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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 their

County, 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

Marker is at the intersection of Main Street (U.S. 52) and East 4th Street, on the right when traveling north on Main Street.

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