Governors Square Mall unveils Medal of Honor wall to honor 46 local military heroes

By Anthony Hewitt 

March 26, 2025 3:18 pm

CLARKSVILLE, TN − On National Medal of Honor Day, March 25, Clarksville came together with the 101st Airborne Division and the 5th Special Forces Group to host an unforgettable event: A piece of Governor’s Square Mall has been transformed into a place of profound respect and admiration. The day was not just about commemoration—it was about creating a bridge between the past and present, uniting a community to celebrate valor, sacrifice, and unyielding love for country.

At the heart of the event was the unveiling of a remarkable tribute: a wall honoring 46 local Medal of Honor recipients from the two of the renowned military units based at Fort Campbell.

“Clarksville is more than just a city near a military installation,” said Col. (P) Travis McIntosh, Deputy Commanding General (Support) for the 101st Airborne Division. “Clarksville is a home, a community, a place where military families are embraced, supported and appreciated.”

McIntosh shared stories of the Medal of Honor recipients honored on the wall, emphasizing that their heroism not only reflected individual acts of courage but also the sacrifices of the brothers-in-arms who fought beside them. Stories about Pfc. Kenneth David; Sgt.1st Class Eugene Ashley Jr.; Lt. Col. Robert Cole were just a few of many who are forever recognized on the wall. The daughter of recipient Sgt. 1st Class Ronald Rosser who served in the 38th Infantry Regiment and received the medal for actions in Korea,1952, was also in attendance.

The wall at Governor’s Square Mall will stand going forward as more than a memorial, but as a bridge uniting a town with its military heritage.