Clayton Memorial Cemetery Veterans Memorial - Clayton, NM
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member The Snowdog
N 36° 26.730 W 103° 09.825
13S E 664569 N 4034929
This Veterans Memorial is just inside the entrance of Clayton Memorial Cemetery - in Clayton, New Mexico.
Waymark Code: WM18QEQ
Location: New Mexico, United States
Date Posted: 09/11/2023
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member iconions
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This modest veterans memorial is just inside the east entrance to Clayton Memorial Cemetery. There are actually two separate memorials, but will be considered as one for this waymark. There is a brass plaque on the flagpole that names three specific veterans and one war, with additional phrasing to honor all veterans. Behind the flagpole is a series of eight iron silhouettes representing the Five Armed Services, the Merchant Marine, POW/MIA, and a general veterans memorial.
Type of Memorial: Non-Specific Memorial

In Honor Of: All Veterans

Marker Text:
Brass Plaque on Flagpole:

In Memory Of
Russell J. Holland - Robert D. Fulkersin - Donald G. Waide
Who in service of their Country gave their lives
in Vietnam
AND
All Veterans who have served their Country

Dedicated By
V.F.W.
OSCAR F. HAUG POST 3271
Members and Auxillary


Silhouettes:

IN LOVING MEMORY


Who Put it Here?: VFW Post 3271

Description of Memorial:
There are really two memorials here. As you enter the cemetery you will see a tall flagpole with a monument. The brass plaque on that monument names three specific veterans and one war, with additional wording to be a memorial to all veterans. Behind the flagpole are eight black metal silhouette monuments, representing the Five Armed Services, the Merchant Marine, POW/MIA, and a general "In Loving Memory" memorial.


Wars mentioned (Multi-war only): Not listed

Date of dedication: Not listed

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