Tallassee Veterans Memorial - Tallassee, AL
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N 32° 32.023 W 085° 53.071
16S E 604750 N 3600144
This Veterans Memorial includes names from WW I to Desert Storm including those who served and those who died.
Waymark Code: WMHTMJ
Location: Alabama, United States
Date Posted: 08/13/2013
Views: 2
The plaza consists of 3 upright panels listing the names of those who served or died. The middle panel includes a list of abbreviations used. It also has medallions of the various branches of service. Seven flags frame the memorial including service flags. Instead of being engraved, newer names have been attached to the memorial.
This memorial honors those from Tallassee who served during the periods of World War I through Desert Storm. But, it does not include the names of all who served. Individuals and/or family members of the deceased and living paid to have their names added. Many chose not to pay.
It indicates those who received the Purple Heart, Bronze and Silver Star as well as the Medal of Honor. It also shows those who were KIA and a POW.
Plans are underway to add brick pavers to also include non-war veterans.
Type of Memorial: Multi-War Memorial
Wars mentioned (Multi-war only): WW I
WW II
Korean Conflict
Vietnam Conflict
Gulf War
Desert Storm
In Honor Of: Honoring those who served our country during war time
Marker Text: Tallassee Veterans Memorial
Honoring those who
served our country
during war time
Who Put it Here?: Combined city and local organization effort.
Description of Memorial: This memorial is located on the north side of the Tallassee City Hall near the intersection of Central Blvd and Freeman Ave. There is parking nearby. Its across the street from the Tallassee Veterans Park and the Community Library.
Date of dedication: Not listed
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