War Eagle - Hamilton, IL
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member YoSam.
N 40° 23.808 W 091° 21.090
15T E 639900 N 4473104
"This POW/MIA monument is in a small triangular park at the junction of US 136 and Hwy 96 in Hamilton IL." ~ Peter and Gloria
Waymark Code: WMNWCH
Location: Illinois, United States
Date Posted: 05/11/2015
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member lumbricus
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County of art: Hancock County
Location of art: POW/MIA Memorial, traffic triangle, US 136 & IL 96, W. side of Hamilton
Artist: Unknown
Erected by: VFW post 5256 & Hamilton American Legion
Date etected: July 4, 2003

This flag pole and eagle memorial is being dedicated this 4th day of July 2003 in the name of Glen Pilkington who was held as a Prisoner of War for more than 43 months during World War II. In addition, the dedication extends to all past present and future Prisoners of War or Missing in Action. Further, it is dedicated to all men and women who served in the Armed Forces of the United States of America. People and businesses of the area provided funds for this project. The Hamilton Community Development Coalition and Hamilton Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 5256 developed this project.

Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: War Eagle

Figure Type: Animal

Artist Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Unknown

Date created or placed or use 'Unknown' if not known: July 4, 2003

Materials used: pint & stone

Location: traffic triangle @ US 136 & IL 96 intersection
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