Georgia Medal of Honor -- GA State Capitol, Atlanta GA
N 33° 44.923 W 084° 23.312
16S E 741903 N 3737357
This veteran's memorial in honor of deceased Georgia Veterans is on display at the State Capitol in downtown Atlanta
Waymark Code: WMWP98
Location: Georgia, United States
Date Posted: 09/25/2017
Views: 2
The waymark coordinates are for the public entry door on the west side of the capitol, since GPS units do not work inside the building.
This memorial plaque honors all deceased Georgia Veterans whp served with honor in the armed forces. The plaque is located on the first floor of the Georgia State Capitol in downtown Atlanta, and reads as follows:
"GEORGIA MEDAL OF HONOR
This Medal of Honor is dedicated to the memory of all Georgia veterans who served their country with honor and who rest in Arlington National Cemetery and in other cemeteries throughout the world.
[signature]
Joseph W Griffin
Major General
Adjutant General of Georgia
[signature]
Pete Wheeler
Georgia Commission of Veterans Affairs
[signature]
Joe Frank Harris
Governor
State of Georgia
September 23, 1986"
Type of Memorial: Non-Specific Memorial
In Honor Of: deceased GA Veterans
Marker Text: GEORGIA MEDAL OF HONOR
This Medal of Honor is dedicated to the memory of all Georgia veterans who served their country with honor and who rest in Arlington National Cemetery and in other cemeteries throughout the world.
[signature]
Joseph W Griffin
Major General
Adjutant General of Georgia
[signature]
Pete Wheeler
Georgia Commission of Veterans Affairs
[signature]
Joe Frank Harris
Governor
State of Georgia
September 23, 1986
Date of dedication: 23 Sep 1986
Who Put it Here?: State of GA
Description of Memorial: A memorial plaque on the first floor of the State Capitol in Atlanta GA
Wars mentioned (Multi-war only): Not listed
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