On Memorial Day 1969, Commissioner of Public Lands, Bert Cole dedicated a monument at the Forks Cemetery. The marker was unveiled to show all the names of servicemen from the Forks area that died during military service. The ceremony included a march from the VFW Hall to the cemetery, where the VFW color guard conducted the flag raising.

The monument was later moved to the grounds of the Forks City Hall  where it still stands today.

George C. Welch, Army, WWII, killed in action, July 31, 1943, a resident of the Bogachiel area he was the first WWII casualty from the West End.

Frank Daman Jr., Navy, WWII, missing in action and presumed dead, Mediterranean, May 9, 1944, he was awarded the Purple Heart.

Arthur R. Wittenborn, Army, WWII, killed in action, Europe, October 9, 1944, he landed at D-Day and held the Bronze Star and Purple Heart Medal.

Sebastian George Vogel, Navy, WWII, killed in action, Philippines, November 27, 1944, he left behind a wife and young son.

Walter A. Fletcher, Army, WWII, killed in action, Netherlands, April 15, 1945, it is believed he was killed just minutes before the last shot of the war was fired. He was awarded the Bronze Star, Silver Star and Purple Heart posthumously.

Lorrel L. Cassell, Army, WWII, survived combat only to be killed in a plane crash returning home from his tour of duty, December 8, 1945.

Earl K. Brandeberry, Army, WWII, survived combat, killed after reenlistment, he received the Distinguished Flying Cross.

Robert Guy Price, Marine, Korean War, killed in action November 30, 1950, he was awarded the Purple Heart, the Combat Action Ribbon, the Korean Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal and the Korean War Service Medal.

Arthur J. Munson Jr., killed in a vehicle accident, May 1, 1952.

Vernon E. DePew, Marine, South Vietnam, killed in action May 20, 1967, the first Vietnam War casualty from the West End.

Norman E. Lodholm, Army, South Vietnam, killed in action June 13, 1968.

Douglas G. Foster, Marine, South Vietnam, killed in action on his second tour, September 15, 1968, he was recommended for three Purple Hearts, the Bronze Star and the Navy Cross.

Donald R. Kraft, Army, South Vietnam, killed in action May 13, 1969, just twelve days into his tour of duty.

Forks City Hall will be closed Monday May 28th in observance of Memorial Day