Central pillar flanked by curved benches.
Engraved on left bench back:
"To honor the veterans of all wars
Erected by the grateful citizens of Newport."
On the central pillar:
"Let us remember the brave men and women who served the country they loved. May we devote our lives to the building of peace on Earth so that their sacrifices shall not have been in vain"
On the right bench back:
"They gave their today for our tomorrow" with individual names grouped by conflict.