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William H Grider, of Colburn , Tippecanoe County, Indiana was inducted into the U.S. Army in January 1943.

Grider received two Bronze Service Stars and the Air Medal for his extensive bravery in World War II with the 8th Air Force`s strategic bombing campaign against Nazi-occupied Europe.

Visit the Indiana War Memorial and Museum to see William Grider’s medals on display and learn more about other Hoosier heroes from World War II. The museum is open Wednesday through Sunday from 9a.m. to 5p.m. Admission is free!

*** The Shrine Room is closed for construction and is slated to remain closed for approximately seven months.


#IndianaWarMemorials #WorldWarIIHeroes

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William H Grider, of Colburn , Tippecanoe County, Indiana was inducted into the U.S. Army in January 1943. Grider received two Bronze Service Stars and the Air Medal for his extensive bravery in World War II with the 8th Air Force's strategic bombing campaign against Nazi-occupied Europe. Visit the Indiana War Memorial and Museum to see William Grider’s medals on display and learn more about other Hoosier heroes from World War II. The museum is open Wednesday through Sunday from 9a.m. to 5p.m. Admission is free! *** The Shrine Room is closed for construction and is slated to remain closed for approximately seven months. #IndianaWarMemorials #WorldWarIIHeroes

Commemorate your Veteran`s legacy this Veterans Day by purchasing a Brick of Honor from the Indiana War Memorials Foundation.

The Brick of Honor will be placed at the foot of the Soldiers and Sailors Monument come spring of 2025, creating a lasting tribute to your veteran`s service and sacrifice in the heart of Indianapolis.

Learn more about purchasing a brick: https://www.indianawarmemorials.org/commemorate/.

#VeteransDay #IndyBricksofHonor #MonumentCircle

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Commemorate your Veteran's legacy this Veterans Day by purchasing a Brick of Honor from the Indiana War Memorials Foundation. The Brick of Honor will be placed at the foot of the Soldiers and Sailors Monument come spring of 2025, creating a lasting tribute to your veteran's service and sacrifice in the heart of Indianapolis. Learn more about purchasing a brick: https://www.indianawarmemorials.org/commemorate/. #VeteransDay #IndyBricksofHonor #MonumentCircle

Do you ever wonder how the Indiana War Memorial found its home in the Indianapolis area?

Learn more about the history and the construction of the Indiana War Memorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vq3ckOZhH3U.

#IndianaWarMemorial #indysbestkeptsecret

(Image: Bass Photo Co Collection, Indiana Historical Society.)

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Do you ever wonder how the Indiana War Memorial found its home in the Indianapolis area? Learn more about the history and the construction of the Indiana War Memorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vq3ckOZhH3U. #IndianaWarMemorial #indysbestkeptsecret (Image: Bass Photo Co Collection, Indiana Historical Society.)

On this day in 1920 the Treaty of Versailles took effect, officially bringing an end to World War I.

Visit the Indiana War Memorial and Museum to learn more about World War I and the Treaty that was to bring peace to the world in the years that followed. The museum is open Wednesday through Sunday from 9am to 5pm. Admission is free!

*** The Shrine Room is closed for construction and is slated to remain closed for approximately seven months.

#TreatyofVersailles #WorldWar1

(Image: history.com)

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On this day in 1920 the Treaty of Versailles took effect, officially bringing an end to World War I. Visit the Indiana War Memorial and Museum to learn more about World War I and the Treaty that was to bring peace to the world in the years that followed. The museum is open Wednesday through Sunday from 9am to 5pm. Admission is free! *** The Shrine Room is closed for construction and is slated to remain closed for approximately seven months. #TreatyofVersailles #WorldWar1 (Image: history.com)

On January 8, 1866 a public reception was held for the 28th United States Colored Troops, the only African American regiment organized in Indiana.

The original battle flag for the 28th Indiana Regiment is on display at the Indiana War Memorial and Museum in the recently relocated Eli Lilly Civil War Exhibition. The museum is open Wednesday through Sunday from 9am to 5pm. Admission is free!

*** The Shrine Room is closed for construction and is slated to remain closed for approximately seven months.

#CivilWarHistory #IndianaWarMemorials

(Image: 28th USCT at the Battle of Crater, July 30, 1864. Painting by Don Troiani)

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On January 8, 1866 a public reception was held for the 28th United States Colored Troops, the only African American regiment organized in Indiana. The original battle flag for the 28th Indiana Regiment is on display at the Indiana War Memorial and Museum in the recently relocated Eli Lilly Civil War Exhibition. The museum is open Wednesday through Sunday from 9am to 5pm. Admission is free! *** The Shrine Room is closed for construction and is slated to remain closed for approximately seven months. #CivilWarHistory #IndianaWarMemorials (Image: 28th USCT at the Battle of Crater, July 30, 1864. Painting by Don Troiani)

Commemorate your Veteran`s legacy this Veterans Day by purchasing a Brick of Honor from the Indiana War Memorials Foundation.

The Brick of Honor will be placed at the foot of the Soldiers and Sailors Monument come spring of 2025, creating a lasting tribute to your veteran`s service and sacrifice in the heart of Indianapolis.

Learn more about purchasing a brick: https://www.indianawarmemorials.org/commemorate/.

#VeteransDay #IndyBricksofHonor #MonumentCircle

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Commemorate your Veteran's legacy this Veterans Day by purchasing a Brick of Honor from the Indiana War Memorials Foundation. The Brick of Honor will be placed at the foot of the Soldiers and Sailors Monument come spring of 2025, creating a lasting tribute to your veteran's service and sacrifice in the heart of Indianapolis. Learn more about purchasing a brick: https://www.indianawarmemorials.org/commemorate/. #VeteransDay #IndyBricksofHonor #MonumentCircle

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