World War I Gold Star Court of Honor memorial (Photo by Sid Hastings)

Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery (Photo by Sid Hastings)

World War I Gold Star Court of Honor memorial (Photo by Sid Hastings)

World War I Gold Star Court of Honor memorial (Photo by Sid Hastings)

(Photo by Sid Hastings)

(Photo by Sid Hastings)

The 752 bronze plaques bore the honoree’s name, rank, branch of service and division, and time, place and cause of death. (Photo by Sid Hastings)

Capt. Skinker is a Medal of Honor recipient. The names from the missing 433 plaques are listed on the two columns. (Photo by Sid Hastings)

St. Louis Gold Star Mother Julie Vinnedge, whose son Phillip, a Marine, was killed in Afghanistan 16 days into his deployment. (Photo by Sid Hastings)

Members of Post 15 who helped salvage the plaques include Jim Gualdoni (left), Ben Calloni, Jim Restelli and Skip Berger. (Photo by Sid Hastings)

Skip Berger (left) presents an award to Bob Winters, designer of the memorial. (Photo by Sid Hastings)

Bob Winters, principal at Ottolino, Winters and Huebner architecture. (Photo by Sid Hastings)