Medal of Honor Memorial - Everett, WA
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N 47° 58.658 W 122° 12.348
10T E 559269 N 5314120
One of several memorials at the Snohomish County Courthouse in Everett, Washington.
Waymark Code: WM191B2
Location: Washington, United States
Date Posted: 11/06/2023
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Photos taken on 7 October 2023. The monument consists of a large granite polished block with the names of the recipients of the Medal of Honor from Snohomish County, Washington. The marker says:
Medal of Honor Memorial
To the memory and in honor of those of Snohomish County
who in the service of their country received the nations highest award
for conspicuous gallantry and valor above and beyond the call of duty
Colonel Archie Van Winkle, USMC
for action near Sudon, Korea. 2 November 1950
As a platoon sergeant, B Company 1st Battalion
7th Marines, 1st Marine Divison
1925-1986
Chief Robert E. Bonny, USN
For actions abord U.S.S. Hopkins
14 February 1910
1882 - 1967
Lance Cpl. Kenneth L. Worley, USMC
Posthumously for action at Bo Ban Quang Province
Vietnam 12 August 1968 1 Company 3rd Battalion
7th Marines 1st Marine Division
1948 - 1968
Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends
John 15:13
Type of Memorial: Non-Specific Memorial
Wars mentioned (Multi-war only):
N/A
In Honor Of: Medal of Honor
Marker Text:
Medal of Honor Memorial
To the memory and in honor of those of Snohomish County
who in the service of their country received the nations highest award
for conspicuous gallantry and valor above and beyond the call of duty
Colonel Archie Van Winkle, USMC
for action near Sudon, Korea. 2 November 1950
As a platoon sergeant, B Company 1st Battalion
7th Marines, 1st Marine Divison
1925-1986
Chief Robert E. Bonny, USN
For actions abord U.S.S. Hopkins
14 February 1910
1882 - 1967
Lance Cpl. Kenneth L. Worley, USMC
Posthumously for action at Bo Ban Quang Province
Vietnam 12 August 1968 1 Company 3rd Battalion
7th Marines 1st Marine Division
1948 - 1968
Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends
John 15:13
Date of dedication: Unknown
Who Put it Here?: Unknown
Description of Memorial:
The monument consists of a large granite polished block with the names of the recipients of the Medal of Honor from Snohomish County, Washington.
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