Sacred Heart Catholic Church - Costilla, NM
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The Snowdog
N 36° 59.270 W 105° 32.065
13S E 452441 N 4093656
This veterans memorial is on the grounds of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Costilla, New Mexico.
Waymark Code: WM13CTQ
Location: New Mexico, United States
Date Posted: 11/09/2020
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Sacred Heart Catholic Church and Cemetery is found on the north edge of Costilla, New Mexico. On the church grounds, southeast of the main entrance, is this veterans memorial listing several conflicts and naming several veterans. This marker lists locations (e.g. Bataan) and areas of service (Battleship) as well as the traditional names of conflicts. The marker also makes special note of Coast Guard Artillerymen who fought and were taken prisoner on Bataan.
Type of Memorial: Multi-War Memorial
Wars mentioned (Multi-war only):
Bataan
European Theater
Battleship
Serving Our Country
Korea
In Honor Of: The Men Who Died Serving Our Country
Marker Text:
In Memory of the Men Who Died Serving Our Country
Who Put it Here?: Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Description of Memorial:
The memorial is constructed of white brick, with a bronze plaque set within the bricks, and resting on a concrete tier.
Date of dedication: Not listed
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