V.F.W. War Memorial - DeQueen, AR
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N 34° 02.221 W 094° 20.470
15S E 376195 N 3767071
Located on the grounds of the Sevier County Courthouse, this monument honors local veterans from four wars.
Waymark Code: WMWWH1
Location: Arkansas, United States
Date Posted: 10/22/2017
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This monument is a granite pillar approximately 8 feet high. Each side has an engraving of an eagle, and lists a particular War and the names of those from Sevier County who served. At the base, wrapping around all four sides is the dedication: Dedicated to all those from Sevier County who rendered service to our country in time of war or national emergency".
The four sides read:
WORLD WAR I Honor Roll: (31 names)
WORLD WAR II Honor Roll: (26 names)
WORLD WAR II Honor Roll: (25 names)
KOREA Honor Roll (9 names) / VIETNAM Honor Roll (9 names)
At the base of the World War I side are the words: "Erected by V.F.W. Post 4521". Surrounding the pillar are three flagpoles, flying the flags of the United States, Arkansas and the POW/MIA flag.
Type of Memorial: Multi-War Memorial
Wars mentioned (Multi-war only):
World War I, World War II, Korea, Vietnam
In Honor Of: Sevir County veterans
Marker Text:
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Date of dedication: Not shown
Who Put it Here?: VFW Post 4521
Description of Memorial:
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