Sparta in White County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
Rotary Club of Sparta Veterans Park
Vietnam War
Rotary Club of Sparta This park is dedicated to the veterans and families of White County who served this great nation in times of peace and war. Our veterans lived, worked and fought to secure the freedom and liberty enjoyed by all Americans. Let this place serve as a reminder to all veterans and future generations that courage in the face of danger is the first step on the path toward victory and peace.
Legend
★ Medal of Honor
✠ Distinguished Service Cross
✠ Navy Cross
✠ Air Force Cross
✩ Silver Star
[Vietnam War][Panel 1]
Abbott, Robert W. Navy Agee, Robert W. Army Alsup, Alan C. USAF Alsup, Thomas C. USAF Baine, Keith R. Army Bennett, Carl T. Army Brogden, Gary E. Army Broyles, James T. Army Bumbalough, Dale W. Army Cantrell, Clarence E. USAF Carter, Stephen B. Army Casey, John Michael Army KIA ♥ Cole, Bobby E. Army Cole, Gary W. USAF Copeland, Gary C. Army Crockett, Kenton W. USAF Davis, Barney H. Army Denton, Thomas F. Army Dodson, Charles E. Navy Dodson, Jimmy F. USAF Dodson, Sean Paul Army KIA ♥ Drake, James W. Army Dunn, Clayburn A. Army Dunn, Kenny R. Army Edmonds, John L. USAF Eller, James B. Army Elrod, Teddy R. Army England, Aaron T. Army Fisk, Franklin E. Army Frasier, Leon L. Navy Geer Sr., James H. Army Gilley Sr., Edward R. Navy Gilreath, Paul R. Army Glass, Wendell L. Army ✩♥ Gore, Fredd R. Army KIA ♥✩ Guidara, Kenneth P. Army Hammock, Billie J. Army Haun Sr., Melvin M. Navy Holder, Eddie D. Army Hollandsworth, Paul F. Navy ✩ Holman Jr., Walter B. Navy Howell, Don O. Navy Howell, Freddy V. Army Hutchings, Alvin Dale USMC KIA ♥ [Clipped] Jr., Thurman B. Army KIA ♥ Humphrey, Thurman A. Army Hutchings, Don E. Army Johnson, Donald L. Army Johnson, Kenneth L. Army KIA Jones, Jeff C. Army Keathley, Jerry W. Navy Kinniard, Eddie L. Army Maples, Ray A. USAF Margeson, Donald USAF Meadows, David L. Army Milligan, Charles L. Army Nash, Frank J. Army USMC Nash, Jerry D. Army Parker, Robert E. Army NG Phifer, Donald A. Navy Rice, Willie B. Army Richardson, David K. Army Roberson, Gary T. Army Roberts Jr., Herbert Army KIA ♥ Saylors, William J. Army Scott, Gary S. USMC Scott, James W. USAF Shoupe, Oddie J. Army ✠ Sparkman, Donald R. Army Steele, Paul T. Army Stewart, Randall J. Army Tindell, Paul H. Army Troglen, Jackie Wayne USAF KIA ♥ Underwood, James W. Navy Underwood Jr., Marshall H. Army Vanatta, Donald L. Army Vidrine, Jones David USAF Ware, Sidney J. Navy Webb, Lee A. Navy White Sr., Benjamin H. USCG White Sr., Charles G. Navy Williams, Robert D. Army
[Panel 2]
Andrews, Howard B. Army Allison, Ronald Army Blaylock Jr., James C. USAF Bohannon, William F. Army Burns, Richard S. Army Bradley, David H. Army Bradley, Jr., Hayden Army Brock, Allen E. Army Bryant, Roger W. Navy Bussell, Jack D. Army ♥ Buttrum, Walter D. USAF Cook, Douglas E. Navy Cravens, Donnie D. Army Dunn, Dennis E. Army Eller, James R. Army Elrod, William A. Army Frasier, Carl T. Navy Girdley, Charles (Steve) Army Holland, W. J. Army Jenkins, Lewis R. Army Lafever, Joe M. Navy Lowery, Michael R. USAF McCann, Rodger L. USMC Pitman, John D. Army Rice, Jerry E. Army Smith, Willie H. Navy Tiberg, Robert E. USAF Wilson, John D. Army Ferraro, Julian P. USMC ♥ Gentry, William Donald USMC ♥ Hensley, Richard M. Army Holtzclaw, John G. Army Knowles, Kevin L. Navy Knowles, Thomas W. Army Lafever, Joe M. Navy Lawson, James R. Army Rouse, Charles F. Navy Sorrell, Walter L. Army Stockton, Marvin Army Stults, Arlin E. USAF Wilson, John C. Army ♥ Judd, Edward J. Army Lollar, Luther S. Army Cunningham, Julius C. Army Baldwin, Jr., Edward C. Army ♥ Barger, Raleigh L. Army Bumbalough, Norman R. Army Burton, Hubert Cordell Army Farmer, Dennis L. USAF Roberts, Milo Tw USAF Carter William C. Army Chaston, Joseph M. Navy Cloyd, Donald E. USAF Cravens, Jerry M. Navy Cravens, John B. Army Cravens, Robert L. Navy Davis, James C. Army Dunn, Willie L. USAF Lawson, James R. Army McDowell, Kenneth D. USMC Lynn, James A. Army Miller, Charles E. USMC Welch, Jr., Ben J. USAF Young, Millard B. USAF Alyea, Douglas C. Army Blaylock, Ethel M. Navy Bolton, Jackie P. Army Clouse, Allan R. Navy Davis, Jimmy L. Army Dodson, Daniel P. Army Hawkins, Willie G. Navy Howell, Albert L. Army ♥ McDonald, Joe E. USAF Rittenberry, James F. Army Sloan, John L. Navy Stockton, Marvin Wayne Army Webb, Robert Mike Navy Wilson, Ernie Army Adams, Robin L. USMC Bradley, Eston L. Navy Brymer, James E. Army ♥ Burgess, Sue Army Castelli, Russell M. Army Elkins, Willie R. USAF Hodge, William E. Army McBride, Johnny Army Thompson, Erbie B. USAF
[Panel 3]
Acuff, Sr., John E. Navy Anderson, Charles R. Army NG Broehl, Peter A. USAF Dilldine, Herbert T. USMC Doan, Robert O. USAF Foster, Henry E. Army Gooch, Fred W. Army Graham, Joe Thomas USAF Guhse, Gary Army Kelsey, Jerry L. Army Knowles, Harold E. USAF Lynette, Jimmy C. Army ♥ Price, Donald E. Army DIS Roberts, Joe Lynn Army Sides, Gary A. Army White, Thomas R. Army Whitworth, Donald J. Army Case, David L. Navy Eller, Michael B. Army Harris, Jackie D. Army Henry, Donnie D. Navy Herren, Eddie Ray Army Maynard, James W. Army Parrish Jr., James E. Army Parker, Garry C. Army Rollins, Charles G. “Bud” Army Roper, John R. Army Schultz III, Stanley J. Army Sergio, John A. Army Tate, Lewis W. Navy Thacker, Wallace P. Army Dickerson, Albert Duane USAF Dodson, Sr., Jackie R. Army Harris, William R. USAF Cole, Donald Reed USMC ♥ Butler, Jr., Lee O. Navy Rogowski, Francis J. Army Palk, Roy D. USAF Bennett, Jr., Dr. Robert E. Army Breedigg, Charles S. Army Emerton, Scottie Navy Graham, Billy G. Army Harden, John D. Army Montgomery, Thurman R. USMC Seabolt, David R. Army Slatton, Jimmy L. Army Bradley, Paul E. Army Bumbalough, Willard C. Navy Pack, Randall A. Navy Slatton, Robert K. USAF Bryant, James L. USMC Randolph, Stanley C. Navy Buttrum, Roy D. USAF Haley, Wm. Donny D. USMC Mason, Roger D. Army ♥ Heady, Henry E. USAF Buttrum, David L. USAF
[Panel 4]
Frasier, Jerry E. Navy Frasier, Jackie W. Navy Golden, Richard L. USMC Leftwich, Richard D. Navy Baldwin, Edward R. Navy Roudebush, Theodore J. Army Cope, Don E. USAF Gwynn, George H. Army Kirby, Gary S. Army Marcum, Samuel E. Navy
Erected 2014 by Rotary Club of Sparta.
Topics and series. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: War, Cold • War, Vietnam. In addition, it is included in the Distinguished Service Cross/Navy Cross/Air Force Cross Recipients, the Medal of Honor Recipients, the Military Order of the Purple Heart, and the Rotary International series lists.
Location. 35° 55.56′ N, 85° 27.831′ W. Marker is in Sparta, Tennessee, in White County. Memorial is at the intersection of West Brockman Way (U.S. 70) and North Main Street, on the right when traveling west on West Brockman Way. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 9 N Main St, Sparta TN 38583, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A different marker also named Rotary Club of Sparta Veterans Park (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Rotary Club of Sparta Veterans Park (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Rotary Club of Sparta Veterans Park (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Rotary Club of Sparta Veterans Park (a few steps from this marker); White County Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); White County (within shouting distance of this marker); Joseph Kerr Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); The Double Eagle Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sparta.
More about this marker. The ♥ symbol denotes a Purple Heart recipient.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 21, 2020. It was originally submitted on May 19, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 235 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on May 19, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. 6. submitted on May 21, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.