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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM22OO_1999-omar-n-bradley-spirit-of-independence-award-a-war-memorial_Bossier-City-LA.html
To World War II Veterans 7 December 1941 thru 31 December 1946 16.5 Million Served 397,316 Died 670,845 Wounded 78,733 Missing-In-Action 124,079 POW'S 12,653 Died in Captivity
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM22ON_34th-bomb-group-memorial-a-war-memorial_Bossier-City-LA.html
A tribute to all who served in the 34th Bomb Group April 1944 - June 1945 Mendlesham, England 4th Sqdn - 7th Sqdn 18th Sqdn 391st Sqdn
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM22OM_486th-bombardment-group-h-memorial-a-war-memorial_Bossier-City-LA.html
This WWII unit flew 191 combat missions over Nazi-held Europe from Station No. 174 Sudbury-Suffolk, England between May 1944 and July 1945 The survivors of the 486th dedicate this memorial to all who served the unit in the cause of fre…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM22OL_berlin-airlift-memorial_Bossier-City-LA.html
In memory of the United States military personnel who served on the Berlin Airlift 28 June 1948 to 30 September 1949.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM22OJ_344th-bomb-group-m-aaf-memorial-a-war-memorial_Bossier-City-LA.html
1942 - 1945 England - France Belgium - Germany B-26 Martin Maruader "Silver Streaks" Dedicated to the memory of the young men that trained at Barksdale and went on to serve with the 344th Bomb Group (M) in World War II. The 344t…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM22OC_ashpoint-plantation_Elm-Grove-LA.html
Built c.1875, was residence of Elam S. Dortch, believed to be the last surviving Confederate veteran residing in Bossier Parish. Moved c.1923 to present site from original location nearer river. Listed in National Register of Historic Places, 1982.
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USAF aerial reconnaissance can trace its roots back to the American War between the states, when balloons carried aloft battlefield observers. The invention of the aircraft offered exciting new possibilities. The Wright brothers courted the air se…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM22NX_old-bossier-municipal-building_Bossier-City-LA.html
Cornerstone laid Nov. 26, 1926. Officially dedicated May 19, 1927. A fine example of the Spanish "Hacienda" style adapted for public buildings. The second floor still contains original jail cells.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM22NV_hughes-house_Benton-LA.html
Built in circa 1840 by Alex B. Hughes, the house remained in the Hughes family until its donation to the Bossier Restoration Foundation in 1972. This was the boyhood home of William Clark Hughes who was the Speaker of the Louisiana House of Repres…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM22LM_major-general-lewis-elton-lyle_Bossier-City-LA.html
Lewis Elton Lyle, a native of Pine Bluff, Arkansas and a graduate of Ouachita College, earned his wings in the 41-I class at Brooks Field, Texas. Assigned to the 303rd Bombardment Group upon activation of the 8th Air Force, he and his crew flew hi…
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