Medal of Honor Plaques
EDARD SCHUWALTER, JR. MEDAL OF HONOR WAR MEMORIAL PLAQUE
Location: NORTH LAKESHORE DRIVE AND PRYCE STREET
City: LAKE CHARLES
State: Louisiana
Zip Code: 70601
Schowalter’s official Medal of Honor citation reads: 1st Lt. Schowalter, commanding, Company A, distinguished himself by conspicuous gallantry and indomitable courage above and beyond the call of duty in … Read More
EMANUAL STANCE MEDAL OF HONOR WAR MEMORIAL PLAQUE
Location: NORTH LAKESHORE DRIVE AND PRYCE STREET
City: LAKE CHARLES
State: Louisiana
Zip Code: 70601
Rank and organization: Sergeant, Company F, 9th U.S. Cavalry. Place and date: At Kickapoo Springs, Tex., 20 May 1870. Entered service at. ——. Birth: Carroll Parish, La. Date of … Read More
HAMPTON M. ROACH MEDAL OF HONOR WAR MEMORIAL PLAQUE
Location: NORTH LAKESHORE DRIVE AND PRYCE STREET
City: LAKE CHARLES
State: Louisiana
Zip Code: 70601
The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Corporal Hampton Mitchell Roach, United States Army, … Read More
HOMER L. WISE MEDAL OF HONOR WAR MEMORIAL PLAQUE
Location: NORTH LAKESHORE DRIVE AND PRYCE STREET
City: LAKE CHARLES
State: Louisiana
Zip Code: 70601
Staff Sergeant Wise’s official Medal of Honor citation reads: While his platoon was pinned down by enemy small-arms fire from both flanks, he left his position of comparative safety … Read More
HOWARD GILMORE MEDAL OF HONOR WAR MEMORIAL PLAQUE
Location: NORTH LAKESHORE DRIVE AND PRYCE STREET
City: LAKE CHARLES
State: Louisiana
Zip Code: 70601
Medal of Honor citation​: For distinguished gallantry and valor above and beyond the call of duty as commanding officer of the U.S.S. Growler during her Fourth War Patrol in … Read More
HULON BROOKS WHITTINGTON MEDAL OF HONOR WAR MEMORIAL PLAQUE
Location: NORTH LAKESHORE DRIVE AND PRYCE STREET
City: LAKE CHARLES
State: Louisiana
Zip Code: 70601
Whittington’s official Medal of Honor citation reads: For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of life above and beyond the call of duty. On the night of 29 … Read More
JEFFERSON J. DEBLANC MEDAL OF HONOR WAR MEMORIAL PLAQUE
Location: NORTH LAKESHORE DRIVE AND PRYCE STREET
City: LAKE CHARLES
State: Louisiana
Zip Code: 70601
for service as set forth in the following CITATION: For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty as Leader … Read More
JOHN OSBORNE MEDAL OF HONOR WAR MEMORIAL PLAQUE
Location: NORTH LAKESHORE DRIVE AND PRYCE STREET
City: LAKE CHARLES
State: Louisiana
Zip Code: 70601
Osborne’s official Medal of Honor citation reads: Serving on board the U.S.S. Juniata, Osborne displayed gallant conduct in rescuing from drowning an enlisted boy of that vessel, at Philadelphia, … Read More
JOHN R. KANE MEDAL OF HONOR WAR MEMORIAL PLAQUE
Location: NORTH LAKESHORE DRIVE AND PRYCE STREET
City: LAKE CHARLES
State: Louisiana
Zip Code: 70601
Kane’s official Medal of Honor citation reads: For conspicuous gallantry in action and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty on 1 … Read More
JOHN WILLIAMS MEDAL OF HONOR WAR MEMORIAL PLAQUE
Location: NORTH LAKESHORE DRIVE AND PRYCE STREET
City: LAKE CHARLES
State: Louisiana
Zip Code: 70601
Williams’ official Medal of Honor citation reads: On board the U.S.S. Commodore Perry in the attack upon Franklin, Va., 3 October 1862. With enemy fire raking the deck of … Read More
LEROY JOHNSON MEDAL OF HONOR WAR MEMORIAL PLAQUE
Location: NORTH LAKESHORE DRIVE AND PRYCE STREET
City: LAKE CHARLES
State: Louisiana
Zip Code: 70601
Sergeant Johnson’s official Medal of Honor citation reads: He was squad leader of a 9-man patrol sent to reconnoiter a ridge held by a well-entrenched enemy force. Seeing an … Read More
MARTIN FREEMAN MEDAL OF HONOR WAR MEMORIAL PLAQUE
Location: NORTH LAKESHORE DRIVE AND PRYCE STREET
City: LAKE CHARLES
State: Louisiana
Zip Code: 70601
Freeman’s official Medal of Honor citation reads: As pilot of the flagship, U.S.S. Hartford, during action against Fort Morgan, rebel gunboats and the ram Tennessee, in Mobile Bay, 5 … Read More
MICHAEL J. NOVASEL MEDAL OF HONOR WAR MEMORIAL PLAQUE
Location: NORTH LAKE SHORE DRIVE AND PRYCE STREET
City: LAKE CHARLES
State: Louisiana
Zip Code: 70601
Rank and organization: Chief Warrant Officer, U.S. Army, 82d Medical Detachment, 45th Medical Company, 68th Medical Group. Place and date: Kien Tuong Province, Republic of Vietnam, October 2, 1969. … Read More
RAYMOND M. CLAUSEN MEDAL OF HONOR WAR MEMORIAL PLAQUE
Location: NORTH LAKESHORE DRIVE AND PRYCE STREET
City: LAKE CHARLES
State: Louisiana
Zip Code: 70601
for service as set forth in the following CITATION: For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty while serving … Read More
STEVEN L. BENNETT MEDAL OF HONOR WAR MEMORIAL PLAQUE
Location: NORTH LAKESHORE DRIVE AND PRYCE STREET
City: LAKE CHARLES
State: Louisiana
Zip Code: 70601
The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the MEDAL OF HONOR posthumously to CAPTAIN STEVEN L. BENNETT, UNITED STATES AIR FORCE, 20th Tactical Air Support Squadron, … Read More
THEODORE S. WILKINSON JR. MEDAL OF HONOR WAR MEMORIAL PLAQUE
Location: NORTH LAKESHORE DRIVE AND PRYCE STREET
City: LAKE CHARLES
State: Louisiana
Zip Code: 70601
Medal of Honor citation​: Rank and organization: Ensign, U.S. Navy. Born: December 22, 1888, Annapolis, Md. Appointed from: Louisiana. G.O. No.: 177, December 4, 1915. Other Navy award: Distinguished … Read More
THOMAS J. RYAN MEDAL OF HONOR WAR MEMORIAL PLAQUE
Location: NORTH LAKESHORE DRIVE AND PRYCE STREET
City: LAKE CHARLES
State: Louisiana
Zip Code: 70601
His citation reads as follows: For heroism in effecting the rescue of a woman from the burning Grand Hotel, Yokohama, Japan, on 1 September 1923. Following the earthquake and … Read More
WILLIAM J. JOHNSTON JR. MEDAL OF HONOR WAR MEMORIAL PLAQUE
Private First Class Johnston’s official Medal of Honor citation reads: For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at risk of life above and beyond the call of duty in action against … Read More
VETERANS HOME OF CALIFORNIA MEDAL OF HONOR WAR MEMORIAL PLAQUE
Rank and organization: Captain, U.S. Army, 307th Infantry, 77th Division. Place and date: At Charlevaux, Argonne Forest, France; 2–8 October 1918. Entered service at: Santa Ana, California. Birth: November … Read More
ST. MARY’S COUNTY UNITED STATES COLORED TROOPS MEMORIAL PLAQUE
William H. Barnes, rank and organization: Private, Company C, 38th U.S. Colored Troops. Place and date: At Chaffins Farm, Va., September 29, 1864. Entered service at:——. Birth: St. Marys … Read More
EMORY LAWRENCE BENNETT MEDAL OF HONOR WAR MEMORIAL PLAQUE
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STAFF SERGEANT MELVIN MORRIS MEDAL OF HONOR WAR MEMORIAL PLAQUE
For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty: Staff Sergeant Melvin Morris distinguished himself by acts of gallantry and … Read More
CLYDE E. LASSEN MEDAL OF HONOR WAR MEMORIAL PLAQUE
Rank and organization: Lieutenant, U.S. Navy, Helicopter Support Squadron 7, Detachment 104, embarked in U.S.S. Preble (DLG-15). place and date: Republic of Vietnam, June 19, 1968. Entered service at: … Read More
U.S. ARMY PFC EMORY L. BENNETT MEMORIAL PLAQUE
PFC Bennett a member of Company B, distinguished himself by conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty in action … Read More
PITT BRUCE HERINGTON MEDAL OF HONOR WAR MEMORIAL
he President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Private Pitt B. Herington, United States Army, … Read More
ELIZABETHTOWN MEDAL OF HONOR WAR MEMORIAL
Rank and organization: Sergeant (then Pfc.), U.S. Army, Company C, 5th Battalion, 7th Cavalry, 1st Air Cavalry Division. For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life … Read More
AIRMAN 1ST CLASS WILLIAM H. PITSENBARGER MEDAL OF HONOR WAR MEMORIAL PLAQUE
Citation: Airman First Class Pitsenbarger distinguished himself by extreme valor on April 11, 1966 near Cam My, Republic of Vietnam, while assigned as a Pararescue Crew Member, Detachment 6, … Read More
RICHARD L. ETCHBERGER MEDAL OF HONOR WAR MEMORIAL PLAQUE
The President of the United States of America, authorized by act of Congress, March 3, 1863, has awarded, in the name of the Congress, the Medal of Honor to … Read More
PFC. MILTON LEE OLIVE MEDAL OF HONOR WAR MEMORIAL PLAQUE
PLAQUE LOCATED ON BACK OF MEMORIAL For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty. Pfc. Olive was a member … Read More
MEDAL OF HONOR HERITAGE TRAIL MEMORIAL PLAQUE A
SEE ALSO-MEDAL OF HONOR HERITAGE TRAIL MEMORIAL PLAQUES B & C
MEDAL OF HONOR HERITAGE TRAIL MEMORIAL PLAQUE B
SEE ALSO-MEDAL OF HONOR HERITAGE TRAIL MEMORIAL PLAQUES A & C
MEDAL OF HONOR HERITAGE TRAIL MEMORIAL PLAQUE C
SEE ALSO-MEDAL OF HONOR HERITAGE TRAIL MEMORIAL PLAQUES A & B
JACK WILLIAMS MEDAL OF HONOR WAR MEMORIAL PLAQUE
The President of the United States in the name of The Congress takes pride in presenting the MEDAL OF HONOR posthumously to: PHARMACIST MATE THIRD CLASS JACK WILLIAMS, UNITED … Read More
USS LIBERTY TREE MEMORIAL PLAQUE
The President of the United States of America, authorized by an Act of Congress, June 11, 1968, has awarded, in the name of Congress, the Medal of Honor to … Read More
VICE ADMIRAL JAMES B. STOCKDALE MEDAL OF HONOR WAR MEMORIAL PLAQUE
Stockdale’s official Medal of Honor citation reads: For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty while senior naval officer … Read More
CORPORAL WILLIAM OTHELLO WILSON MEDAL OF HONOR MEMORIAL PLAQUE
Rank and organization: Corporal, Company I, 9th U.S. Cavalry. Place and date: Sioux Campaign, 1890. Entered service at: St. Paul, Minn. Birth: Hagerstown, Md. Date of issue: September 17, … Read More
EBIN (EBEN) STANLEY MEDAL OF HONOR WAR MEMORIAL PLAQUE
The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Private Eben Stanley, United States Army, for … Read More
ALCHESAY MEDAL OF HONOR WAR MEMORIAL PLAQUE
Medal of Honor citation: Rank and organization: Sergeant, Indian Scouts. Place and date: Winter of 1872-73. Entered service at: Camp Verde, Ariz. Born: 1853, Arizona Territory. Date of issue: … Read More
ARIZONA MEDAL OF HONOR MEMORIAL PLAQUE A
SEE ALSO-ARIZONA MEDAL OF HONOR MEMORIAL
THE CONGRESSIONAL MEDAL OF HONOR APACHE CAMPAIGN MEMORIAL PLAQUE
SEE ALSO-THE CONGRESSIONAL MEDAL OF HONOR APACHE CAMPAIGN MEMORIAL
CHARLES H. ROAN MEDAL OF HONOR WAR MEMORIAL PLAQUE
The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the MEDAL OF HONOR posthumously to: PRIVATE FIRST CLASS CHARLES H. ROAN UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS RESERVE for service … Read More
MAJOR HORACE SEAVER CARSWELL, JR. MEDAL OF HONOR MEMORIAL PLAQUE
Location: TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY-MEMORIAL STUDENT CENTER
City: COLLEGE STATION
State: Texas
Zip Code: 77843
He piloted a B-24 bomber in a one-plane strike against a Japanese convoy in the South China Sea on the night of 26 October 1944. Taking the enemy force … Read More
THE “REAL” CAMP BARKELEY WAR MEMORIAL PLAQUE
David B. Barkley Rank and organization: Private, U.S. Army, Company A, 356th Infantry, 89th Division. Place and date: Near Pouilly, France, November 9, 1918. Entered service at: San Antonio, … Read More
ROBERT J. HIBBS MEDAL OF HONOR WAR MEMORIAL FLAGPOLE PLAQUE
Lieutenant Hibbs’ official Medal of Honor citation reads: For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of life above and beyond the call of duty. 2d Lt. Hibbs was … Read More
1ST LT. DOUGLAS BERNARD FOURNET MEDAL OF HONOR WAR MEMORIAL PLAQUE
First Lieutenant Fournet’s official Medal of Honor citation reads: For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty. … Read More
HUMBERT ROQUE VERSACE MEDAL OF HONOR WAR MEMORIAL PLAQUE
For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty while a prisoner of war during the period of October 29, … Read More
HARRISON SUPREME SACRIFICE MEDAL OF HONOR WAR MEMORIAL PLAQUE
The President of the United States in the name of The Congress takes pride in presenting the MEDAL OF HONOR posthumously to PRIVATE FIRST CLASS WILLIAM B. BAUGH UNITED … Read More
WILLIAM EDWARD SHUCK, JR. MEDAL OF HONOR WAR MEMORIAL PLAQUE
The Medal of Honor was presented to SSgt Shuck’s widow, Victoria Shuck by Vice President Richard M. Nixon at a presentation ceremony held at the Marine Barracks, Washington, D.C. … Read More
FIRST LIEUTENANT ELI L. WHITELEY MEDAL OF HONOR MEMORIAL PLAQUE
Location: TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY-MEMORIAL STUDENT CENTER
City: COLLEGE STATION
State: Texas
Zip Code: 77843
While leading his platoon on December 27, 1944, in savage house-to-house fighting through the fortress town of Sigolsheim, France, he attacked a building through a street swept by withering … Read More
TURNEY W. LEONARD MEDAL OF HONOR WAR MEMORIAL PLAQUE
Location: TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY-MEMORIAL STUDENT CENTER
City: COLLEGE STATION
State: Texas
Zip Code: 77843
He displayed extraordinary heroism while commanding a platoon of mobile weapons at Kommerscheidt, Germany, on 4, 5, and 6 November 1944. During the fierce 3-day engagement, he repeatedly braved … Read More
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