Holdenville Remembers - 45th Infantry Div Museum - Oklahoma City, OK
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A memorial to those who served
Waymark Code: WM9C68
Location: Oklahoma, United States
Date Posted: 07/30/2010
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This memorial is located in a grassy area east of the 45th Infantry Division Museum located on N.E. 36th Street, just east of Martin Luther King Blvd.
The area has many specific war memorials for various units who fought for their country, as well as displays of aircraft, artillery and military ground equipment.
This monument honoring Battery C of the 171st Field Artillery is made of red granite and reads:
"1950 (Thunderbird emblem) 1952
Dedicated to
the men who served
Forward always
Battery C
171st Field Artillery
Holdenville"
45th Infantry Division Museum
2145 N.E. 36th Street
Oklahoma City, OK 73111
405-424-5315
Largest State operated military museum in the U.S. Located on 15 acres, with a 1930's era WPA-built building of 27,000 sq. ft.
List if there are any visiting hours:
The museum is open:
Tues - Fri: 9:00 - 4:15
Sat: 10:00 - 4:15
Sun: 1:00 - 4:15
Entrance fees (if it applies): Free, but donations are appreciated
Type of memorial: Monument
Website pertaining to the memorial: Not listed
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