The inscription on this plaque honoring the soldiers from Pendleton County who were killed in the Great War reads:

"By fairy hands their knell is rung
by forms unseen their dirge is sung"

Dedicated to
these heroes
of
Pendleton County
who made
the supreme sacrifice
in the World War
1914 - 1918

Killed in action
John Dayton Dove - Riverton
Raymond L. Harman - Franklin
William Orbrey Lambert - Dry Run

Died of Wounds or Disease
Clinton Dickenson - Brandywine
Isaac Roy Hedrick - Ruddle
Walter Scott Homan - Franklin
Abram E. Kimble - Branch
Garnett O. Nelson - Riverton
Charles C. Meadows - Ruddle
Edward J. Mullenax - Dry Run
Olin S. Simmons - Brandywine
Price Simmons - Circleville
Foster Vandevander - Circleville
Roy Warner - Riverton
Leon J. Wimer - Ruddle

On a short granite obelisk are four bronze inscription plates listing names of the local war dead from the Revolutionary War, War of 1812, Civil War, Spanish-American War, WWI, WWII, and the Korean War. It was dedicated in 1930 and rededicated in 1950.

This statue in Golden Gate Park commemorates General of the Armies John Joseph (John) Pershing (1860-1948), the American general and commander from World War I.  The statue was sculpted by Haig Patigian, Armenian-American sculptor, and was dedicated on November 11, 1922.  The inscription reads: "In tribute to General Pershing and the victorious armies of the United States and her co-belligerents during the World War 1914-1918.  Presented by Dr. Morris Herzstein, 1922".  Behind Gen. Pershing's foot is a destroyed German helmet.  

For interesting background on this statue see: https://www.outsidelands.org/ggp-pershing.php

The Pete Wheeler Georgia War Veterans Memorial Plaza is located near the State Capitol in downtown Atlanta. It includes a World War I Memorial honoring Georgians who served, including 1,937 killed in action and 3,319 wounded in action. An estimated 77,000 Georgians served in the military during World War 1. Named for Brigadier General Pete Wheeler, a World War II veteran who was a long-time commissioner of Georgia’s Department of Veteran Affairs, the plaza contains memorial plaques to Georgians who lost their lives in service in each of America’s wars, from the Revolution through Iraq and Afghanistan.

This bronze "Spirit of the American Doughboy" stands on a 5’ stone pedestal. It was erected on 11 November 1928 and appears to still be in excellent condition.

A plaque on the front of the pedestal reads:
"LEST - WE - FORGET
-------
THIS MONUMENT IS PRESENTED TO
THE CITY OF PETERSBURG
BY PETERSBURG POST NO. 2
THE AMERICAN LEGION
AND AFFECTIONATELY DEDICATED
TO OUR COMRADES WHO MARCHED
OUT WITH US DURING THE WORLD
WAR AND DID NOT COME BACK
NOVEMBER 11TH, 1928"

The copyright plate is at the base of the sculptor to the doughboy's right and reads:
Spirit of the American Doughboy
copyrighted by E. M. Viquesney, sculptor
Spencer, Indiana

This memorial stands in front of Memorial Hall and was built in 1922. It commemorates the students of the school who served in World War I.

The memorial is a four-sided column painted white with an electric light on top. Four cement legs reach out from the memorial. The south side of the memorial has a bronze plaque in memory of the students of the school who served in the military in World War I. The north side of the memorial bears a bronze plaque mentioning the building of Memorial Hall and “this fountain.” This indicates that the memorial at one time was a fountain, but it no longer functions as such.

The inscription on the south side of the memorial reads:

“In memory of the students of this school who enlisted in the Army and Navy during the World War.”

“Lee Rainbow – killed in action – Wallace Antone”

“Charles Laws, Hudson Lockwood, Jose Juan Chico, Pedro Nortez, Isaac Jese, Fred V. Jackson, Charley Wilsdon, Jesse Webb, Oliver Sneed, Blaine Carlisle, Calvin Atchiavit, Walter Keyes, WM T. Moore, Jose Martinez, Adolph Kinney, Ross Shaw, Joe McCarthy, Marcus Carbahal, Charles Reynolds, William Enas, Peter Moore, Harley Shipes, John H. Porter, Harry Lewis, Charles Cough James, Little Son, William Ebersol, Leon Hallian, Seth Old Man, Charley George, Lewis Carlisle, Clyde Haroo, Harview Adams, Conrado Martinez, Theodore Fierros, Joshua Morris, George Bell, Edward Johnson, Antonio Pallan, John McNary, Roy Left Hand, Frank Young Eagle, Prudence Resvoloso, William Baker, Guy Maktima, Charles Harper, Scott Eldridge, James Moses, Joseph Pallan, Webster Buffington, Maurice Alexander, Frank Stanley, Juan P. Enas, Cruze McDaniel, Stewart Lewis, Herman Soto, Mikey Tahdooahniptah, Fernando Rodriguez, Charles Cedertree, Teddie Weahkee”

The inscription on the north side of the memorial reads:

“United States Indian
Vocational training school
Established 1891”

“This fountain and building erected 1922
Charles H. Burke
Commissioner of Indian affairs”

“The Indian will become an asset or a liability as we cultivate or fail to cultivate his body, mind and soul with a view to fitting him for an honorable place in our social and economic structure.”

“The purpose of this school is to introduce Indian youth the opportunities and responsibilities of civilization and to acquaint his Caucasian brother with the sterling qualities of the Native American.”

Courthouse Square, intersection of SRs 17 and 86, Carrolton, AL; Pickens County Commission, P.O. Box 460, Carrolton, AL 35447; Outdoors. Free.
This monument, dedicated on July 4, 1927, includes life-size marble figures of soldiers atop a granite base, and granite benches and pedestals. On the pedestal beneath the doughboy and female figures is a dedication to the World War veterans.

This monument, dedicated on July 4, 1927, includes life-size marble figures of soldiers atop a granite base, and granite benches and pedestals.  On the pedestal beneath the doughboy and female figures is a dedication to honor veterans of the Civil War, the Spanish-American War, and World War I, as well as women on the home front.

The Picron Memorial is a memorial to Puerto Rican workers who died at WWI weapons plant located at the Cavalry Cemetery.

Theodore B. Wells designed this brick building as a War Memorial that would also be a community building with a gymnasium, meeting spaces and a kitchen. It was built in 1930 and the original architect's plans are located at the Pierce County Auditor's Office. There have been some modifications to the building over the years but it is still used by a variety of community groups, including the American Legion.

Pierson World War I Monument

100 Cities / 100 Memorials

This is an eight foot tall granite obelisk with a bronze eagle on top. The names of the Pierson, Iowa area citizens who participated in World War I are inscribed on side panels.