Jessie Clipper Memorial - Buffalo, NY
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A memorial dedicated to all African-Americans in all wars of the US is located in a small park near downtown Buffalo, NY.
Waymark Code: WM1EZG
Location: New York, United States
Date Posted: 04/23/2007
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This memorial was erected by the Jessie Clipper Post 430 American Legion in memory of Jessie Clipper, the first African-American killed in WWI. The inscription on the front of the memorial reads: "In memory of the valiant service of negroes in all wars of these United States of America to the glory of God - WWII, Korea, Vietnam." The back of the memorial is engraved with flowers strung on ribbons and trimmed with bows. The inscription reads: "1776, 1812, 1861, 1898, 1917, 1941, 1950, 1966."
Type of Memorial: Multi-War Memorial
Wars mentioned (Multi-war only):
World War II, Korea, Vietnam
In Honor Of: Valiant service of negroes in all wars.
Date of dedication: April 24, 1938
Who Put it Here?: American Legion Jessie Clipper Post 430
Description of Memorial:
The memorial is a pink granite stone located in a very small park just outside the downtown area.
Marker Text: Not listed
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