War Memorial of Deerfield Ohio
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BigPapaMark
N 41° 01.487 W 081° 03.025
17T E 495761 N 4541509
This three sided memorial honors the men who fought in WWI, WWII, Korea, and Vietnam. Next to this is another memorial that honors the men who gave their all in WWI, WWII, and Korea. I am combining both because of their close proximity.
Waymark Code: WM5Q20
Location: Ohio, United States
Date Posted: 02/01/2009
Views: 12
Located in Deerfield's town center there are three memorials here. One is a Civil War Memorial, and will be posted in that category. The other two are multi war memorials. The three sided memorial is dedicated to all the me who fought in World War One, World War Two, Korea, and Vietnam. Not only does it honor the men who gave all for their country, but it honors all the men who served as well.
The second memorial is dedicated to the fallen heroes of World War One, World War Two, and Korea.
I am not sure why there are two memorials so close to each other, but it is very interesting.
To often in our society the people who fought for freedom become forgotten. This memorial is a lasting "Thank You" from the community to all who fought to keep our great nation free.
Deerfield is a small town almost centered between Youngstown and Akron. The Deerfield circle is exactly that. It is where four roads intersect, and they made a very nice green area in the center. There are three monuments placed on this green area, so whenever you pass by you can honor the men who served.
Type of Memorial: Multi-War Memorial
Wars mentioned (Multi-war only):
The first monument honors all the men who served in:
World War One
World War Two
The Korean War
The Vietnam War
The second monument was dedicated before The Vietnam War.
In Honor Of: IN HONOR OF THOSE WHO SERVED
Marker Text:
The first monument is three sided.
The First Side:
In Honor Of Those Who Served In W.W.I. with all the names who served.
In Honor Of Those Who Served In Korea with all the names who served.
Second Side:
In Honor Of Those Who Served In W.W.II with all the names who served.
Third Side:
In Honor Of Those Who Served In Vietnam with all the names who served.
Second Memorial:
First Side:
THIS MEMORIAL DEDICATED BY
DEERFIELD TOWNSHIP
TO HONOR OUR VALIANT DEFENDERS OF FREEDOM WHO GAVE THEMSELVES
IN SERVICE AND SACRIFICE
FOR GOD AND COUNTRY
IN MEMORIAM
WORLD WAR l
DAVID EVANS
WLLIAM MANN
GEORGE KNIGHT
HOMER GIRARD
WORLD WAR ll
WILLIAM GROWDER
DEAN LANDFEAR
ARLAND VAN CAMP
Side 2:
DEDICATED IN HONOR OF
2ND LT. JAMES S. WALKER. JR.
AND
CORP. PAUL R. KIRKBRIDE
WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES
IN THE SERVICE OF THEIR COUNTRY
DURING THE KOREAN CONFLICT
BY
THE CITIZENS OF DEERFIELD. OHIO
THROUGH
THE AMERICAN LEGION POST NO. 713
1955
Date of dedication: the one memorial shows 1955
Who Put it Here?: The citizens of Deerfield Ohio
Description of Memorial:
Their are actually three memorials nestled in this small green area, two of them are multi war memorials, with the one dedicated in 1955 It is interesting enough to see one multi war memorial, but I can't say I have ever seen two memorials like this so close together.
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