Wortham Community War Dead - Wortham,TX
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WalksfarTX
N 31° 47.256 W 096° 27.857
14R E 740098 N 3519692
Tall gray monument in Wortham City Park.
Waymark Code: WMYA0Z
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 05/17/2018
Views: 1
Front of marker has a long list of names engraved, no dates or branch of military service.
Back of marker says:
Erectedc May 30, 1968 by the Citizens of Wortham sponsored by the Wortham Study Club and gthe Wortham Lions Club.
Re-erected in 1970 by the 1967 and 1968 graduating classes of the Wortham High School.
Type of Memorial: Non-Specific Memorial
In Honor Of: Those who have lost their lives while in the service of our country since 1941
Marker Text:
(Eagle and flag emblem)
Wortham Community War Dead
To those who have lost their lives while in the service of our country since 1941
(list of names)
Date of dedication: May 30, 1968
Who Put it Here?: Citizens of Wortham sponsored by the Wortham Study Club and gthe Wortham Lions Club
Description of Memorial:
Tall Gray monument in city park. It is flanked by two historical markers. A flagpole is directly behind it.
Wars mentioned (Multi-war only): Not listed
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