the right when traveling east.
Support
When our mom deployed
and we lived with our grandparents
we lived in a town that did not have
military parents.
It was hard not having
other military kids around.
Military kids know how it feels
when a parent . . . — — Map (db m242846) WM
Although the statue reconstructs the actions of Medal of Honor recipient, Michael Thornton, carrying the wounded Medal of Honor recipient, Tom Norris, off the battlefield, the statue encompasses the ultimate importance of a swim buddy and these . . . — — Map (db m186595) WM
On S Riverside Drive, 0.1 miles Lytle Avenue, on the left when traveling south.
A Man To Rely On
U.S. Army PFC
Emory L. Bennett
Born 12/20/29 _ New Smyrna Beach
1st Volusia County Native to Receive
The Congressional
Medal Of Honor
Waged a one-man assault to
provide covering fire for
B . . . — — Map (db m148767) WM
On South Pierce Street (U.S. 1/23) 0.4 miles south of Williams Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
Welcome to Alma Bacon County, Georgia Home of Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient 2nd Lt. Daniel Warnell Lee, Sr. Awarded January 23, 1946 — — Map (db m245985) WM
Near West Main Street (Georgia Route 113) west of South Public Square, on the right when traveling west.
On April 12, 1862, Union spies led by James Andrews hijacked the locomotive General in Kennesaw, GA. The raiders ran north in hopes of burning bridges, ripping up rails, and cutting telegraph wires on the Georgia owned W&A RR. The plan would prevent . . . — — Map (db m190652) HM
On Poplar Street (U.S. 41) at 1st Street, on the right when traveling east on Poplar Street.
Medal of Honor
Reverse
Sgt. Rodney Maxwell Davis
United States Marine Corps
April 7, 1942 Sept. 6, 1967
Macon, Georgia Quang Nam Province, Vietnam
For conspicious gallantry and intrepidity at the . . . — — Map (db m53214) HM WM
On Juniper Street at 3rd Street, on the left when traveling south on Juniper Street.
James J. Andrews, leader of the Andrews Raiders, was executed a few feet southeast on June 7, 1862. Andrews a native of Hancock County, now West Virginia, was a civilian spy for the Union Army who led 20 Union soldiers and another civilian to Big . . . — — Map (db m30504) HM
Memorial to Hilliard Almond Wilbanks-Awarded the Medal of Honor in the name of Congress. Rank-Captain United States Air Force; Organization-21st Tactical Air Support Squadron, Nha Trang Air Force Base; Mortally Wounded-near Dalat, Republic of . . . — — Map (db m62192) WM
Near Oak Avenue (U.S. 129) south of Russell / Robins Pkwy, on the left when traveling south.
"Awarded for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity of the risk of life, above and beyond the call of duty in action involving actual conflict with an opposing armed force" United States Air Force Medal of Honor Recipients World War I . . . — — Map (db m44306) HM
The Infantry Honors Specialist Ross A. McGinnis 1st Battalion, 26th Infantry Division Medal of Honor Operation Iraqi Freedom 14 June 2009Specialist Ross A. McGinnis distinguished himself by acts of gallantry, and intrepidity above and beyond the . . . — — Map (db m61862) HM WM
On Fort Benning Road, 1.6 miles Matheson Road, on the right when traveling south.
Front
Dedicated to the loyalty, spirit,
and courage of those who served
the Regiment and those who will.
Rear
Medal of Honor
Recipients
Pvt Joseph P. Martinez
G.O. 71, 27 October 1943
LTC Don Carlos . . . — — Map (db m114297) WM
Near South Dudley Street just south of West Lamar Street (Georgia Route 49), on the right when traveling south.
Corporal U.S. Army Sumter County, Georgia B. July 20, 1931 D. Sept. 1, 1950 Naktong River Korea Awarded Congressional Medal of Honor In honor of those who gave their all in our four wars. Dedicated to all veterans of Sumter County to the honor . . . — — Map (db m190942) HM WM
On Golden Isles Highway (U.S. 341/23) near Glenwood Road (State Highway 19), on the right when traveling north.
Major General James E. Livingston
United States Marine Corps
Graduate of Lumber City High School
1957
Medal Of Honor Recipient
— · · —
For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity
at the risk of his life above and . . . — — Map (db m22030) HM
On Lee Gordan Mill Terrace east of Red Belt Road, on the left when traveling east.
Captain Horace Porter was Chief of
Ordnance for the , Army of the
Cumberland. During the Battle of
Chickamauga Porter served as a
volunteer aide to General
Rosecrans. During the Confederate
breakthrough on September
20 Rosecrans yelled, . . . — — Map (db m142987) HM
On Lee Gordan Mill Terrace east of Red Belt Road, on the left when traveling east.
At the start of the American Civil War
William E. Richey enlisted in Company A of the
15" Ohio Infantry Regiment. He was a corporal
when he came to north Georgia in September
1863.
In his report of the
battle, Lieutenant Colonel
Frank . . . — — Map (db m142990) HM
On Lee Gordan Mill Terrace east of Red Belt Road, on the left when traveling east.
Unlike most Civil War soldiers,
William J. Carson (1) did not join one of
the state volunteer regiments but went in
the 15th United States Infantry
Regiment. As a musician he rallied his
unit in every action from Shiloh to
Chickamauga. In . . . — — Map (db m192754) HM
Launched 24 July 1943 (shield logo) Commissioned 20 November 1943
USS Parche SS-384
These men served aboard during her six war patrols
( 191 names)
* Wolf Pack Commander
** Commanding Officer of USS Parche
*** Lost at Sea- - 10 February . . . — — Map (db m111817) WM
On Kalia Road at Maluhia Road, on the left when traveling south on Kalia Road.
Named in honor of Staff Sergeant Robert T. Kuroda, 442nd Regimental Combat Team.
On 20 October 1944, during the battle of Bruyeres, France, Sergeant Kuroda led his squad in an attack against a strongly defended enemy position. He deployed . . . — — Map (db m13256) HM
On Kalakaua Avenue north of Saratoga Road, on the right when traveling south.
Honoring the World War II Veterans of the 100th Infantry Battalion (Separate), the 442nd Regimental Combat Team, the Military Intelligence Service, and the 1399th Engineer Construction Battalion.
“Veterans who served in these units, . . . — — Map (db m26939) HM
On Keister Road, 1 mile south of County Road 1000N, on the right when traveling south.
William F. Dean, Korean War, Carlyle
James L. Hull, Span-Amer War, Patoka
Joseph S. Labille, Civil War, Vandalia
Robert H. McCard, WWII, Centralia
Marcellus J. Newman, Civil War, Richview
Elbridge Robinson, Civil War, Patoka . . . — — Map (db m239020) WM
On 26th Street east of Kostner Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
On February 13, 1945, at the age of 22,
while serving with the 511th
Parachute Infantry Regiment in the
Battle of Luzon, Philippine Islands,
Manuel Perez Jr. was awarded, for
action above and beyond the call
of duty, the Congressional . . . — — Map (db m237934) WM
On 26th Street east of Kostner Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
Manuel Pιrez, Jr. was born on March 3, 1923 in Oklahoma City, OK. Relocating to Chicago's Little Village neighborhood at the age of two. Pιrez was educated in the Chicago Public School system and belonged to the St. Francis of Assisi . . . — — Map (db m237938) HM WM
Near Higgins Road (Illinois Route 72) 0.3 miles west of East River Road.
[Front:]
1947 2001
[Rear:]
God Country Honor Duty
Walter J. Sawkiw
Memorial Walkway
Dedicated Veterans Day
November 11, 2023
For his outstanding efforts in the Ukrainian American community, to include the acquisition . . . — — Map (db m240079) WM
Medal of Honor-Recipient Posthumous, Milton L. Olive III Park, PFC U.S. Army Company B, 2b Battalion (Airborne) 503d Infantry, 173 Airborne Brigade, Vietnam, 1965. Citation:
For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life . . . — — Map (db m114226) WM
On Tripp Avenue, 0.2 miles south of Roosevelt Road, on the right when traveling south.
[South-facing side, etched into the stone:]
Born Feb. 5, 1896, Alachata,
Asia Minor.
Killed in action near
Belleau Woods, France
July 18, 1918.
Pvt. 1st Cl. Co. H 103rd Inf.
26th Div. U.S. Army A.E.F.
Posthumously awarded . . . — — Map (db m239679) WM
On Park Street at College Street, on the left when traveling east on Park Street.
Among Elginites who served in the Civil War, there were 153 students, teachers, administrators and trustees from Elgin Academy.
Academy student Leverett Kelley was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor for heroic action in combat at Missionary . . . — — Map (db m63437) HM WM
Born December 23, 1923
United States Marine Corps
1st Battalion, 4th Marines, 6th Marine Division
Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient
For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and . . . — — Map (db m116062) HM WM
On Washington Street at South West Street, on the right when traveling east on Washington Street.
A resident of Glen Rock Avenue in Waukegan and a musician in Company C, 55th Illinois Infantry
He is the youngest soldier ever to be awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor for his bravery on the battlefield at Vicksburg, Mississippi on May . . . — — Map (db m115973) HM WM
On East Hickory Street just west of North Vermillion Street, on the right when traveling west.
The City of Streator wishes to thank artist Gene Davis for his inspiration of the American Heroes Mural for the City Park. Thank You to these donors AMVETS Post 120 Streator Firefighters #56 City of Streator Doug Patterson Joe . . . — — Map (db m185338) WM
On North Vermillion Street just north of East Hickory Street, on the right when traveling south.
[south]Dedicated to All area men who fought in the American Civil War [east]In honor of Orion P. Howe youngest recipient of Congressional Medal of Honor [west]In honor of Lyston D. Howe youngest to serve in the Civil . . . — — Map (db m185100) HM WM
On Palmyra Street (Illinois Route 2) east of Palmyra Road, on the right when traveling west.
Engine: J-75-P-19W with 26,500 lb. thrust
Speed: Supersonic-Mach 2 at altitude above 36,000 ft.
Maximum range: 2390 miles with max ceiling at 48,500 ft.
Armament:1 20mm M61A1 Vulcan Gatling Gun
with 1028 rounds
or 16-750 lb conventional . . . — — Map (db m239051) HM WM
On Vandalia Street (Illinois Route 159) just north of Tillotson Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
Modern Era - War on Terror
M4A1 Carbine
Curly
The kneeling soldier statue represents the homage given to fellow warriors and "Fallen Heroes," past and present, as he or she is "Called to Duty".
WWII - Korean . . . — — Map (db m169639) HM WM
On 3rd Street (Illinois Route 18) at Main Street, on the right when traveling east on 3rd Street.
Medal of Honor citation
For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty as commander of a submarine coordinated attack group with flag in the U.S.S. Sculpin, during the ninth war patrol of . . . — — Map (db m183533) WM
U.S. Navy submarines paid heavily for their success in World War II. A total of 374 Officers and 3,131 men are on board these 52 U.S. Submarines still on “Patrol”.
Albacore, Amerjack, Arconaut, Barbel, Bonefish, Bullhead, Capelin, . . . — — Map (db m92808) WM
On South College Avenue (Illinois Route 94) at Southeast 3rd Street (Illinois Route 94), on the left when traveling north on South College Avenue.
This monument commemorates Roosevelt Military Academy and 3,059 cadets who attended the school from 1931-1973. The academy was named after our 26th President, Theodore Roosevelt, recipient of the Noble Peace Prize and Congressional Medal of . . . — — Map (db m171195) HM
Near Walnut Street at Old U.S. 51, on the right when traveling north.
This tree dedicated by the Veterans Administration in 1976 to America's Medal of Honor recipients who helped make this bicentennial observance possible "by gallantry above and beyond the call of duty" — — Map (db m161414) WM
One of the successful projects at Rock Island Arsenal's Research and Development Division in 1961 and 1962 was the design and development of the XM37 cradle and recoil mechanism and the XM31 carriage for the XM102 howitzer. — — Map (db m93133) WM
On Main Street just east of Symington Drive, on the left when traveling east.
Mobility warrior and national hero, Col. Jackson was awarded the Medal Of Honor, for his actions on 12 May 1968 at U. S. special forces camp at Kham Duc, South Vietnam. Piloting his C-123 at 9,000 feet over the camp , he began a rapid descent to . . . — — Map (db m183907) HM
On Goettler St at B St., on the left when traveling west on Goettler St.
First Lieutenant, United States Air Force
Congressional Medal of Honor.
Extraordinary heroism in airdropping supplies in the Argonne Forest.
October 1918.
Flight Training Scott Field, 1917, — — Map (db m188271) WM
On Main Street just east of Symington Drive, on the right when traveling east.
Sergeant William Pitsenbarger exemplified the highest professional standard and traditions of military service. In 1965, he was assigned as a para rescue crew member to DET 6, 38th Air Rescue and recovery squadron, Bien Hoa Air Base, Vietnam. He . . . — — Map (db m183924) HM WM
On North Main Street at Young Avenue, on the right when traveling north on North Main Street.
The Medal of Honor was established during the Civil War and is the highest military decoration for bravery that can be awarded to any individual in the United States.
The names listed on this monument, are the men from Illinois who have . . . — — Map (db m191549) WM
On North Hazel Street south of Cherry Street, on the right when traveling south.
In memory of Major Kenneth D. Bailey, U.S.M.C., Congressional Medal of Honor Winner for bravery in World War II.
A 1930 Danville High School graduate, he was Commanding Officer of Company C, First Raiders Battalion, which attacked Japanese . . . — — Map (db m31963) HM
On West High Street west of Mary Street, on the right when traveling west.
Dearborn County
Medal of Honor Citations
Civil War
Name - Awarded
Pvt. William Shepherd - May 3, 1865
Pvt. Frank Stolz - July 9, 1894
Pvt. David H. Helms - July 26, 1894
Pvt. Thomas A. Blasdel - August 11, 1894
Pvt. . . . — — Map (db m22171) HM
John R. Kissinger, who lived in Huntington in his latter years, became the first volunteer to subject himself to the bite of an infected mosquito (1900) in an experiment to identify the cause of "Yellow Jack" (Yellow Fever). This successful . . . — — Map (db m239627) HM
On East Main Street east of Jefferson Street, on the right when traveling east. Reported permanently removed.
In Honor of A Native Son
Samuel Woodfill
Major, United States Army
Born near Bryantsburg, Indiana
June 6, 1887
Died Vevay, Indiana
August 10, 1951
Buried in Arlington Naational Cemetery
"The . . . — — Map (db m241841) WM
On East Main Street, on the right when traveling east.
In honor of a native son
Samuel Woodfill
Major, United States Army
born near Bryantsburg, Indiana
January 6, 1883
Died Vevay, Indiana
August 10, 1951
Buried in Arlington National
Cemetery
"The outstanding American soldier
in . . . — — Map (db m242693) HM WM
Near Lake Shore Drive, 0.1 miles west of Franklin Street, on the left when traveling west.
Rank and Organization: Private First Class, U.S. Marine Corps, Headquarters and Service Company, 3d Battalion, 5th Marines, 1st Marine Division. Place and Date: Fire Support Base Tomahawk, Quang Nam Province, Republic of Vietnam. 1 March 1969. . . . — — Map (db m77364) HM WM
On East Washington Street at North Pearl Street, on the left when traveling east on East Washington Street.
Frank H. Ono, a second generation Japanese American, would serve with honor and distinction during WWII in Company G 442nd Infantry Regimental Combat Team near Castellina, Italy on July 4, 1944. His selfless actions held the enemy at bay by making . . . — — Map (db m194895) HM WM
On State Road 63, 0.5 miles north of Maple Avenue.
This bridge commemorates the memory of Charles Gene Abrell, Corporal, First Marines of the United States First Marine Division, posthumous holder of the Congressional Medal of Honor. Born August 12, 1931. Died June 10, 1951. — — Map (db m8922) HM
On Park Street, 0.1 miles east of 3rd Street, on the left when traveling south.
Medal of Honor
WWII Iwo Jima Campaign
15-16 March 1945
Pharmacist's Mate 1st Class
2d Battalion, 24th Marines, 4th Marine Division
U.S. Navy — — Map (db m22944) HM
On Main Street (County Road H38) at South Curve Street, on the right when traveling east on Main Street.
☆ Jimmie Howard, a Marine Corps SSG, served in Viet Cong and Korea. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions on Hill 488, along with many additional honors. ☆ The Iowa Army Ammunition Plant has been an important asset . . . — — Map (db m181877) HM WM
On East Lincolnway Street west of North Chestnut Street, on the right when traveling west.
This monument, moved here from Wiesbaden Germany, was rededicated June 12, 1993. Jefferson native Capt. Darrell Lindsey, on his 46th mission on Aug. 9, 1944, led a 30-plane group to attack a bridge near Paris, France, in World War II. Near the . . . — — Map (db m168838) WM
On East Washington Street (Business U.S. 34) just east of South Main Street, on the right when traveling east.
In honor of those who served In tribute to those who perished In gratitude to those now serving Avenue of Flags of Henry County Iowa Veterans Memorial[south side]Medal of Honor Recipients from Henry County Charles A. Swan USA . . . — — Map (db m240483) HM WM
Near East Main Street, 0.1 miles east of Walnut Street, on the right when traveling east.
In April of 1862 Reddick, a corporal in the 33rd Ohio Infantry, participated in a raid 200 miles behind Confederate lines that came to be known as The Great Locomotive Chase. Reddick was captured and spent nearly a year in Confederate prisons, . . . — — Map (db m176038) HM
On 16th Street / Glenn Miller Avenue (U.S. 71) south of Essie Davison Drive, on the left when traveling south.
POW / MIA
Duty Honor Sacrifice
——————————
"America means freedom and there's no expression of freedom quite so sincere as music."
Major Glenn Miller
1Lt Vernon Baker . . . — — Map (db m88026) WM
On Main Street at 16th Street / Glenn Miller Avenue, on the left when traveling east on Main Street.
One of 7 African-Americans to receive the
Medal of Honor for WWII
Awarded January 13, 1997
Clarinda High School Graduate 1939
For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his own life above and beyond the call of duty in . . . — — Map (db m87435) WM
Near South Jefferson Way (U.S. 65/69) south of 10th Street, on the left when traveling south.
In honor of
Junior D. Edwards
SFC U.S. Army
Oct 2, 1926 Jan 2, 1951
The only Iowan in
the Korean Conflict to receive
the Congressional Medal
of Honor — — Map (db m62723) WM
On West Main Street just west of Winnebago Street, on the left when traveling west.
Billed in the Decorah Public Opinion headline of the time as the biggest day in the history of this county, thousands of residents of Decorah and Winneshiek County gathered on September 18, 1917 to send off the first contingent of World War I . . . — — Map (db m235988) HM
On N. 5th Ave at E. Main St, on the right when traveling north on N. 5th Ave.
Ray "Bubba" Sorensen painted this rock in June 2017.
The west face includes images of Sgt. Charles Floyd and the Floyd Monument in Sioux City, Iowa.
Sgt. Floyd was a United States explorer, a non-commissioned officer in the U.S. Army . . . — — Map (db m126927) WM
On Washington Street near Madison Avenue (U.S. 54), on the left when traveling north.
Frederick Funston, five feet four and slightly built, went from this farm to a life of amazing adventure. Youthful exploring expeditions in this country were followed by two years in the Arctic from which he returned down the Yukon river 1,500 miles . . . — — Map (db m53285) HM
On Old Fort Boulevard at Oak Street, on the left when traveling west on Old Fort Boulevard.
[Side A]
1st Lieut. William D. Hawkins
United States Marine Corps
Born: Fort Scott, Ks April 19, 1914
Battle of Tarawa: November 20-21, 1943
Buried: Punch Bowl National Cemetery, Hawaii
Private George F. Pond
Co. C, 3rd . . . — — Map (db m66811) WM
On 14 July 1965, the 2nd Battalion, 16th Infantry arrived at Vung Tau, Vietnam, aboard the U.S.N.S Gordon. Three months later, on 10 October 1965, the 1st Battalion, 16th Infantry arrived at Vung Tau aboard the U.S.N.S Mann. During . . . — — Map (db m89131) HM WM
On Henry Drive, 0.4 miles south of Stuart Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
Named in honor of Private Robert T. Henry, 16th Infantry, 1st Infantry Division, posthumously awarded the MEDAL OF HONOR for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty in action at Luchen, Germany 3 . . . — — Map (db m43969) WM
On Delaware Street (State Highway 101) south of Main Street, on the left when traveling north.
Roll of Honored Dead
R J Dilorenzo Lester W Hittle Billy B Maxwell Alfred Polson Ray Preistly George W Roles Delbert W Seger George Taylor Jearl Thompson Roscoe Wilson
Samuel Triplett
Congressional Medal of Honor . . . — — Map (db m60791) WM
Near Commercial Street (State Highway 99), on the right when traveling south.
Medal of Honor
Sgt
US Marine Corps
World War II
Feb 14 1918
Jul 8 1944
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Sergeant Grant R. Timmerman
United States Marine Corps WWII
KIA 8 July 1944 Saipan Island
United States Navy . . . — — Map (db m49873) WM
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