David K. Aeschliman Memorial

David K. Aeschliman Memorial

Three large stones placed erect at right angles to each other, holding plaques. The front plaque has a relief of the bust of David K. Aeschliman and smaller reliefs of the awards he was given (Purple Heart, Distinguished Flying Cross, O.L.C. Air Medal).

1976

Ohio Outdoor Sculpture

2137

Built by

Archbold Area Jaycees

S. Pleasant St. and Lafayette St.

Front plaque reads;
"David K. Aeschliman"/"May 17, 1949"/"Jan. 16, 1970"/
"Two Purple Hearts"/Distinguished Flying Cross"/O.L.C. Air Medal"/
"Graduate of Archbold High School in May of 1967 and entered military service in June of 1967"/
Entered Vietnam in August of 1969 with the 1th air Calvary Troop B. 3rd Armored Squadron."/
"Shot down Jan. 12, 1970 and passed away four days later."

Right side plaque lists "Letters Honoring David"/"The White House"/"Washington"

Left side plaque reads,
"We, the Citizens of Archbold humbly dedicate this memorial in memory of those living and dead, who have served or given their lives that we may pursue our lives as we so choose."/"Archbold American Legion B.L.W.311"
Names and wars are then listed, followed by, "The David Aeschliman Memorial was built by the Archbold Area Jaycees. The landscaping was donated in memory of Terri VanPelt."/"Dedicated June 26, 1976"