Wilson County War Memorial - Stockdale, TX
Posted by: WalksfarTX
N 29° 14.041 W 097° 57.911
14R E 600566 N 3234356
Grey granite marker in front of the Stockdale City Hall.
Waymark Code: WMYMMV
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 06/30/2018
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Grey marker with an eagle and a shield at the top. Below the shield is a sword with text on either side. It is dedicated to the men of Wilson County. Apparently no women from Wilson County served in the military.
Type of Memorial: Multi-War Memorial
Wars mentioned (Multi-war only): World War I
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World War II
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Korea
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Vietnam
In Honor Of: The Men of Wilson County who made the supreme sacrifice
Marker Text: Dedicated to the men of Wilson County who made the Supreme Sacrifice in World Wars I and II.
They fought for freedom of worship and speech. For freedom from want and from Fear.
World War I (followed by three columns of names).
World War II (followed by three columns of names).
Korea (two names)
Vietnam (four names)
Sponsored by the Gold Star Mothers of Wilson County
Who Put it Here?: Gold Star Mothers of Wilson County
Description of Memorial: Two tiered marker on a raised base. Top of the marker has the dedication and the list of men from World War I and World War II. Small tier below lists Korea and Vietnam.
Date of dedication: Not listed
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