WASHINGTON COUNTY VETERANS SERVICE OFFICE
Washington County
Veterans Memorials
“What is a Veteran? A “Veteran” – whether active duty, discharged, retired, or reserve – is someone
who, at one point in his life, wrote a blank check payable to “The United States of America,” for an
amount of “up to, and including his life.” That is honor. And there are way too many people in this
country today, who no longer understand that fact.”
-Unknown
Compiled by: Renée Landvatter
VA Work Study
County Veterans Service Office
10/07/2014
Table of Contents
Allenton – Veteran’s Park ................................................................................................................... 3
Barton – St. Mary’s Memorial Field..................................................................................................... 4
Erin – Veterans Memorial................................................................................................................... 5
Germantown – In Honor of the Men of the Town of Germantown Who Were Called to the Colors ....... 6
Germantown – Veterans Memorial .................................................................................................... 7
Hartford – Local Veterans Memorial ................................................................................................... 8
Hartford – Signal Flag ......................................................................................................................... 9
Hartford – Veterans Memorial Park .................................................................................................. 10
Hartford – Veterans Memorial Pool .................................................................................................. 11
Jackson – Veterans Monument......................................................................................................... 12
Kewaskum – World Wars I and II/Korean/Vietnam Memorial ........................................................... 13
Newburg – Freedom Park ................................................................................................................. 14
Richfield – Flagpole Monument ........................................................................................................ 15
West Bend – Battlefield Cross........................................................................................................... 16
West Bend – County Memorial Plaque dedicated to Korean War Veterans ........................................ 17
West Bend – County Memorial Plaque dedicated to WWII Veterans .................................................. 18
West Bend – Harvey Bruhy Memorial Field ....................................................................................... 19
West Bend – Washington County Civil War/World War I Memorial ................................................... 20
West Bend – Washington County Freedom Memorial ....................................................................... 21
West Bend – Washington County World War II/Korean War/Vietnam Memorial ............................... 22
West Bend – County Park ................................................................................................................. 23
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Allenton
Veterans Park: Located at 101 1st Street
This is a local Veterans Park that is dedicated to
all veterans by the American Legion. This park
has a playground, permanent shelter with a bar
and kitchen, and a memorial plaque dedicating
the park in 1953. It was erected in 1991.
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Barton
Barton: Located on the corner of Monroe and Jefferson Street.
This is a private memorial at St. Mary’s Parish Athletic Field that is honoring WWII Veterans.
The granite stone marker was erected in 1947. The marker reads: “St. Mary’s, Memorial Field,
Dedicated to our veterans of World War II, Gold Star Sons, Pvt. Alphonse J. Yearling, Pvt.
Adrian J. Neubauer, Sgt. Leo F.
Mueller, Sgt. Frank N. July.”
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Erin
Veterans Memorial: Located on 1846 Highway 83 South.
This is a local memorial dedicated to all veterans. There is a monument in the middle of the site
and 3 flag poles surrounding it. This is a living memorial. Returning veterans are added every
couple of years with a Veteran’s Day Ceremony.
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Germantown
In Honor of the Men of the Town of Germantown Who Were Called to the Colors: Located
at N128 W18780 Holy Hill Road, Germantown, WI 53022. Located at intersection of Maple
Road, Holy Hill Road, and Fond du Lac Ave/Wisconsin Hwy 145, on the grounds of the
Germantown Historical Society.
This is a memorial for community veterans. The memorial states: “In Honor of the Men of the
Town of Germantown Who Were Called to the Colors 1917-1918.” The plaque includes several
veterans’ names. There is a flag pole behind the memorial. This is in excellent condition.
Note: The memorial is not visible from the road. Park at Germantown Historical Society and
walk into Dheinsville Historic Park.
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Germantown
Germantown Veterans Memorial: Located in Fireman’s Park on Freistadt Road and Park
Avenue
This is a local memorial that was dedicated on Veterans Day, November 11, 2006. The memorial
is open to any honorably discharged veteran, living or deceased, from the Revolutionary War to
the War on Terror. The monuments in the memorial are engraved with Germantown area
veterans’ names. There is also a flagpole at the site.
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Hartford
Local Veterans Memorial: Located on West
Wisconsin and Main Street.
This is a local memorial that is dedicated to
Vietnam War Veterans. There is a granite marker
and a flagpole on the street corner that is planted
with bushes and trees.
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Hartford
Signal Flag Memorial: Located at Millpond on Grand Avenue.
This memorial is a flag pole with signal flag that was dedicated by American Legion Post 19 in
memory of all veterans. Navy signal flags are flown from the side.
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Hartford
Veterans Memorial Park: Located at 749 S. Main Street
This is a local Veterans Park that is dedicated to all veterans. The park is on 7 acres and has a
playground. A wooden sign reads: “Veterans Memorial Park.”
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Hartford
Veterans Pool: Located at 777 S. Main Street
This is a local Veterans Pool that is dedicated to all veterans and is located in the Veterans Park.
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Jackson
Veterans Monument: Located in front of Village Hall.
This memorial is dedicated to all military veterans. White stone monument with flagpole
mounted on top. Plaque affixed to the monument inscribed: “Dedicated to the memory of those
who have made the
Supreme Sacrifice and in
honor of those who served
in the Armed Forces of
our country in the Great
Wars. It was erected by
the civic and veterans
organizations of Jackson,
WI.
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Kewaskum
World Wars I and II/Korean/Vietnam
Memorial: Located at American Legion
Robert G. Romaine Post 384. Address:
1538 Fond du Lac Ave, Kewaskum, WI
53040
This is a local memorial dedicated to
veterans of World Wars I and II, the Korean
War, and the Vietnam War. The plaque
states, “In memoriam to those who served
and gave their lives in World Wars I and II,
Post 384 Kewaskum. Korea and Vietnam.”
There is a flagpole next to the memorial.
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Newburg
Newburg Veterans Memorial: Freedom Park located on South Main St. between Granville
Road and State Road 33E, Newburg, WI 53060
This is a local
memorial dedicated to
all veterans. The base
was made to look like
the American flag. On
the base there is an
American flag along
with a flag to represent
each military branch. It
was dedicated on
October 2, 2010. It was
designed by Kristy
Bokelman.
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Richfield
Flagpole Monument: Located on Hwy Q, West of J near Lake Five.
This memorial is dedicated to all veterans. It is a flagpole mounted on a rectangular fieldstone
base. Monument is lighted at night. Two small square blocks placed on base, one on either side
of flagpole. Blue plaques are in the middle of the blocks. The Fire Department had a firing squad
come in for the dedication. The American Legion purchased an Eagle for the top of the flag pole,
and they contracted Joe Stitchen to put this up.
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West Bend
Battlefield Cross: Located at Courthouse square at Poplar St. and S 5th Ave.
This memorial is symbolic of soldiers who have lost their lives. It reads: “The Battlefield Cross
is a symbolic replacement of a cross on the battlefield for a soldier who has been killed. This
tradition originated during World War I and has continued in every conflict since. It is erected by
their comrades in arms and used to show honor and respect for the brave souls who gave their
lives in defense of their country. The rifle with fixed bayonet pointing downwards into the
ground defiantly symbolizes that the solder went down fighting, sacrificing his life for his
country. The boots represent the final march of the last battle. The helmet and dog tags -- items
the soldier has no further need for. The price of freedom is visible here.”
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West Bend
County Memorial Plaque dedicated to Korean War Veterans: Located at Courthouse square
at Poplar St. and S 5th Ave. Located at main entrance on the outside of the building.
This is a memorial dedicated to Korean War Veterans. The plaque states: “A memorial to those
of Washington County who gave their lives in the service of their country during the Korean
Conflict.”
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West Bend
County Memorial Plaque dedicated to WWII veterans: Located at Courthouse square at
Poplar St. and S 5th Ave. Located at main entrance on the outside of the building.
This memorial is dedicated to WWII veterans. The plaque states “A memorial to those of
Washington County who gave their lives in the service of their country during World War II.”
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West Bend
Harvey Bruhy Memorial Field: Located at Badger Middle School on 6th and Decorah.
This memorial is the Harvey Bruhy Memorial field and is dedicated to WWI vets.
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West Bend
Washington County Civil War/World War I Memorial: Located at Courthouse square at
Poplar St. and S 5th Ave.
This is a county memorial. It is a Doughboy Statue, which is dedicated to all Civil, SpanishAmerican, and WWI veterans of Washington County. It was refurbished in 1991.
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West Bend
Washington County Freedom Memorial: Located at Courthouse square at Poplar St. and S 5th
Ave.
This memorial is a county memorial. It reads: “This memorial is in memory and in honor of all
Washington County men and women who served in the Armed Forces of our country. The
memorial is dedicated with appreciation to the men and women whose loyalty and service during
times of war and peace define the character of this great nation.”
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West Bend
Washington County World War II/Korean War/Vietnam Memorial: Located at Courthouse
square at Poplar St. and S 5th Ave.
This memorial is a county memorial. It reads: “Dedicated to the men and women of Washington
County who served our country in WWII, Korea, Vietnam, and other peace keeping missions in
the world. And in grateful remembrance of those who made the supreme sacrifice in those
conflicts. Listed are the names of those from Washington County who lost their lives during
World War II, the Korean War, and Vietnam.”
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West Bend
County Park with a memorial marker: Located on
Veterans Avenue and Main Street.
This is a county park with a memorial marker that
states, “In Honor of all Washington County Veterans
who served our country in time of war and peace.”
The park is small and the marker is surrounded by
three flagpoles.
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