This memorial is dedicated to all Ponca Tribal Veterans who have served our country with honor in the U.S. Armed Forces Approving Resolutions: 42-08162013 Tribal Chairman Earl Howe III said the cemetery had for years included an area that was unofficially designated for veterans. Using grant money, the tribe built three memorial walls and a brick walkway with a central court with flagpoles for the American, Oklahoma and Ponca Tribe flags. A tradition of military service exists in the Ponca Tribe, Howe said. A small contingent of men volunteered for service during World War I, even before tribal citizens were granted U.S. citizenship. Alfred Little Standing Buffalo Post 38 White Eagle, Oklahoma Ponka Wa NaN She GTHE DA N XUDE The Nation Which Forgets its Defenders will Itself Be Forgotten.
Installation Date:
31 Aug 2015
Organization Responsible for Installation:
Ponca Business Committee: Earl S. Howe III, Bennett Arkeketa, Pauyla S. Mendoza, Scotty Simpson Jr, Steve Pensoneau, Douglas Eagle Sr. and Jimmie Sherron
Memorial War Era(s):
- Vietnam
- Persian Gulf
- Panama
- WWII
- Lebanon/Grenada
- Korea
- WWI
Memorial Condition:
Good
Location:
South of Ponca City, Oklahoma. From the corner of Waverly and old Hwy 60 2 1/2 - 3 miles, then West on Riverview Road about 1/2 mile