Veteran's Memorial -- Morgan City LA
N 29° 41.683 W 091° 12.527
15R E 673299 N 3286300
The veteran's memorial on the St Mary's Parish Courthouse grounds in Morgan City LA
Waymark Code: WMNBYF
Location: Louisiana, United States
Date Posted: 02/09/2015
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Two rough-hewn granite blocks with plaques and a tall flagpole make up this simple yet powerful memorial on the northeast corner of the Parish Courthouse grounds in Morgan City LA to local men who served and died in WWI, WWII, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War.
The easternmost plaque reads as follows:
"In memory of those who served their country in the Korean and Viet Nam conflicts."
The northernmost plaque reads as follows:
"In memory of our boys who gave their lives in World Wars One and Two"
Type of Memorial: Multi-War Memorial
Wars mentioned (Multi-war only):
WWI
WWII
Korea
Vietnam
In Honor Of: Those who served and died in wartime
Marker Text:
The easternmost plaque reads as follows:
"In memory of those who served their country in the Korean and Viet Nam conflicts."
The northernmost plaque reads as follows:
"In memory of our boys who gave their lives in World Wars One and Two"
Who Put it Here?: VFW & VFW Ladies Auxiliary
Description of Memorial:
The marker is on the northeast corner of the St Mary's parish Courthouse grounds
Date of dedication: Not listed
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