FRONT SIDE – Sergent Dennis Murphy was part of the 14th Wisconsin Infantry, and his was known as the “De Pere Rifles”. During the war, Murphy gained fame and earned the Meal of Honor for displaying bravery in the Second Battle of Corinth.
SIDE 1 – Wisconsin born Charles Whittlesey is known for leading the so-called Lost Battalion in the Argonne Forest during World War I. In 1918, Major Whittlesey and his battalion were ordered to advance on a heavily armed German line as part of a larger American attack. Whittlesey received the Medal of Honor for his service.
Marine Private Ryan Jerabek - His story of a fallen service member has struck the chord of many. The most recent wars in U.S. history (Iraq and Afghanistan) have claimed the lives of more than 120 Wisconsin men and woman. He was posthumously awarded the Bronze Star and Purple Heart.
Fleet Admiral William Daniel Leahy – He may be the most influential Wisconsin veteran. He served as the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff during World War II under both Presidents, Franklin D. Roosevelt, and Harry S. Truman.
SIDE 2 – Richard Bong – A native of Poplar, he shot down at least 40 Japanese aircraft during World War II, earning the title of Ace of Aces. All of his victories came while flying a P-38 Lightning fighter plane. He was also a Wisconsin Medal of Honor recipient.
Lance Sijan – Another Medal of Honor recipient. An Air Force fighter pilot in the Vietnam War. Was forced to eject, was captured after several hours. In spite of being tortured, he never gave up information and died one month after being captured.
BACK SIDE – Wisconsin Seal/Flag – This side of the rock is a re-creation of the Wisconson seal that represents the great people of Wisconsin.
This is just a short view of a the full description which can be found at the “Original Wisconsin Freedom Rock”