The City of Erlanger offers Military Honor Banners that are displayed from Memorial Day through Veteran’s Day. The purpose of the program is to recognize and honor individuals who are currently serving or who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces. The honoree’s name, photo, armed service branch and rank are displayed on a banner, flown from existing street utility poles along Dixie Highway and Commonwealth Avenue.
Wilbur R. Houston M.D. (1902-1983) served his country as a Major in the U.S. Army Medical Corps, South Pacific Theatre (1943-1945). Dr. Houston cared for generations of Erlanger families at his medical practice on Dixie Highway (1934-1966). A community leader, Dr. Houston served as President of the Campbell-Kenton Medical Society (1963) and President of the Erlanger Rotary Club. As Director of Student Health and team physician at Eastern Kentucky University (1966-1973), Dr. Houston is credited with pioneering Sports Medicine delivering a seminar titled “The Medical Aspects of Sports” in March, 1972. Dr. Houston and family were longtime members of the Erlanger Christian Church.
Written by: Emily Gillum, granddaughter
Banner is on display in Erlanger, May – September 2024 – 2026.
Ben Blankenship
David Kelly Rabe
Dr. George Thomas “Tom” Donovan Sr.
Gary Dunhoft
George Tom Donovan Jr.
James McMain
James Robinson
John F. Dunhoft
Johnny M. Lee
Kenny Dunhoft
Larry Wilson
Lonell Dunhoft
Michael Walsh
Norman Blankenship
Paul Burgheim
Philip Taliaferro III
Philip Taliaferro
Raymond “Rocky” Lockard
Robert F. Luckhardt Sr.
Ronald Siemer
Rudy Hermes
Tony W. Closser
Vernon “Aggie” Agnor
Wayne Stewart
William “Gary” Hermmann
William Gearheart “Geary” Martin
William Hige McIntosh
For more information on the qualifications for an honor banner or to apply on behalf of yourself or a family member, click here. For questions regarding the program, please contact City of Erlanger at 859.727.2525.
