Yolo Co. Veterans' Memorial - Monument Hill Cemetery - Yolo County CA
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sbcamper
N 38° 40.690 W 121° 51.544
10S E 599242 N 4281681
Beneath the American flag and the MIA/POW flag is the figure of the American eagle.
Waymark Code: WMQQ2T
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 03/16/2016
Views: 2
Surrounding plaques honor the branches of the U S military services.
This monument was dedicated Nov. 11, 1998 and is surrounded by veterans and seven granite benches. The installation was supported by VFW groups throughout the large county.
Golden Gate National cemetery south of San Francisco had been closed to new burials, the Sacramento Valley National Cemetery at Dixon had not yet been opened, San Joaquin Valley National was too far.
Type of Memorial: Non-Specific Memorial
In Honor Of: all branches of U S military forces
Marker Text:
In honor of all men and women who served in the armed forces to preserve American freedom
this plaque is a testament to the spirit of patriotism inherent in all of the courageous men and women of Yolo County who boldly defended, loyally upheld, and valiantly preserved the liberties and freedom of this great land through their service in the Armed Forces of the United States.
(plus separate medallions for Army Navy, Air Force, )
Date of dedication: Nov. 11, 1998
Who Put it Here?: WM QQ2N lists 8 + groups
Description of Memorial:
Second highest, very visible location at Monument Hill Cemetery. The surround is agricultural lands and view of coastal and Sutter Buttes and Sierra Nevada ranges.
Wars mentioned (Multi-war only): Not listed
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