Appomattox in Appomattox County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

Appomattox County Eternal Flame

War Memorial

Photographed By Craig Swain, April 18, 2010

1. Appomattox County Eternal Flame

East side of memorial.

Inscription. (East Side):World War I
James R. Beasley
Jerry S. Beasley
James T. Cyrus
Edward B. Gunter
Robert F. Irving
Sam J. Harvey
Herman L. Lee
Thomas A. Owen
Phillip B. Swan
Campbell W. Teeter
Melvin M. Watkins
Melvin Watson
John L. Deaner
(North Side):World War II
George D. Akers • James D. Lee
Dewey C. Almond • David R. Mayberry
Harris N. Almond • Raymond Moore
Jesse J. Almond • Ernest Morgan
William Anderson • William R. Morris
James H. Bethel • Charlie Nelson
John A. Bingham Jr. • Noel O. Price
Paul C. Brown • James W. Roberts Jr.
Robert L. Childress • Winford J. Rush
William Conner • James T. St. John
Lacy L. Dickerson Jr. • Thomas A. Trent
Thomas A. Doss • Alton D. Turner
William G. Harris • Cloice M. Turner
Edward J. Irving
(West Side):Korean War
Herman C. Doss
Alfred E.

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Ferguson
Edward J. Giles
(South Side):Vietnam War
Fred Henry Patterson
Calvin Coolidge Tolley Jr.
Curtis Whitted
Roger W. Grubbs
(Stone at Base of Memorial West Side):Charles Thomas Moses Jr.
Born 8-13-22 - Died 1-9-02
Soldier Patriot Statesman
Friend to all
in recognition of his
lifetime service to his community
founder of the eternal flame

Erected 1971 by Citizens of Appomattox County, American Legion Post 104.

Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: War, Korean • War, Vietnam • War, World I • War, World II.

Location. 37° 21.343′ N, 78° 49.781′ W. Marker is in Appomattox, Virginia, in Appomattox County. Memorial is at the intersection of North Court Street (Virginia Route 131) and Morton Lane, on the right

Photographed By Craig Swain, April 18, 2010

2. North Side

when traveling north on North Court Street. Located on Court House Square in the center of town. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Appomattox VA 24522, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Appomattox County Units (a few steps from this marker); Appomattox County Confederate Monument (a few steps from this marker); Appomattox Court House (a few steps from this marker); Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Battle of Appomattox Station (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named Battle of Appomattox Station (approx. 0.2 miles away); Battle of Appomattox Station — 1865 (approx. 0.2 miles away); Winonah Camp / Mozella Price Home (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Appomattox.

Additional commentary.
1. Small stone at base of east side text.
This memorial has been erected in loving memory and to the honor and glory of the servicemen of

West Side and Stone at Base image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Swain, April 18, 2010

3. West Side and Stone at Base

Appomattox County, who gave their lives in the wars indicated, so that you who read this may enjoy the freedoms of this democracy. May their sacrifice not have been in vain. Erected by the citizens of Appomattox County under the sponsorship of American Legion Post 104. May 30, 1971.

— Submitted January 20, 2015, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.

Photographed By Craig Swain, April 18, 2010

4. South Side

Credits. This page was last revised on March 21, 2020. It was originally submitted on April 22, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,277 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 22, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.