I recently started to repair some Marion veteran’s grave markers. It is a local cemetery and there is a section that was originally dedicated to veterans. The front portion of it came to be known as the Rainbow Section, as it was dedicated to the memory of veterans from the Rainbow Division of World War One. It in fact has a marker in memory of Dyer J. Bird. He was from Broadway, Ohio, and was living in Marion, Ohio, when he enlisted. He enlisted in Marion’s D Company of the Ohio 4th Infantry Regiment, Ohio National Guard. Which was reorganized as the 166th Infantry Regiment under the 83rd Infantry Brigade of the 42nd Infantry Division (The Rainbow Division).
Before
After
I noticed that over time many of these grave markers had sunk or rather the ground is building up around them. Many are nearly completely covered with sod and grass. When the grass is cut or in fall when the leaves fall, many of the markers are not visible.
Center marker below.
3-1/2″ below grade.
3-1/2″ below grade.
Center marker below.
I recently went out and edged five. That improved the appearance greatly, but since they are still three to four inches below surface, water will pool on them after rains and dirt will accumulate on the face of the marker. Next the grass will again creep in.
These are not yet cleaned or raised. The center marker is the first photo with the tape measure above.
The grounds keeper came out while I was working and gave me a lesson on correctly raising the markers to flush. This will keep he mowers from striking the markers and will allow water to run off and reduce the accumulation of dirt and the repeat of the cycle.
I plan on returning to begin raising the markers near the Rainbow section and work my way through looking for other veterans markers that need attention. I will also post the marker information on http://www.FindAGrave.com, as well as this blog.
Please take some time to visit or take someone out to see the resting place of our veterans. maybe take a photo or write their name down. Then look them or there unit up on this blog and read about their service. These veterans from our community have long since passed away and many of their children have died or left the area. Let us remember their service.
Will go back to West Point for Post Graduate Course If War’s Over.
Lieutenant Warren Wilson Christian and Lieutenant Lester E. Jacoby, two Marion county boys, were graduated Friday, from West Point, after only sixteen months of training, the term having been shortened on account of the war.
Young Christian, who is a son of Mr. and Mrs. George B. Christian, Jr. is twenty years old.
Following his graduation the young man went to Washington to spend a few days with his parents before going into training for overseas duty.
Lieutenant Jacoby is eighteen years old and is the son of Dr. and Mrs. C.W. Jacoby, of Richland township. He arrived home Saturday for a brief visit with his parents.
In case the war continues, both young men will be sent to France in about four months, but in the event of a declaration of peace, they will return to West Point for a post-graduate course.
(Note that the Star says, “Lester”. This may have been Jacoby’s nickname or a misprint)
From the Marion Daily Star dated 11-11-1918
WEST POINT GRADUATE IS HONORED SUNDAY
Big Dinner Is Given for Leslie E. Jacoby.
Dr. and Mrs. C.W. Jacoby, at their home in Richland township, entertained a company of their relatives at dinner, Sunday, in honor of their son, Lieutenant Leslie E. Jacoby, who was graduated two weeks ago, from West Point, and who is spending a two-weeks furlough with his parents. The company included Mr. and Mrs. Justus Zieg, Mr. and Mrs. William Zieg and children, Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Loyer and children, and Mr. and Mrs. J. Wilbur Jacoby and Children.
Colonel Leslie Edgar Jacoby
Leslie Edgar Jacoby was born 1 February 1900. Leslie Edgar Jacoby attended the United States Military Academy, West Point, New York from 14 June 1917 to 1 November 1919. He was ranked 68 in his class. He was graduated early to be assigned war duties during World War One. With the end of the war shortly after his graduation he returned to West Point to serve as student officer from 3 December 1918 to 11 June 1919. He then graduated and was ranked 69 in his class.
Lieutenant Jacoby then was en route to France from 13 July to 20 July, 1919. He observed the battle fronts of Belgian, France and Italy. Then visited the Army of Occupation in Germany until 17 September 1919. lt. Jacoby then returned to Camp Zachary Taylor, Kentucky, as a student officer of the Field Artillery School beginning 1 October 1919.
Jacoby continued a career in the United States Army. He earned the rank of Colonel and served in World War Two and Korea. He was a past commander 5th Tank Destroyer Group, 2 June 1943.
Colonel Jacoby died 29 Oct 1973 in Fulton County, Georgia, and was buried in Arlington National Cemetery (Section 8 Site 6642).
Warren W. Jacoby is remembered on the World War II Veterans Memorial Wall at the Marion Cemetery.
Colonel Warren Wilson Christian
Warren Wilson Christian was born 23 May 1898 to George Busby Christian, Jr.Warren Wilson Christian grew up with a close relationship with the family of Warren G. Harding . He was in fact named after Warren Harding. He is seen as a small child in photos at Harding events. He later secured an appointment to the United States Military Academy, West Point, New York.
He was enrolled at the United States Military Academy, West Point, New York, from 14 June 1917 to 1 November 1918. He was ranked 180 in his class. He was graduated early to be assigned war duties during World War One. With the end of the war shortly after his graduation he returned to West Point to serve as student officer 3 December 1918 to 11 June 1919. He then graduated and at that time was ranked 186 in his class.
On 11 July 1919 Christian was assigned to the infantry.
Lieutenant Christian then was en route to France from 13 July to 20 July 1919. He toured the battle fronts of Belgian, France and Italy and visited the Army of Occupation in Germany until 17 September 1919. He then returned to Camp Benning , Georgia to attend Officer Infantry school on 1 October 1919.
Warren Wilson Christian went on to serve in World War Two in Europe. Colonel Christian served for a time in both Hawaii and in the Philippines. He also was assigned to the Command and Staff School at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. He was a commanding officer at the Officers Candidate School in Fort Benning, Georgia. And he commanded an army camp in France prior to being assigned to the Headquarters United States Forces European Theater (HQ USFET). He was married to Edith Hanlon on 5 March 1931. His headstone shows he attained the rank of Colonel and was assigned to HQ USFET, District of Columbia and died on 9 January 1946 of a kidney ailment. He is buried in Netherlands American Cemetery and Memorial, Margraten, Eijsden-Margraten Municipality, Limburg, Netherlands, Plot H Row 11 Grave 9.
Warren W. Christian is remembered on the World War II Veterans Memorial Wall at the Marion Cemetery.
In hearing of the signing of the Armistice, residents of Marion, Ohio began forming multiple parades and finding whatever they could to make noise. They celebrated from the early morning hours and throughout the day. The relief of stress from the war and it’s strain on the citizens, industry, economy and loss of soldiers suddenly comes to an end.
Reported in the Marion Daily Star 11-11-1918
BEDLAM BREAKS LOOSE IN CITY
With news of the Signing of the Armistice.
YELLING HOSTS MARCH THROUGH THE STREETS
Stores Close at 11 O’Clock This Morning – Big Parade This Afternoon.
Bedlam broke loose in Marion at 4:45 o’clock this morning, when church bells, whistles, cannon and every noise-making device known was employed to help express the pent-up enthusiasm of young and old. When the information was spread about the city by the Star, the celebration began, growing in volume every minute. Epworth church being the first to ring its bell, when the glorious news was received.
On every street people were hurrying down town to join the merrymakers. The uptown districts soon became formed, which grew momentarily as the employees of the factories, shops, stores and offices laid their work aside and hastened to join the hilarious throng. Flags waved, horns were blown and human throats were strained in cheering for “Peace.”
NOTE OF SADNESS.
The celebration was not without its note f sadness. While the declaration of peace means the return of the larger number of the brave boys, the thought of the many who will remain in France for “the long sleep” brought a tear to the eye and sadness to the heart. Never in history of the world has such an experience come to the people – the close of a world war. Never again will this generation go through a like experience.
Early this morning it become apparent the the day would be given wholly to jollifying. Business was at a standstill. Those who felt obliged to carry on their day’s duties were prevented from doing so by the din from the streets and for one day Marion in giving herself almost unreservedly to rejoicing.
PARADE THIS AFTERNOON
A mammoth jollification parade in celebration of the downfall of Germany and the victory of the allied armies in the field will be held this afternoon.
Arrangements for the demonstration, which is planned to be the biggest Marion has ever had, were made this morning by the war board.
The parade will move promptly at 2 o’clock over the principal streets of the city. The parade will form at Orchard and Center streets.
The line of march will be east on Center to Greenwood; south on Greenwood to Mt. Vernon, west on Mt. Vernon to Church; west on Church to State; south on State to Columbia; west on Columbia to Prospect; north on Prospect to Center; east on Center to the courthouse, where it will disband.
First Division.
The first division will form on Orchard street and will be composed of the county and city officials, police, Red Cross organizations, members of the war board, wives, mothers and sweethearts of soldiers. Major S. N. Titus will be marshal of the first division.
The second division will rest on Windsor street and will be composed of fraternal organizations. Charles W. Mapes will be Marshall.
Employees of the Erie, Marion Steam Shovel company and Fairbanks Steam Shovel companies will be in the third division which will be headed by C. W. Fairbanks as marshal. The division will form on Blaine avenue.
Public and parochial schools will form the fourth division headed by H. A Hartman as marshal. The division will form at the old High school building.
The Malleable Iron company, the Osgood company, the Interstate Iron & Steel company and the Marion Tool company employees will form the fifth division. W. H. Holverstott will be marshal of the division which will form on Olney avenue.
The Susquennah Silk Mills, Houghton and McMurrray Sulky companies and Marion Tire & Rubber company employees will form the sixth division. Henry Strelitz will be marshal. The division will form on Oak street.
The seventh division will form on Park boulevard and will be composed of merchants and professional men. M. L. Dumble will be marshal. The eighth division will be composed of the fire department and employees of the Huber Manufacturing company. Fire Chief T. J. McFarland and S. E. Barlow will be marshals of this division.
Saloons Are Closed.
Early this morning Mayor A. J. Sautter ordered all saloons closed. Sheriff James F. Ullom also issued an edict closing the saloons. The order was readily complied with by the saloon men. Charles Klunk head of the Marion County Home Rule association, had already taken action to close the saloons, however.
The evening employees of the Erie will stage another big parade through the streets of the city, it was announced today.
As the tidings of the signing of the armistice spread throughout the city early this morning, before most of Marion had awakened to the glad news. the bedlam and noise steadily grew.
Automobiles drove through the streets with horns buzzing and hooting. All sorts of noise-making contrivances made their appearance soon after the bedlam started.
The serines and gongs of trucks were worked violently and dinner bells, tin cans tied on the back of trucks and autos all did their part to help in the jollification.
Flags soon made their appearance and hundreds of people yelled and waved the American flag and those of the allies. Italian flags were among the first to put in their appearance. One of the first trucks on the streets early this morning was bedecked with American and Italian flags.
Band Out Early
Dowler’s band was on the street before 6 o’clock and as it marched west on Center street groups of jollifiers fell in behind. The band marched to the plant of the Marion Steam Shovel company whose employees laid down their tools and started a parade. Erie employees and other shops were soon in line and before an hour’s time the parade had been augmented to several thousand workingmen.
Everybody seemed intent in forming their own parade later in the morning and groups could be seen trudging along carrying flags and all sorts of noise making devices.
The parade led by Dowler’s band and workingmen was headed by Police Chief J. W. Thompson members of the police force and Sheriff James F. Ullom. This was by the far the largest demonstration of the morning and moved over all the principal streets of the city.
James A. Knapp is grand marshal for the big parade this afternoon.
Following behind the marchers of this parade were scores of auto trucks carrying yelling men, women and children. The trucks were gaily bedecked with flags and every passenger had some sort of a noise-making device.
Some more enthusiastic celebrators than the rest pressed into service old empty powder cans which were filled with powder and discharged at frequent intervals. Pistol and rifle shots also filled the air.
One old gray-whiskered man, who had seen service in the civil war, procured a long ???? horn and was one of the merriest noise-makers of the early hours.
Stores and business houses suspended business at 11 o’clock this morning.
Even Court Adjourns.
Judge Mouser, who had several cases for hearing today, adjourned court when he was apprised of the welcome news. He made an entry on the docket to the effect that “On this day, November 11, court was suspended to celebrate the signing by Germany of the Allie’s “armistice.”
Kids in pushcarts pulling each other through the jam in the downtown districts.
Employees of the Susquennah Silk Mills marched through the streets early this morning carrying at their head a large American flag. After parading over the principal streets they marched to the court-house steps, where they joined in a song.
Trains passing through the city tied down their whistles.
The court-house bell, which was among the first to take up the refrain, was rung almost continuously from 5 o’clock this morning.
It is with great sadness that I share of the passing of Michael Wynn. Michael’s son shared that his father died on 3 February 2026. Arrangements look like they will be announced for later this year.
My name is Mike Wynn and I was born on January 17, 1947. I grew up in Marion, Ohio, and attended Olney Ave. Elementary, Edison Jr. High, and graduated from Harding High School in 1965. I played baseball and football for Harding for 3 years.
Harding High School 1965
I enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in 1966. After high school I attended Otterbein University on a football scholarship. During the season I concentrated on my studies to keep my eligibility to play football. After the season I found other interests and let’s just say I came to a mutual agreement with the school that I would not be returning the next semester. Four of us, including my best friend Dan Schott, decided to join the Marine Corps for 4 years. We were in from 1966-1970. My motivation to join was a mixture of patriotism and seeking excitement and adventure.
I had never been on a plane or seen the ocean so I was excited when the recruiter said I would be flying to San Diego for boot camp. When it came time to leave there was an airline strike, so we had to take a 3-day train ride instead of flying. It was so crowded we had to stand between cars and play cards most of the trip. California seemed like paradise with the ocean and palm trees. Boot camp soon changed that.
New recruits always arrive to boot camp in the middle of the night in the Marine Corps. It is planned that way to increase the shock value. When we arrived by bus all hell broke loose. The drill instructors got on the bus yelling and nearly throwing us off the bus. I was wondering what I had gotten myself into. Boot camp was brutal both physically and psychologically. I went in weighing 210 pounds and came out at 190 pounds. The psychological side was the worst as they completely break you down and build you up as a Marine. I hated it then but appreciated it later in Vietnam. The last day they got us all together to tell us what our job would be and where we were going. 90% of us were infantry and got orders to Vietnam. I was now a grunt in the Marine Corps.
After 6 months of infantry training, I was off to Okinawa which was a staging area for guys heading to Nam. I guess because of my rifle range scores I was put into sniper training. My buddies were all off to the war and I was stuck on Okinawa for many months of training. After a month or so I went to the commanding officer and requested a transfer to Vietnam. He was happy to oblige.
I was attached to the 1st Battalion, 3rd Marines who were getting ready to leave Okinawa for Vietnam. The unit was a Special Landing Force that was based on several ships and made helicopter and amphibious landings into Vietnam. I left on the USS Okinawa, which was a small aircraft carrier for helicopters.
A thousand of us lived aboard the ship for a short period and then went by helicopter for operations in and around the DMZ. We were usually in country for 1-2 weeks and then back to the ship for a few days until the next insertion. While on operations we walked all day and then dug a hole at night to sleep. At night we were on watch 2 hours on and 2 off, so there wasn’t much sleep going on.
I have several memories that I will never forget. In April of 1967, we were on Operation Beaver Cage and were walking in 2 columns along a river-one column on each side of the river. All of a sudden, we were hit by automatic fire-snipers-and mortars. The whole hillside seemed to move with camouflaged North Vietnamese Army (NVA) soldiers. I was on the opposite side of the river as the ambush and saw many Marines go down. We returned fire and called in air support. The firefight lasted for hours. The next day we had to pick up our dead. The thing I remember the most is how quiet it was after the action. There wasn’t even a bird tweeting. I had a minor shrapnel wound and went back to the ship for a day to get stitched up. We had 55 killed and 151 wounded on that operation.
On May 18 we were aboard ship and got up at 4am for our customary steak and egg breakfast the Navy cooked for us the morning of an operation. We were going on Operation Beau Charger which was the first authorized American entry into the DMZ. We were landing 3 miles from North Vietnam. My group took off at about 9:00am and by 9:15am bullets were ripping through the chopper. Contrary to popular belief Vietnam is not all jungle. We landed in open sandy terrain with large scrub covered sand dunes. My platoon was in the open walking towards some large dunes when the fire opened up and guys were dropping all around. I was carrying a radio at the time because our radio operator had been killed. The Platoon Commander told a group of us to charge the dune head on. I took off the radio so I could run quicker and my squad did as we were told. I was running and firing next to the squad leader, and he went down. He had been shot in the foot and couldn’t walk. He was laying in the open, so I threw him over my shoulder and started running for a small ditch about 18 inches deep. The next thing I know I’m lying on the ground with no idea how I got there. I could feel blood running down my back and realized I had been shot. It turns out that a bullet went through the squad leader’s arm and through my flak jacket into my chest. I was able to make it a few more yards to the ditch. My squad leader made it but to this day I feel guilty about not picking him up the second time and getting him to that ditch. A Marine should not leave another Marine behind. In that operation 8 out of the 12 men in my squad were killed or wounded. A total of 142 were killed and 896 were wounded.
Wynn on the USS Sanctuary
We were both flown to the Hospital Ship USS Sanctuary for treatment. I spent nearly 2 months in the hospital, and he got sent back to the States. It took me 30 years to find him, but I finally did, and we talk on the phone about every month or so.
Wynn with the man he carried to safety. (Wynn on right)
After my hospital stay, I was sent back to my unit to finish my tour but got a 3rd relatively minor shrapnel wound a few months later and left Vietnam.
I spent the rest of my time in the Corps in California and 2 years on the island of Guam. I was discharged as a Sergeant in 1970.
Michael Wynn promoted to Sergeant
After I got out, I went back to college at Long Beach State University and got a bachelor’s degree. I worked as a fireman in Southern California for nearly 10 years and then moved to Australia in 1982. I am now retired and live a quiet life near a small rural town in Queensland.
I am proud of being a Marine and my service in Vietnam. I am proud of the 3 Purple Hearts and other medals I have earned. It took me longer than it should have to get that pride because of the way Vietnam Veterans were treated upon their return and for years after. I experienced this firsthand and for years did not mention that I was a Vet. I hope veterans are never treated like that again. People who have never experienced combat cannot possibly understand it. We were just doing our job-it was not a political issue. I can honestly say that I never thought about which politician was responsible while I was in the combat zone. I only worried about the guys next to me and my own survival.
Semper Fidelis
Written by Michael Wynn April 2019
Michael Wynn has responded to many comments on this article post. I am very grateful for Mike’s willingness to share some of his military experience. He is from my hometown and there are still many friends and classmates of his that I run into periodically. Thank you to Mike for his service.
I am going to include some of the questions Mike has responded to, to assist readers from searching through the many comments. Many of the inquiries are in regard to The Smiths album cover ofMeat is Murder.
Mike stated that the radio operator for his unit was killed and when they asked for a volunteer, nobody raised their hand. So, Mike Wynn, being the FNG (F*ck?n New Guy), was made the radio operator. Mike stated he had no formal training as the radio operator but was made one non the less. When asked if he saw the movie Apocalypse Now, he stated that he had seen it, but felt the movie Full Metal Jacket was more realistic, from a U.S. Marine point of view.
When asked where in Vietnam he was when the “Make War Not Love” photo was taken he answered, “I was on Operation Ballistic Charge in Quang Nam and Quang Tin provinces. To tell you the truth I had no idea where I was on the day.”
Have you ever been back to Vietnam? Mike said, “I know veterans who have returned but I have no interest in doing so.”
Have you ever talked to The Smiths themselves or interacted with them at all? “I have never had any communication of any kind with the Smiths. I would be glad to speak to them if they contacted me.”
Was it a shock to see your image appear in record stores worldwide on the Smiths album cover? Also, are you a Smiths fan? Mike’s answer, “It was a shock and still amazes me that there is still so much interest in the photo today. I can’t say I’m a fan-my era was the 60’s.”
I was wondering what made you emigrate to Australia? “We moved to Australia to buy an apple orchard and get away from the crowds in California.”
I absolutely love the slogan you made up, but I can’t help but wonder, what was the inspiration behind the quote? Did you hold disdain for the anti-war hippies, or does it have some sort of other underlying political motive? Mike’s answer, “We read about the demonstrations happening in the US and weren’t very happy about it. We felt we were just doing our job. In those days in combat politics was not discussed and we had no idea who was a Republican or Democrat even though we ate-slept-bled-and died together. The slogan was in response to the signs we saw that read, Make Love Not War.”
Many other comments were of people thanking Michael Wynn for his service and people and classmates from Marion, Ohio, reconnecting with him. Feel free to scan through the comments section.
The Landon family of Marion County contributed greatly to the war effort. The family of Mr. and Mrs. George Landon had nine of ten boys registered or enlisted in the military and the youngest trying very hard to enlist, even though he was too young to register for the draft.
Another Landon, Charles Lee Landon, was determined to serve with D Company, 166th Infantry of the Rainbow Division. He later selflessly gave his life for another soldier. Charles Landon’s relationship to the George Landon family is unknown to the author.
From The Marion Daily Star date 9-12-1918
FIVE SONS REGISTER
Mr. and Mrs. George Landon, of north Vine street, have possibly more sons registered for service from this county than any other family in the county. They have twelve children, ten of whom are boys, and of this number nine have registered. Three of their sons registered last fall, one in August and five today.
Of the sons who registered last fall, two were married and one single, the married one having just arrived safely overseas, according to a card just received by his parents. The son who registered in August is also unmarried and will leave with the next call. All the men registered today are married.
Mr. and Mrs. Landon have one son yet too young to register. He is but seventeen and several times has tried to get into the navy.
Charles Lee Landon Receives Distinguished Service CrossPrevious to this article on 6 August 1918 another Landon, Charles Lee Landon, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lyman Landon, was reported killed in France while serving with D Company. It is not know if or how these Landons are related to each other, but they seem to have been a patriotic family nonetheless. Charles Lee Landon had served with D Company on the Border Campaign. He was later discharged while at Camp Willis, for being under weight. On 19 July 1917 he reenlisted. He went and rejoined D Company, 166th Infantry, 42nd Infantry Division and sailed with them to Europe.
Private Charles Lee Landon left behind three children; Harold, 12 years old; Carl 11 years old; Raymond, nine years old. He also had three brothers, Fred Landon and Ola Landon, of Sunbury, Pennsylvania; Lowell Landon, residing north of Marion and two sisters, Mrs. C.E. Shepherd, of Columbia and Windsor Streets, and H.L. Cole, of Chestnut Street in Marion. He was 34 years old. There was no mention of a wife, although her obituary stated she died in Akron, Ohio, on 1 Feb 1948. An article from January 1929 states Lillian Flora Landon is the window of Charles Lee Landon, who is receiving a Distinguished Service Cross.
On 29 January 1929 The Marion Daily Star reported that Landon was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross posthumously. It also stated he was a stretcher bearer at the time of his death.
Charles Landon is honored on the World War One Honor Roll at the Veterans Memorial Park in Marion, Ohio. His name is also on the World War One Honor Roll located on the second floor of the Marion County Courthouse.
Charles L. Landon
Place of Birth: Marion County, Ohio
Home of Record: Marion County, Ohio
AWARDS BY DATE OF ACTION: 1 of 1
Distinguished Service Cross
AWARDED FOR ACTIONS
DURING World War I
Service: Army
Rank: Private
Division: 42d Division, American Expeditionary Forces
GENERAL ORDERS:
War Department, General Orders No. 3 (1929)
CITATION:
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to Private Charles L. Landon (ASN: 93527), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company D, 166th Infantry Regiment, 42d Division, A.E.F., northeast of Chalons-sur-Marne, France, 15 July 1918. Private Landon with Private John Fischer, volunteered to rescue another soldier who had been severely wounded during the heavy enemy bombardment. With a total disregard for their own personal safety they courageously went forward and while attempting to reach the wounded soldier. Private Landon was hit by a shell which resulted in his death a few minutes later.
LANDON, CHARLES L.
Private, U.S. Army
Company D, 166th Infantry Regiment, 42d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: July 15, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Charles L. Landon, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action northeast of Chalons-sur-Marne, France, July 15, 1918. Private Landon with Private John Fischer, volunteered to rescue another soldier who had been severely wounded during the heavy enemy bombardment. With a total disregard for their own personal safety they courageously went forward and while attempting to reach the wounded soldier. Private Landon was hit by a shell which resulted in his death a few minutes later.
General Orders No. No. 3, W.D., 1929
Home Town: Marion County, OH
From The Marion Star (Marion, Ohio) Friday, 6 Feb. 1948, pg. 5
Obituary: Mrs. Lillian Landon
Mrs. Lillian Flora Landon, 61, formerly of Marion, died in her home at Akron Sunday following a long illness. She was the widow of Charles Landon, who was killed in action in World War I and was posthumously awarded the congressional medal of honor. He was a member of the Rainbow division.
Services for Mrs. Landon were conducted Thursday afternoon at the Prentice and Co. funeral home in Akron and burial was in Glendale Cemetery there.
Surviving are sons Harold and Carl of Akron and Raymond of Cleveland, five brothers, Howard E. Gilbert of Seattle, Wash., Clifford, Fred and Carl Gilbert all of Marion, and Charles Gilbert of Akron, and four sisters, Mrs. Clara Lindsay of Cleveland, Mrs. Nellie Berry and Mrs. Rose Button of Akron, and Mrs. George Dutton of Marion.
Lillian Flora Gilbert Landon
Birth 24 Apr 1886
Ohio, USA
Death 1 Feb 1948 (aged 61)
Akron, Summit County, Ohio, USA
Burial
Glendale Cemetery
Akron, Summit County, Ohio, USA
Memorial ID 67093113 · View Source
From FindaGrave.com
I found no records of the DSC being upgraded to The Medal of Honor
John C. Fischer received the Distinguished Service Cross in the same action that Charles Landon was killed in. John C. Fischer’s citation can be read at: Home of Heroes
Colonel Leslie Edgar Jacoby
France and Italy. Then visited the Army of Occupation in Germany until 17 September 1919. lt. Jacoby then returned to Camp Zachary Taylor, Kentucky, as a student officer of the Field Artillery School beginning 1 October 1919.
Colonel Warren Wilson Christian
I am proud of being a Marine and my service in Vietnam. I am proud of the 3 Purple Hearts and other medals I have earned. It took me longer than it should have to get that pride because of the way Vietnam Veterans were treated upon their return and for years after. I experienced this firsthand and for years did not mention that I was a Vet. I hope veterans are never treated like that again. People who have never experienced combat cannot possibly understand it. We were just doing our job-it was not a political issue. I can honestly say that I never thought about which politician was responsible while I was in the combat zone. I only worried about the guys next to me and my own survival.
Previous to this article on 6 August 1918 another Landon, 
Honoring Marion Ohio Veterans 