Modern Wars Memorial - Memphis, Tennessee
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N 35° 08.834 W 089° 59.639
16S E 227242 N 3893475
Memorial plaques to soldiers from Shelby County, Tennessee killed in Korea, Vietnam, and Desert Storm.
Waymark Code: WM3KHT
Location: Tennessee, United States
Date Posted: 04/16/2008
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These three bronze plaques mounted on white limestone were erected in 2003 in the Veterans Plaza, Overton Park, Memphis, Tennessee. The plaques honor soldiers killed in Korea, Veitnam, and Deset Storm. "Through these memorials we pay homage to 1,525 Shelby County veterans who were killed in the 20th and 21st century wars."
Type of Memorial: Multi-War Memorial
Wars mentioned (Multi-war only):
Korean War, Vietnam War, Desert Storm.
In Honor Of: Shelby County veterans who were killed in the 20th and 21st century wars
Date of dedication: 2003
Who Put it Here?: City of Memphis
Description of Memorial:
Veterans Plaza contains memorials to the veterans of Memphis and Shelby County who were killed defending our freedom.
Marker Text: Not listed
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