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Brilliant, daring tactician -Co 37th Tank BN, Europe 1944-45
Talented, intelligent, hardworking -Chief of Staff, I, X, and [sic] Corps,Korea 1953-54
Indomitable, sensitive, straightforward -Asst. Chief of Staff, Civil Affairs,Mississippi 196…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM19CS_the-united-states-army-command-and-general-staff-college_Leavenworth-KS.html
In 1881 General William Tecumseh Sherman established at Fort Leavenworth the School of Application for Infantry and Cavalry. In 1907 the title was changed to the Army School of the Line, in 1922 to the General Service Schools, in 1929 to the Comma…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM187F_heritage-court-celebration-of-the-midwest-family_Leavenworth-KS.html
Dedicated to all who came before us - from our pioneers to our parents, to these we owe our freedom, faith, country, community and lives. May we enjoy and protect the good things of life in Mid-America that our heritage has made possible.—&m…
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In tribute to those countlessheroes who lived and died forour right to be free
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM187B_bg-benjamin-h-grierson_Leavenworth-KS.html
Pittsburgh, PABuried - Jacksonville, ILMarried Alice Kirk - 24 Sep 1854Married Lillian King - 28 Jul 1897Fathered seven children29 years of military service1861 - 1890Advocated equal treatment for Blacks and Native Americans
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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM16XJ_fort-leavenworth_Leavenworth-KS.html
Established in 1827, Fort Leavenworth is the oldest army post in continuous operation west of the Missouri River. Serving as the army's chief base of operations on the Central Plains, the fort furnished troops and supplies for military operations …
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During the Civil War, Fort Leavenworth functioned as an arsenal, a supply base, and a training and organizational camp for volunteer troops. A series of defensive earthworks was constructed on a hill overlooking the National Cemetery. The position…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM10IS_frederick-h-harvey_Leavenworth-KS.html
Into the grunt and growl life of the southwest frontier Fred Harvey brought an era of gracious manners, delicious food, good women, and high standards of service. Frederick Harvey was born in London in 1835. At fifteen Harvey immigrated to the Uni…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM10IR_william-frederick-buffalo-bill-cody_Leavenworth-KS.html
Isaac and Mary Cody and family arrived in the Leavenworth area June 10, 1854, and built a seven-room log cabin in Salt Creek Valley, just north of Fort Leavenworth. Bill was 9 years old, the only son in a family of girls. Immediately upon arrival …
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In 1866 this area was given to the city to be used by farmers selling their products. For sale were hay, wood, live poultry, eggs, hand churned butter, farm smoked hams and bacon, and fruits and vegetables in season. Horese and mules were traded. …