V.F.W. Memorial - Ada, OK - Non-Specific Veteran Memorials on Waymarking.com

There are several war memorials on the grounds of the courthouse. This memorial is the oldest of all of them, having been placed by V.F.W. Post 1202 on May 30, 1954.

The memorial consists of a stone obelisk approximately nine feet tall, with three foot side walls. The obelisk has an engraving of a World War II soldier. Flanking the memorial are flagpoles flying the U.S.and Oklahoma flags. The wording reads:

They sought no
glory but their
country's good

V.F.W. Post 1202
Dedicated May 30, 1954

(south side wall)
Let none forget
They gave their all
And faltered not
When came the call

(north side wall)
Let us hold in honored memory
Those men and women
From the County of Pontotoc
Who served their country

Type of Memorial: Non-Specific Memorial In Honor Of: Those who served Marker Text: See above Date of dedication: May 30, 1954 Who Put it Here?: V.F.W. Post 1202 Description of Memorial: See above Wars mentioned (Multi-war only): Not listed

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Date Logged Log   01/03/2021 The Snowdog visited it