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The original monument on this site was erected by the Grand Army of The Republic and bore the following inscription: "I am dying, but I die for my Country" Gen. P. A. Hackleman was the only General from Indiana killed in battle during the Civil War. Born Nov. 15th, 1814. Killed at Corinth, Oct. 3, 1862. On the side facing the Court house was an inscription: J. P. Bohlander, Co. H, 52 Ind. Inf. Born July 17, 1835, drowned in Tenn. River, Jan. 7, 1865.
Monument rebuilt in 1963 by the Board of County Commissioners: William Allen, Walter Wendel, and Omer Prickel.
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This tablet is dedicated in grateful recognition of the Patriotic Service rendered by the men and women of Franklin County who served our Country during the
Civil War, 1861 - - 1865
Spanish American War, 1898
World War, 1917 - - 1918
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Bernard Hurst Post
No. 77
American (-Crest-) Legion
The Franklin county Post
is named in honor of
Bernard Hurst
150th Field Artillery - Rainbow Division
The first soldier from Franklin county to pay the
Supreme Sacrifice in the service of this Country
in the World War of 1917 - - 1918
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In Grateful appreciation to all the men and women of Franklin County who served theirCounty, State and Nation in
World War II
and
The Korean Conflict.
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In grateful appreciation to the men & women from Franklin County who served their Country during the Vietnam War
Dedicated by American Legion Post 77
November 11, 1983
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