Melbourne in Brevard County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)

Persian Gulf War

[Melbourne Military Memorial Park]

Photographed By Brandon D Cross, April 9, 2022

1. Persian Gulf War Marker

Inscription. The Persian Gulf War [Desert Storm] began when Iraq invaded Kuwait. In early January, 1991, the United States and United Nations forces began an offensive drive that ended when Iraq forces withdrew from Kuwait. A cease fire went into effect on February 28, 1991. There were 382 Americans KIA, 1800 non combat casualties and 467 WIA. Estimated cost of war $61,100,000,000.

Erected by Melbourne Military Memorial Park.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, 1st Iraq & Desert Storm. A significant historical month for this entry is January 1991.

Location. 28° 5.004′ N, 80° 36.823′ W. Marker is in Melbourne, Florida, in Brevard County. Marker can be reached from Oak Street south of East Hibiscus Boulevard, on the right when traveling north. Marker is located within Melbourne Military Memorial Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1601 Oak St, Melbourne FL 32901, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Vietnam War (here, next to this marker); Korean War (here, next to this marker); Cold War (here, next to this marker); World War II (a few steps from this marker); Civil War Veterans Memorial (a few steps from this marker); World War I (a few steps from

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this marker); Spanish-American War (a few steps from this marker); Mexican War (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Melbourne.

Also see . . . The First Gulf War. (Submitted on April 9, 2022, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)

Photographed By Brandon D Cross, April 9, 2022

2. Persian Gulf War Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on April 10, 2022. It was originally submitted on April 9, 2022, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 191 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 9, 2022, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.