Battlefield Cross - Clewiston, Florida, USA
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A Battlefield Cross located in the veterans section of Civic Park in Clewiston, Florida.
Waymark Code: WM15404
Location: Florida, United States
Date Posted: 10/12/2021
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Located in the Civic Park there is a section dedicated to veterans and local military history. On the east side of this area is a Battlefield Cross standing on a simple concrete pedestal next to a bronzed plaque honoring those who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving our country.
“The Fallen Soldier Battle Cross, Battlefield Cross or Battle Cross is a symbolic replacement of a cross, or marker appropriate to an individual service-member's religion, on the battlefield or at the base camp for a soldier who has been killed. It is made up of the soldier's rifle stuck into the ground or into the soldier's boots, with helmet on top. Dog tags are sometimes placed on the rifle, and the boots of the dead soldier can be placed next to the rifle. The purpose is to show honor and respect for the dead at the battle site. The practice started during or prior to the American Civil War, as a means of identifying the bodies on the battleground before removal. Today, it is a means of showing respect for the dead amongst the still living members of the troop. It is commonly seen in the field or base camp after a battle, especially among American troops in Afghanistan or Iraq. While it is used less today as a means of identification, it still serves as a method of mourning among the living, as attending the funeral is not always possible for soldiers still in combat.” Excerpt from Wikipedia
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