Medal of Honor Monument - Niagara Falls State Park
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This memorial to several wars and conflicts can be found near the entrance to Niagara Falls State Park.
Waymark Code: WM1Q2Q
Location: New York, United States
Date Posted: 06/20/2007
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The dedication plaque reads:
"The Medal of Honor Monument
In memory of all Americans in the Armed Forces who sacrificed their lives in a time of need to preserve the freedom of this great nation."
The right side plaque:
Korean Conflict
1950-1953
In honor of Private First Class William Thompson, United States Army
Congressional Medal of Honor, Bronx, New York
and the other 33,646 Americans who died, the 103,259 Americans who were wounded, and all those Americans who participated in this noble cause. Hawan, Yongsan, Inghon, Hagaru-Ri, Kumhwa, Hearbreak Ridge, North Korean Prison Camps
The left side plaque:
Vietnamese Conflict
1961-1975
In honor of Second Lieutant John Paul Bobo, United States Marine Corps
Congressional Medal of Honor, Niagara Falls, New York
and the other 56,554 Americans who died, the 303,654 Americans who were wounded, and all those Americans who participated in this noble cause. Quang Tri Province, Kontum Province, Khesanh, Kien Tuong Province, Binh Tuy Province, Hau Nghia Province, Vietnamese Prison Camps
The back side plaque:
In memory of America's bravest men and women whose duties resulted in the ultimate sacrifice for their nation, that will forever grieve their loss. Berlin Air Lift, Iran, Beirut, Grenada, Libya
Type of Memorial: Multi-War Memorial
Wars mentioned (Multi-war only):
Korean War, Berlin Air Lift, Iran, Beirut, Grenada, Libya, Vietnam War
In Honor Of: All Americans in the Armed Forces
Marker Text:
The Medal of Honor Monument
Vietnamese Conflict
Korean Conflict
Date of dedication: October 11, 1986
Who Put it Here?: American Legion, Department of New York, Niagara County Committee
Description of Memorial:
The memorial is a four-sided piece of stone with bronze plaques on each side. It's located near the street and original entrance inside Niagara Falls State Park.
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