Oak Lawn Veterans Memorial
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N 41° 43.256 W 087° 45.117
16T E 437453 N 4619065
Polished black stone wall dedicated to all who served the U.S. in the military. The backside lists "The Honor Roll" - those Oak Lawn residents who died in different wars.
Waymark Code: WM3PH2
Location: Illinois, United States
Date Posted: 04/29/2008
Views: 19
Sits on the village green with a children's playground, a gazebo, and the public library.
Type of Memorial: Non-Specific Memorial
In Honor Of: "In honor of those who served, in tribute to those who perished, in gratitude to those now serving"
Date of dedication: September 14, 1996
Who Put it Here?: Village of Oak Lawn, VFW Post 5220, Green Oak American Legion Post 757
Description of Memorial:
Polished black stone wall dedicated to all who served the U.S. in the military. The backside lists "The Honor Roll" - those Oak Lawn residents who died in different wars.
Three flag poles fly six flags including the U.S., Illinois, and Oak Lawn flags.
Sits on the village green with a children's playground, a gazebo, and the public library.
Wars mentioned (Multi-war only): Not listed
Marker Text: Not listed
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