45th Infantry Division - Thunderbirds Memorial - Alva, Oklahoma
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BruceS
N 36° 48.255 W 098° 39.879
14S E 529914 N 4073209
Monument honoring the 45th Infantry Division of the Oklahoma National Guard and specifically the 45th Signal Company from Alva. Located on the grounds of the Woods County Courthouse in Alva, Oklahoma.
Waymark Code: WME489
Location: Oklahoma, United States
Date Posted: 04/01/2012
Views: 6
Gray granite monument with the Thunderbird symbol of the 45th Infantry Division and the signal flags of the 45 Signal Company. The monument is inscribed:
45th Infantry Division
Thunderbirds
Alva, Oklahoma
Home Of The 45th Signal Company
Campaigns
World War II - 511 Combat Days
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Korea - 429 Combat Days
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Sicily (With Arrowhead)
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Second Korean Winter
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Naples - Foggia (With Arrowhead)
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Korea Summer - Fall 1952
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| Anzio |
Third Korean Winter
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Rome - Arno
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Korea, Summer 1953
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Southern France (With Arrowhead)
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| Rhineland |
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Ardennes - Alsace
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Central Europe
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Decorations
French Croix De Guerre With Palm, World War II
Streamer Embroidered Acquafondata
Republic Of Korea Presidential Unit Citation
Streamer Embroidered Korea
List if there are any visiting hours:
Available 24 hours a day
Entrance fees (if it applies): 0
Type of memorial: Monument
Website pertaining to the memorial: Not listed
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