Benton in Marshall County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)

Benton County Vietnam Conflict Memorial

Photographed By Mark Hilton, September 12, 2018

1. Benton County Vietnam Conflict Memorial

Inscription.
Totalitarianism is a constant
threat to our freedom. We would
like to salute these men for
giving the supreme sacrifice,
that we may keep that freedom.

1961 Vietnam Conflict 1973
Dunigan, Jerry Wayne
Gipson, Ronnie Lee
Glisson, James Edwin
Hall, James Michael
Reed, Ronald Lee
Presson, Bille T.
Jaco, Noel

Erected 1983 by the Benton Jaycess.

Topics. This historical marker and memorial is listed in this topic list: War, Vietnam. A significant historical year for this entry is 1961.

Location. 36° 51.444′ N, 88° 21.033′ W. Marker is in Benton, Kentucky, in Marshall County. Marker is at the intersection of Main Street and East 12th Street, on the left when traveling south on Main Street. Located on the southwest corner of the Marshall County Courthouse. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1101 Main Street, Benton KY 42025, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Kentucky Writer (here, next to this marker); Marshall County Civil War Cannon (within shouting distance of this marker); County Named, 1842 (within shouting distance of this marker); James R. Lemon (1848-1919) (about 600 feet away, measured

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in a direct line); Civil War Action (approx. 0.4 miles away); Henry H. Lovett, Sr. (approx. half a mile away); Shelby McCallum (approx. ¾ mile away); Arthur H. Davis (approx. 3.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Benton.

Photographed By Mark Hilton, September 12, 2018

2. Benton County Vietnam Conflict Memorial

Credits. This page was last revised on September 30, 2018. It was originally submitted on September 30, 2018, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 158 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 30, 2018, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.