45th Infantry (Thunderbird) Division Memorial is on a vertical granite slab sitting on a horizontal granite base. Inscribed on the vertical slab is: This M114 Armored Command Carrier is dedicated to Oklahoma's 45th Infantry (Thunderbird) Division that had in World War II 511 Combat Days, 8 Campaigns. In the Korean War 429 Combat Days, 4 Campaigns At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. SFC Donald J. Hurt, US Army; Cpl Larry E. Caldwell, US Army; Major Quince L. Brown, USAAF; Cpl Peter W. Klingensmith; AMM1 Clifford Murl Satterfield, US Navy.
Organization Responsible for Installation:
VFW Wake Island Memorial Post 3656
Memorial War Era(s):
- WWII
- Korea
Memorial Condition:
Good
Location:
Memorial is on the grounds of VFW Wake Island Memorial Post 3656, off Veterans Memorial Drive, Bristow, Oklahoma