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World War II Memorial
A bronze plaque resides inside the Museum listing the 221 residents of Ormond Beach who served in World War II. Twelve of those names appear on the plaque's ★ Gold Star List, which recognizes those who lost their life during combat1,3.
Funds donated by Claus & Elsa Wiedemann were used to make the original brass plaque, which listed the names of 144 veterans. As was custom of that time, a separate plaque commemorating Ormond's Black veterans of WWII was placed in the old Reading Room. When that structure, which was located on the corner of U.S. 1 and Tomoka Avenue, was demolished, the plaque recognizing those 77 names was lost.
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In 1999 — a 25-year effort by Andrea Hall (granddaughter of local veteran James Lewis Hall) — culminated in the inclusion of the 77 names omitted from the original plaque due to segregation issues. Those local African-Americans fought with the same dedication and fervor as their white counterparts and are now listed with equal status.
The updated plaque truly reflects the spirit of sacrifice and freedom of ALL of Ormond Beach's World War II veterans and helps to heal 53 years of social injustice.2
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Ormond Beach WWII Honor Roll
An additional plaque located outside the Museum on the west side of the property lists the names of three local men who gave their lives in service to our country in World War I.
