National POW/MIA Memorial
Posted by: Benihana
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The memorial recognizes and honors all Veterans who, in service to this Nation, sacrificed their physical and mental well-being as Prisoners of War and recognizes the plight of more than 89,000 Veterans who did not return home -- our MIAs.
Waymark Code: WM7NEF
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 11/13/2009
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The Prisoner of War/Missing in Action Memorial was designated a National Memorial by the U.S. Congress and dedicated September 16, 2005. A bronze statue, sculpted by Vietnam veteran Lee Millett, is the image of an American serviceman on his knees and bound by his captors. The statue is surrounded by black marble pillars, representing imprisonment.
Riverside National Cemetery
22495 Van Buren Blvd.
Riverside, CA 92518
Cemetery gates open at 06:00 A.M. and close at 9:00 P.M.