Armistice Day – 100 Year Anniversary
Commemorate the occasion at Stonhenge Memorial, laying a wreath in remembrance of the sacrifices made by many countrymen and women, including the 14 men from Klickitat County memorialized there. The men honored at Stonehenge Memorial are James Henry Allyn, Charles Auer, Dewey V. Bromley, John W. Cheshier, William O. Clary, Evan Childs, James D. Duncan, Harry Gotfredson, Robert F. Graham, Louis Leidl, Carl A. Lester, Edward Lindblad, Henry O. Piendl and Robert F. Venable. These men, all members of the American Expeditionary Force, represented the U.S. Army (Calvary, Coast Artillery, Engineers and Infantry), U.S. Marines and the U.S. Navy. The commemorations will run from 9:30-11:30 a.m. with music, followed by a brief history of the Stonehenge Memorial where there will be a chance to learn about each of the 14 veterans who served in the American Expeditionary Forces during World War II, speeches, a wreath laying, National Salute, taps, and planting of red poppies. A reception will follow. Presented by Society of the Honor Guard, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Washington State Parks and Maryhill Museum of Art. For further information contact maryhill@maryhillmuseum.org.
- Where:
- Maryhill Museum of Art, 35 Maryhill Museum Drive
- Cost:
- Free
- Phone:
- 509-773-3733
- Email:
- maryhill@maryhillmuseum.org
- Website:
- http://maryhillmuseum.org
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