Barnesville in Lamar County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)

Lamar County (Ga.) 20th Century War Veterans Memorial

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 21, 2021

1. Lamar County (Ga.) 20th Century War Veterans Memorial

Inscription. [Large monument (top)]
Dedicated to all the men and women who served our country
during the major wars of the 20th century
[Large monument (plaque)]
Duty Honor Country In honor of our true heroes • The men and women whose unselfish service to this country in other parts of the world and here at home helped to preserve the liberty and freedom the citizens of the United States enjoy today
Remembering their sacrifices
[Tablets]
World War I
1914 — 1918

World War II
1941 — 1945

Korean War
1950 — 1953

Vietnam War
1967 — 1973

Persian Gulf War
1990 — 1991
[Large monument (reverse)]
Leon Martin Post No. 25
Chartered Sept. 25, 1919
Renamed Jan. 31, 1946
Martin-Moore Post No. 25
[Plaque]
A Salute to the Vets That Are Still Around
A Tribute to Those That Are in the Ground
We salute all of you who wore the uniform of the U.S.A.
You are the best the world has to offer is all we have to say.
You wore your uniform with pride,
Serving along with others side by side.
Some served where you fully understood
the

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meaning “war is hell.”
Much gratitude is due you and we wish you well.
Others served in faraway places,
far away from the ones you love.
Nevertheless, giving yourself in service for your
Country and God Above.
Some were left to hold down the home fort,
but always making sure those overseas had your support.
So no matter when, where, or how you served,
you helped keep America great and well preserved.
You have won a place in America's heart and in history,
That's why America, the greatest country in the world,
is no mystery.
Thanks to all of you our friends, America will always be the
greatest until the very end.

A. L. Auxiliary Unit No. 25
Chartered June 28, 1926

Erected by Martin-Moore Post No. 25, American Legion • Auxiliary Unit No. 25, American Legion.

Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: Military.

Location. 33° 3.108′ N, 84° 9.424′ W. Marker is in Barnesville, Georgia, in Lamar County. Memorial is at the intersection of Thomaston Street and Holmes Street, on the right when traveling south on Thomaston Street. Memorial is in front of the Barnesville-Lamar County Library. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 401 Thomaston St, Barnesville GA 30204, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers

Lamar County (Ga.) 20th Century War Veterans Memorial (World War I) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 21, 2021

2. Lamar County (Ga.) 20th Century War Veterans Memorial (World War I)

are within walking distance of this marker. Lamar County Veterans Memorial (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Lamar County Georgia Courthouse (about 400 feet away); Barnesville Blues (about 400 feet away); In Memory of America's Revolutionary War Soldiers (about 400 feet away); Lamar County (about 400 feet away); Old Jail Museum and Archives (about 600 feet away); Barnesville Presbyterian Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); Streamliner Nancy Hanks II (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Barnesville.

Lamar County (Ga.) 20th Century War Veterans Memorial (World War II) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 21, 2021

3. Lamar County (Ga.) 20th Century War Veterans Memorial (World War II)

Lamar County (Ga.) 20th Century War Veterans Memorial (Korean War) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 21, 2021

4. Lamar County (Ga.) 20th Century War Veterans Memorial (Korean War)

Lamar County (Ga.) 20th Century War Veterans Memorial (Vietnam War) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 21, 2021

5. Lamar County (Ga.) 20th Century War Veterans Memorial (Vietnam War)

Lamar County (Ga.) 20th Century War Veterans Memorial (Persian Gulf War) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 21, 2021

6. Lamar County (Ga.) 20th Century War Veterans Memorial (Persian Gulf War)

Lamar County (Ga.) 20th Century War Veterans Memorial (reverse) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 21, 2021

7. Lamar County (Ga.) 20th Century War Veterans Memorial (reverse)

Credits. This page was last revised on November 27, 2021. It was originally submitted on November 27, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 142 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on November 27, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.