OK Military Academy KIA -- Claremore OK
N 36° 19.192 W 095° 38.086
15S E 263472 N 4022649
The memorial dedicated specifically to those former cadets at the Oklahoma Military Academy (now Rogers State University) who were killed in action in wars from 1917-1991.
Waymark Code: WMGNN1
Location: Oklahoma, United States
Date Posted: 03/24/2013
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The impressive black granite pyramid on the Rogers State University (formerly the Oklahoma Military Academy) campus in Claremore OK lists the names and conflicts where former OMA cadets serving in the US Armed forces lost their lives in battle. This monument covers the years 1917-1991.
Type of Memorial: Non-Specific Memorial
Wars mentioned (Multi-war only):
WWII Korea Vietnam
In Honor Of: Former OK Military Academy cadets killed in war
Marker Text:
OKLAHOMA MILITARY ACADEMY
FORMER CADET KILLED IN ACTION MEMORIAL
In lasting memory of all OMA cadets who gave their lives while serving with distinction and honor in the Armed Forces of the United States as well as the Allied Forces of Canada and the United Kingdom. Their lives exemplify, to the fullest extent humanly possible,
COURAGE LOYALTY AND HONOR
To these men we humbly dedicate this memorial.
1917-1991
Date of dedication: 1991
Who Put it Here?: OMA alumni
Description of Memorial:
The memorial is a striking modern black granite pyramid on the west side of the main building at Rogers State University.
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