Veterans of Foreign Wars
Millstadt Post 7980
— "Lest we forget." —
This M-47 Patton Tank is place here as a memorial to all veterans who served the United States of America during times of need.
Let it stand as a constant reminder of the dedication, honor and pride shown by the devoted veterans and the lives given to their country. By their example may others know the true meaning of liberty and freedom.
Erected 1989 by Veterans of Foreign Wars, Millstadt Post 7980.
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Military • Roads & Vehicles.
Location. 38° 27.553′ N, 90° 6.059′ W. Marker is in Millstadt, Illinois, in St. Clair County. Memorial is at the intersection of South Veterans Drive and South Illinois Street (Illinois Route 158), on the right when traveling south on South Veterans Drive. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Millstadt IL 62260, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Log Cabin (approx. 0.4 miles away); Dedicated to our Honored Dead (approx. 0.4 miles away); This Log Cabin (approx. 0.4 miles away); Millstadt Crusaders (approx. half a mile away); Veterans Memorial (approx. half a mile away); Liederkranz (approx. 0.6
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