First Baptist Church of Ladonia World War Memorial - Ladonia, TX
N 33° 25.508 W 095° 56.556
15S E 226392 N 3702290
Members of the families of this congregation who fought in the "World War" are honored with a memorial at the First Baptist Church of Ladonia, 301 E Main St, Ladonia, TX.
Waymark Code: WMV82Y
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 03/12/2017
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The memorial is a bronze plaque, flanked by the church sign and a Texas Historical Marker for the First Baptist Church. At the top is an eagle with spread wings, standing between two crossed flags and a banner that says "U.S.A." Below is a scene depicting our doughboys, loading up their cannons for a volley, as well as this dedication:
The following members of the families of this congregation and church proved their loyalty to God and their country by enlisting for service during the World War.
Ladonia Baptist Church
Miss Lula P. Dilworth, Red Cross Nurse
Roy Bass
Truss Benson
John L. Bishop
Lonnie Boatright
Foster C. Bomar
Sidney S. DeBord
Jessie L. Day
James A.B. Dilworth
Elmo B. Ellard
Leonard H. Fowler
Alphonso Fry
Edward L. Fulton
Lee Gilbert
Alfred E. Graham
Leon C. Harper
Jack P. Keith
Carl Little
Fred Little
Edgar Little
Hal Little
Thurbert Martin
Albert C. Mitchell
Andrew H. Parsons
Spencer C. Relyea
Chas. W. Tucker
Jesse F. Walker
D.C. Wilder
Earnest A. Williams
Walter Williams
James E. Winn
Walter L. Woodall
James Powell Walker
Fell in Battle, France
August 10, 1918
"These gallant men of our armed forces have fought for the ideals which they knew to be the ideals of their country." Woodrow Wilson 1918
Date the Monument or Memorial was built or dedicated: 01/01/1918
Private or Public Monument?: Private
Name of the Private Organization or Government Entity that built this Monument: First Baptist Church of Ladonia
Geographic Region where the Monument is located: North America
Website for this Monument: [Web Link]
Physical Address of Monument:
301 E Main St
Ladonia, TX USA
75449
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