V.F.W. War Memorial - Durant, OK
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N 33° 59.568 W 096° 22.783
14S E 742029 N 3764452
This memorial stands on the southeast grounds of the Bryan County Courthouse.
Waymark Code: WMW23Z
Location: Oklahoma, United States
Date Posted: 06/29/2017
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This memorial is approximately seven feet high and constructed of pink granite. The front is engraved "In honor of all American men and women veterans of all wars." Engraved at the center is an eagle with the words "Where eagles fly".
On either side of these words are the seals of six branches of the military:
U.S. Army
U.S. Navy
U.S. Marine
U.S. Air Force
U.S. Coast Guard
U.S. Merchant Marine
On the back side of the monument are the sponsors names: Bryan County V.F.W. Durant, Oklahoma / V.F.W. and Ladies Auxiliary Post 3916.
Type of Memorial: Non-Specific Memorial
In Honor Of: All veterans of all wars
Marker Text:
See above
Date of dedication: Not shown
Who Put it Here?: V.F.W. Post 3916
Description of Memorial:
See above
Wars mentioned (Multi-war only): Not listed
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