Veterans memorial mural - Oakland Hills Cemetery - Novi Michigan
Posted by: GT.US
N 42° 29.767 W 083° 28.442
17T E 296700 N 4707828
This area of the cemetery is set aside as a Veterans memorial.
Waymark Code: WM8PV5
Location: Michigan, United States
Date Posted: 04/29/2010
Views: 10
The most impressive part of the veterans' memorial is a mural along the mausoleum wall. It is visible from Twelve Mile Road.
Michigan cemeteries are closed by law from sunset to sunrise.
There is plenty of parking near the memorial.
Please scroll down to marker text and memorial description for more detailed information.
Type of Memorial: Multi-War Memorial
Wars mentioned (Multi-war only): WWI WWII Korea Vietnam Persian Gulf.
In Honor Of: Veterans
Marker Text: Never Forgotten - Welcome Home
WWI April 1917 - Nov 1918
WWII December 1941 - May 1945
Korea June 1950 - July 1953
Vietnam June 1959 - May 1975
Persian Gulf January 1991 -
Who Put it Here?: Oakland Hills Cemetery
Description of Memorial: The mural shows soldiers in action with soldiers that have returned to civilian life. It says welcome home.
The brick stairway leading to the memorial has the insignia of each branch of service.
Date of dedication: Not listed
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Visit Instructions:
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