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Photographer: Michael James
Taken: May 30, 2008
Caption:
Andrew Jackson Higgins Memorial Park | Additional Description: A life-sized steel replica of an LCVP (Landing Craft, Vehicle, Personnel), better known as a Higgins boat, is the focal point of this memorial. These boats carried American soldiers ashore during World War II, the Korean, and Vietnam War. Three life-size bronze soldiers, representing each of these wars, are seen emerging from the boat. A complete history of each one is included at the memorial.
Submitted: August 1, 2008, by Michael James of Fort Calhoun, Nebraska.
Database Locator Identification Number: p30119
File Size: 0.712 Megabytes
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