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World War II Marker

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"When this marker was dedicated, Highway 41 as designated the World War II Veteran's Memorial Highway."

Date Created:
June 1991

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Date Created
June 1991

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Copyright Status
COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W0132VJ
Legacy ID
WHi 94939

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Dedication of World War II Marker

Dedication of World War II Marker

June 1991

"Otto Manthey, Mayville, former member of the famed 32nd Red Arrow Division, was an interested observer when the marker was dedicated."

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Historic Markers
World War II Historic Marker

World War II Historic Marker

Rest Area No. 64, northbound lane Hwy. 41

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World War II Memborabilia

World War II Memborabilia

November 1996

"Les Beck displayed World War II memorabilia on Veteran's Day, Nov. 11. Les served 39 months overseas with the famed 32nd Red Arrow Division."

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World War I Historic Marker

World War I Historic Marker

Rest Area No. 62, I-94

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Theresa EMTs

Theresa EMTs

May 1991

"Theresa EMTs."

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American Legion Birthday Party

American Legion Birthday Party

March 1998

"At the Legion's 79th Birthday Party, World War II veterans were honored. Commander Greg Krueger presents awards to Ralph Widmer, Navy; Bud Ruecker, Army Air Force; and Les Beck, Army."

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