Audie Murphy marker donated by A.L. Vick.

Medal of Honor

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Sir John Dill
1881 - 1944

Citation for the Distinguished Service Medal (Posthumous)

While serving as chief of the British Joint Staff Mission to the United States and senior British Representative on the combined Chiefs of Staff from December 1941 to the hour of his death. Field Marshal Sir John Dill. G.C.B., C.M.G., D.S.O. rendered a distinguished service to the common cause of the allies.

In the conferences in Washington, and at Casablanca, Quebec, Cairo, and Teheran, his services were of first importance in securing the necessary cooperation between the British and American Military forces as represented by their Chiefs of Staff. The good will and concert of action which have characterized the combined achievements of the allied forces must be attributed in an important measure to his integrity of purpose, his freedom from prejudice, and his selfless devotion to the common cause together with the warm humanity which characterized all his actions.

Possessed of these rare qualities Sir John Dill made an enduring contribution toward the victorious conclusion of the war and also to that harmony of purpose which is essential to our security in the years to come.

Joint Resolution
Recognizing the outstanding service rendered to the United Nations by Field Marshall Sir John Dill
Whereas the Congress having been informed of the death of Field Marshall Sir John Dill, in Washington, District of Columbia on November 4, 1944; and
Whereas the Arlington National Cemetery has been chosen as the final resting place of this distinguished soldier; and
Whereas as the senior British Representative on the combine Chiefs of Staff Field Marshal Sir John Dill by his wisdom and devotion to the vital cause of British - American military cooperation rendered a great service to the United Nations now therefore be it
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled that the outstanding service rendered to the United Nations by Field Marshal Sir John Dill be and hereby is recognized by the American people and the Congress of the United States.


Sculpture by Herbert Haseltine
Foundry - Decoene
Ruisbroek - Belgium

Civil War Unknown Memorial

Beneath this stone repose the bones of two thousand one hundred and eleven unknown soldiers gathered after the war from the fields of Bull Run, and the route to the Rappahannock. Their remains could not be identified, but their names and deaths are recorded in the archives of their country; and its grateful citizens honor them as their noble army of martyrs. May they rest in peace: September A.D. 1866.
 

Major General Philip Kearny
Born June 1, 1814
New Jersey honors her most Distinguished Soldier
Erected 1914.

Just one marker among thousands...

Harry Parks
Medal of Honor
Capt. Btry A 1 Colorado Lt. Arty.
February 24, 1848 - October 19, 1927

From the Arlington Cemetery website:

The 3rd Infantry Division monument was approved by President George Bush on 29 September 1988 in Public Law 100-456. The memorial is located on the right (north) side of the curved part of Memorial Drive near the Canadian Cross and the Challenger memorial. The nine-ton gray obelisk is several feet behind its roadside marker. The bronze and stone marker lists battles fought by the 3rd Infantry.  Famed World War II Medal of Honor recipient Major Audie Murphy of the 3rd Infantry is buried along the flagstone walkway in section 46 of the left (south) side the curved part of Memorial Drive. 3rd Infantry veterans including General Lloyd Ramsay, U.S. Army (retired) place a wreath there each Memorial Day and Veterans Day after their Army Wreath Ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknowns. Murphy's friend Carl Swickerath periodically visits to make sure the area around the monument, Murphy's grave, and Mrs. Swickerath's grave are kept neat. It is unknown who keeps the small U.S. flag placed at Murphy's government headstone.

Third Infantry Division U.S. Army "Rock of the Marne"

The 3d Division was organized at Camp Greene, North Carolina on 23 November 1917. All units of the Division were in France by March 1918. The Division entered combat in May. On July 15, it distinguished itself in defense of the Marne River at Chateau-Thierry, forty-five miles northeast of Paris. This action earned the Division the proud motto, "Rock of the Marne".

The 3d Infantry Division fought with distinction in World War II, participating in four amphibious landings in North Africa, Sicily, Italy, and France. The Division played a crucial role in the defense of South Korea. It returned to Germany in 1957 as part of the NATO defense force and was there when the 3d Division Memorial was dedicated on August 15, 1990.

WWI (1917-1918) Campaigns 6 Killed 3,401 Wounded 12,764 Missing 691
WWII (1941-1945) Campaigns 10 Killed 5,558 Wounded 18, 766 Missing 554
Korea (1950-1953) Campaigns 8 Killed 2,160 Wounded 7,939 Missing 292
 

In Memory of the Crew of the United States Space Shuttle Columbia
February 1, 2004

Iran Rescue Mission Monument

In honor of members of the United States Armed Forces who died during an attempt to rescue American Hostages held in Iran April 25, 1980.

U.S. Marine Corps

Sgt. John D. Harvey - May 30, 1958
Cpl. George N. Holmes Jr. - July 20, 1957
Ssgt. Dewey L. Johnson - May 26, 1948

U.S. Air Force

Maj. Richard L. Bakke - May 13, 1946
Maj. Harold L. Lewis Jr. - February 26, 1945
Tsg. Joel C. Mayo - October 26, 1945
Maj. Lyn D. McIntosh - October 11, 1946
Capt. Charles T. McMillan - October 4, 1951

In Grateful and Loving Tribute to the brave crew of the United States Space Shuttle Challenger January 28, 1986.

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