Suffolk, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
World War I Monument
Photographed by Cynthia L. Clark, April 26, 2017
1. Inscription 1- Front Plaque
In memory of the men of Suffolk and Nansemond County who gave their lives in the World War
1917-1919
They sought not glory, but their countrys good and died that right, which is more precious than peace, might prevail.
(side)
This tablet is erected as a tribute to the men of Suffolk and Nansemond County, Virginia who died in the service of their country in the Great War.
1917-1918
Ernest Baker Hinton A. Darden Claud D. Daughtrey Gilliam Edwards Charles O. Edwards Enos H. Fretz Reuben P. Gardner James H. Gomer Thomas C. Hamilton George R. Harcum Vernon M. Herrick George A. Holloman Herbert R. Holloman Clarence E. Horton Henry V. Jernigan Clarence Jones David J. Lassiter Meigs M. Lassiter Mitchell F. Lloyd Sidney T. Norfleet William E. Odom Richard E. Parker David L. Pitt Bernard Radford Herbert B. Ragsdale Harry M. Richards Charles L. Scott Sam Turner William A. Walters Edward B. Walton Johnnie N. Whedbee. COLORED William Anthony Elijah Baker John Brinkley Berry Dunning Ben Freeman Arthur Geter Willie L. Lee Monroe Lloyd John H. Nichols Rosser Spivey
(rear)
Those who die for love of country sleep peacefully. Those who live to "carry on" hold high the torch that lights
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Anno Domini
MCMXXXI
Erected 1931.
Topics. This monument and memorial is listed in this topic list: War, World I.
Location. 36° 44.086′ N, 76° 34.875′ W. Monument is in Suffolk, Virginia. It is on Mahan Street east of Main Street (Virginia Route 32), in the median. Touch for map. Monument is in this post office area: Suffolk VA 23434, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this memorial monument is in Virginia’s Hampton Roads, specifically in Coastal Virginia, and in the Hampton Roads Metropolitan Area. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Upper South, and in the Tidewater. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture, one of the original Thirteen Colonies, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: World War II Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Korea and Vietnam Wars Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Spanish War Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Civil War Militia of Suffolk and Nansemond County (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Watering Fountain (about 500 feet away); Confederate Monument (about 600 feet away); Remembrance Garden Monuments (about 700 feet away); Siege of Suffolk (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Suffolk.
Regarding World War I Monument. A list of 41 names is on the left-side plaque. This monument, dedicated in 1931, was located originally at the intersection of North Main Street and Milner Road (probably, present-day Constance Road). It
Photographed by Cynthia L. Clark, April 28, 2017
2. Inscription 2 – Left-side Plaque
Photographed by Cynthia L. Clark, April 26, 2017
3. Inscription 2 – Back Plaque
Photographed by Cynthia L. Clark, May 10, 2017
4. A close-up of the World War I Monument, looking east.
The monument is a part of a war memorial exhibition known as Monument Alley. Displayed in fourth position, it stands behind a 1944 artillery cannon (not visible) and before the Spanish War Veterans Memorial (background). Cedar Hill Cemeterys main entry gate is in the far background.
Photographed by Cynthia L. Clark, May 10, 2017
5. The monument faces west.
In the background is a 1944 artillery cannon.
Photographed by Cynthia L. Clark, April 26, 2017
6. The artillery cannon on Monument Alley.
The median strip on Mahan Street is a war memorial exhibition known as Monument Alley. Displayed in third position, the cannon stands between the World War II Memorial (not visible) and World War I, directly behind it. Also pictured in this eastward view is the Spanish War Veterans Memorial (center, background) and Cedar Hill Cemeterys main entry gate (far background).
Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 19, 2017, by Cynthia L. Clark of Suffolk, Virginia. This page has been viewed 682 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on May 19, 2017, by Cynthia L. Clark of Suffolk, Virginia. 6. submitted on May 18, 2017, by Cynthia L. Clark of Suffolk, Virginia. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
