World Wars I and II Memorial -- Brackettville TX
N 29° 18.694 W 100° 25.033
14R E 362371 N 3243338
One of two war memorials on the Kinney courthouse grounds, this memorial recognizes the ultimate sacrifice those who fought and died in World War I and World War II.
Waymark Code: WMPMXF
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 09/23/2015
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Two war memorials flank the sidewalk and stairs leading to the east entrance of the Kinney County courthouse grounds in downtown Brackettville, TX.
This war memorial is located on the right as you face the courthouse. It is dedicated to those from Kinney County who died in World War I and World War II.
Type of Memorial: Multi-War Memorial
Wars mentioned (Multi-war only):
World War I
World War II
In Honor Of: Those men from Kinney County who fought and died in WWI and WWII
Marker Text:
IN MEMORIAM
Dedicated by the American Legion, Ernest Rose Post No. 83, and Citizens of Kinney County, Texas, to Perpetuate the Memory of Our Valiant Defenders of Freedom Who Made the Supreme Sacrifice in World Wars I and II
WORLD WAR I
[list of names and branch of service]
WORLD WAR II
[list of names and branch of service]
Who Put it Here?: American Legion, Ernest Rose Post No. 83, and Citizens of Kinney County
Description of Memorial:
The memorial is a bronze plaque affixed to a chunk of pink granite at the eastern entrance sidewalk to the Kinney County courthouse
Date of dedication: Not listed
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