War Memorial - Cumberland Gap, TN
N 36° 35.939 W 083° 39.910
17S E 261599 N 4053694
This monument is dedicated to all veterans from all wars, but also lists 10 names, perhaps people from Cumberland Gap. It is located in front of the Cumberland Gap Town Hall at 330 Colwyn Ave.
Waymark Code: WM41JR
Location: Tennessee, United States
Date Posted: 06/24/2008
Views: 8
The monument reads:
"V.F.W
We dedicate with gratitude this monument to those who served with honor in all wars and those known and unknown who paid the supreme sacrifice.
Those killed in action:
Billy Brooks
Olan Moore
Victor Ferry
Kenneth Robinson
Roscoe Fortner
Vernon Robinson
Walter Tuttle
Austin Francisco
Olen Moore
Louis Treece
Presented by Reece Monument Co."
Type of Memorial: Non-Specific Memorial
In Honor Of: Those who served with honor in all wars and those known and unknown who paid the supreme sacrifice.
Who Put it Here?: VFW and Reece Monument Co.
Description of Memorial:
This memorial sits in front of the Cumberland Gap City Hall on a small hillock overlooking the town of Cumberland Gap.
Wars mentioned (Multi-war only): Not listed
Date of dedication: Not listed
Marker Text: Not listed
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Visit Instructions:
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