McNair City Park - Verndale, MN
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lenron
N 46° 23.836 W 095° 00.847
15T E 345163 N 5140159
Park and marker dedicated to Lesley J. McNair and all veterans.
Waymark Code: WMBCVJ
Location: Minnesota, United States
Date Posted: 05/07/2011
Views: 2
This simple and eloquent marked is dedicted to Lesley J. McNair and all veterans. It sits just as you enter a nice roadside park in the small city of Verndale, MN.
Lt. Gen. Lesley J. McNair was from Verndale and was (and still may be) the highest ranking officer to be killed in action. The City has a great website that details Lesley J. McNair. They consider Lt. Gen. McNair, Verndale's most famous citizen.
Type of Memorial: Non-Specific Memorial
In Honor Of: Lt. Gen. Lesley J. McNair and all veterans
Marker Text:
This park dedicated to the memory of Lt. Gen. Lesley J. McNair, Bron 1883 Died 1944 and to all veterans
Who Put it Here?: City of Verndale
Description of Memorial:
Stone structure with granite plaque. Located in the road side park that has picnic facilities, playground, train caboose and a wonderful World War I memorial.
Wars mentioned (Multi-war only): Not listed
Date of dedication: Not listed
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