War Memorial - Hewitt Cemetery - Wilson, OK
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N 34° 10.051 W 097° 23.682
14S E 647961 N 3781894
This lovely memorial is located just inside the entrance to Hewitt Cemetery.
Waymark Code: WMXH6V
Location: Oklahoma, United States
Date Posted: 01/13/2018
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Hewitt Cemetery is located on Hewitt Road, about 1.5 miles east of the town of Wilson. Immediately inside the entrance is this gray granite monument honoring those who served in wars from the Civil War to the present.
There are three granite slabs, with the center one highest and engraved with a flag and eagle. An American flag flies above the monument. The monument stands on a rusticated granite base. Approximately 300 names are engraved, with the Civil War, Indian Wars and Spanish American War specifically cited. The seals of four branches of the military are shown along with the dedication.
Dedicated in honor
and memory of
those who sereved
our country in
times of war
and peace.
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Donated by
W.H. (Sonny)
and Ruby Roberts
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Type of Memorial: Multi-War Memorial
Wars mentioned (Multi-war only):
Civil War
Indian Wars
Spanish American War
Unspecified, more recent wars
In Honor Of: Those who served
Marker Text:
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Date of dedication: Not shown
Who Put it Here?: W.H. and Ruby Roberts
Description of Memorial:
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