E Company - 179th Infantry - Oklahoma City, OK
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member hamquilter
N 35° 30.476 W 097° 28.368
14S E 638498 N 3930445
Korean Campaigns
Waymark Code: WM9DAP
Location: Oklahoma, United States
Date Posted: 08/04/2010
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member silverquill
Views: 9

This red granite monument sits in a grassy area to the east of the 179th Infantry Division Museum in Oklahoma City.
It is engraved as follows:
"179
E Company
Entered Korea 25 Dec 1951
Battles
Hill - 347
Alligator Jaws
Old Baldy
T-Bone Ridge
Pork Chop
Hill - 200
Out Post Eerie
Remembering those who served
And those who died serving"

** Beneath the "179" are crossed rifles.
** To the left of the rifles is the Thunderbird ensignia of the 45th Infantry Division
** To the right of the rifles is an Indian shield with the words "In omnia paratus" which means 'Prepared for all things.'
List if there are any visiting hours:
This memorial is located on the east side of the 45th Infantry Division Museum, 2145 N.W. 36th Street, Oklahoma City, OK. The museum is open: Tues - Fri: 9:00 - 4:15 Sat: 10:00 - 4:15 Sun: 1:00 - 4:15


Entrance fees (if it applies):
Free, but donations are appreciated


Type of memorial: Monument

Website pertaining to the memorial: Not listed

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