Vietnam War Memorial, Winchester Square, Springfield, MA, USA - Vietnam War Memorials on Waymarking.com

Winchester Square is an historic district which is now the cultural and political heart of the black community in Springfield. The City of Springfield and the residents of Winchester Square have erected a granite monument to honor the black citizens of Springfield who died in Vietnam. The monument has an eagle with its wings raised high over its head. The eagle is perched on a horizontal fasces, with leaves on both ends. The monument is inscribed:

IN MEMORY OF
THE NEGRO MEN
WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES
IN VIET NAM
IN THE SERVICE OF
THEIR COUNTRY
* * *
RONALD C. HURST
GUS STOVAL JR.
DAVIS L. OWENS
NORMAN C. FARRIS
JAMES C. STARNES

Placed by:: City of Springfield Date Placed: Not listed

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