Veteran's Memorial - Benicia, CA
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saopaulo1
N 38° 03.202 W 122° 09.346
10S E 574068 N 4212071
A simple, yet beautiful memorial in Benicia.
Waymark Code: WMGYNQ
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 04/24/2013
Views: 3
The memorial is in front of the Veterans Memorial Building, across from a large park. On a granite plaque on top of the memorial it reads: "In memoriam to all who served."
The memorial is divided into different wars.
The Vietnam tiles show a helicopter and soldiers in the field. It also shows pro and anti war protesters and a TV with an image from the war.
The Korean tiles show a helicopter, traditional Korean architecture and soldiers.
WWII shows the atomic bombs, burning buildings and burning boats at sea.
WWI shows submarines, battleships and the farewell of soldiers stateside.
Type of Memorial: Multi-War Memorial
In Honor Of: all who served
Marker Text:
"In memoriam to all who served."
Who Put it Here?: Benecia Veterans Memorial
Description of Memorial:
The memorial is in a grassy area in front of the memorial building. The tiled pieces are on the concrete wall of the memorial.
Wars mentioned (Multi-war only): Not listed
Date of dedication: Not listed
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