Memorial Inventory Project: There is one other existing partial database to consult - The WWI Memorial Inventory Project [CLICK HERE]. It contains some memorials our map doesn't. The listings on this database are fair game for the Memorial Hunters Club. So if you want to search for treasure from your desk - find missing listings here and submit them. Remember though, you will need to come up with pictures and the history of the memorial. You might be able to hunt that down through www.Proquest.com and Google.
The World War I Memorial is located in the Indiana Veterans Home Cemetery to the right as you enter the cemetery.
Inscriptions:
Front: To The Men Of Indiana Who Served Their Country In World War I We Dedicate This Memorial To Their Noble Deeds And To The Lasting Memory Of Their Courage & Sacrifice. May We Pause In A Silent Prayer Of Gratitude
Rear: Erected By The Department Of Indiana World War I Veterans And Auxiliaries Dedicated May 21, 1961
The Indiana World War Memorial Plaza was originally built to honor the veterans of World War I. The five-city-block plaza was conceived in 1919 as a location for the national headquarters of the American Legion and a memorial to the state's and nation's veterans. At the north end of the plaza is the American Legion Mall, which is the site of the administration buildings of the Legion, as well as a memorial cenotaph. South of that is the Veterans Memorial Plaza with its obelisk. Combined, it is the largest war memorial project in the United States.
The centerpiece of the plaza is the Indiana World War Memorial, modeled after the Mausoleum of Halicarnassus, which contains "the Altar of the Flag" in the Shrine Room. There is also a military museum and an auditorium. At the south end is University Park, the oldest part of the plaza, filled with statues and a fountain. On October 11, 1994, the Indiana World War Memorial Plaza was designated a National Historic Landmark District.
To commemorate the valor and sacrifice of the land, sea and air forces of the United States and all who rendered faithful and loyal service at home and overseas in the World War; to inculcate a true understanding and appreciation of the privileges of American citizenship; to inspire patriotism and respect for the laws to the end that peace may prevail, justice be administered, public order maintained and liberty perpetuated.
Ingram Plaza, located in San Diego on Liberty Station in front of the former Naval Training Center’s former base Command Center, is named for Osmond K. Ingram, the first U.S. Navy enlisted man killed in action during World War I. The monument, located in the plaza and dedicated to the heroic efforts of Gunner’s Mate Ingram, consists of a large natural stone with a bronze plaque.
Born in Alabama on August 4, 1887, Osmond Kelly Ingram had advanced to the rank of Gunner's Mate First Class and, during World War I, was serving on board the USS Cassin, a destroyer.
On 15 October 1917, while his ship was operating off the Irish coast, she was attacked by the German submarine U-61. Gunner's Mate Ingram spotted the incoming torpedo and, realizing that it would hit near the depth charges at the ship's stern, ran aft in an attempt to release them before the torpedo arrived. However, the torpedo struck the ship before he could release the depth charges and Ingram was killed in the ensuing explosion. For his extraordinary heroism on this occasion, he was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor. In 1919, the USS Osmond Ingram (DD-255, and later AVD-9 and APD-35) was named in honor of Gunner's Mate First Class Osmond K. Ingram.
Across from the US Post Office in a tiny town stands a monument to those from the area who gave their lives and services in all the wars from 1776 to 1964 with each war's initial year listed.
Simply known as The Memorial Arch, this memorial is dedicated to those men from the Ipswich area who lost their lives in World War 1.
This arch is on the east side of a park and playground with many new playground structures, picnic shelters, and trees.
On the south pillar of the arch is a plaque that reads:
"THIS PILLAR OF THE MEMORIAL ARCH OF IPSWICH IS ERECTED IN HONOR OF THE VALIANT MEN OF THE COMMUNITY OF IPSWICH WHO ANSWERED OUR COUNTRY'S CALL TO ARMS IN THE WORLD WAR 1917-1918 AND AS AN EVERLASTING MONUMENT TO THOSE WHO SO NOBLY MADE THE SUPREME SACRIFICE"
At the bottom of the plaque is a list of 12 individuals who gave their lives.
This monument honors the sacrifices of Iredell County citizens in World War I. Originally designed by Louis E. Schwend and dedicated on May 30, 1928. It was erected at the end of West Broad Street. After cleaning and restoration in 2005, the monument was moved to the Walk of Honor at the Iredell County Hall of Justice. The names of four fallen servicemen who were not included on the original monument have now been added to the alphabetical list of names.
Parris Island's Iron Mike is depicted carrying a Maxim machine gun over his right shoulder and an M1911 pistol in his raised left hand. It was created as a memorial to all of the Parris Island graduates killed during World War I.
The statue itself is approximately life-sized, standing about 8 feet (2.4 m) high from the heel of his boot to the muzzle of his pistol, and is mounted on a 5-foot (1.5 m) granite base. It was created by Robert Ingersoll Aitken, the sculptor of the pediment on the United States Supreme Court Building, and cast in bronze. Officially entitled Monument to U.S. Marines, Iron Mike was dedicated in 1924 in a ceremony presided over by Commandant John A. Lejeune. Due to changes and construction around Parris Island, Iron Mike was relocated in 1941 and now stands in front of the Parris Island Headquarters and Service Battalion Barracks.
The bronze plaque, mounted on the base, reads: "In memory of the men of Parris Island who gave their lives in the World War, erected by their comrades."
This sculpture and surrounding memorials are dedicated to those who have served in all wars from WW1 to the Persian Gulf War. The sculpture, titled "Shoulder to Shoulder Even the Fallen Stand Tall," depicts servicemembers from each of the wars supporting each other around a marker for a fallen comrade. They are sheltered by a gigantic bald eagle, whose back is designed to resemble both feathers and the fabric of the American flag. A nearby stone marker (pictured in the photo gallery) describes in more detail the sculpture's unique meaning and symbolism, as well as the historical connections between the wars.
The Memorial Building is a two-story Neoclassical structure built of concrete in a pentagonal shape. The first floor is raised, providing light to the basement level. The two front facades are faced in grey terra cotta and coursed stone, while the remaining elevations are faced with brick. The heavy bronze door entrances are approached with wide granite steps and are flanked by Ionic columns. Above each entrance, clocks are inset into the terra cotta. A balustrade runs around the roof edge. Multipaned windows separated by pilasters and topped with arches run around the first floor, and rectangular windows with architrave trim are used on the second.
Small park with two war memorials, including a World War I memorial
The inscription on this memorial reads:
To our departed comrades who served their country during the Great World War
Fred D. Mason
Died in Germany
Aug. 20, 1921
Robert H. Barker
Died in Service
Nov. 14, 1918
A separate bronze plaque reads:
Rebuilt in May 1988 as an Eagle Scout Project of Ashley Lewis Robertson of Kilmarnock Troop 242
This World War I Memorial sits in front of the Island County Courthouse, to the left of the front door as you face the entrance, at the corner of NE 6th & Main St. It lists the names of the 8 men from Island County who died during their military service during World War I.
The following link provides detailed and interesting information about the 8 men listed on the monument: https://www.whidbeynewstimes.com/crosswind/curious-about-world-war-i-memorial-woman-researches-the-names-set-in-stone/
A seated bronze figure of a uniformed WWI soldier has his left arm around the back of a young boy standing next to him. The boy carries a book and is dressed in a shirt, knickers, socks and shoes, and has his right fist on the soldier's shoulder.
Beneath is a two-tiered base made of Stoney Creek granite. On it in profile is the image of a female with her left hand on a shield and her right held to her face. At her feet are a helmet, gun and canteen. On the shield are 11 stars, representing the 11 men from Orange who were killed in WWI. It was sculpted by Joseph P. Pollia and dedicated on May 30, 1934.
This memorial is a gilt of the American Legion, erected on the front lawn of the courthouse in approx. 1930. It is an Italian marble statue of a WWI soldier wearing field uniform and helmet, holding a rifle. On one side of the base is a list of 20 names of local soldiers who died during WWI. On another side is a list of those who died during WWII.
