Cleveland in Liberty County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Vietnam Veterans Memorial
They Gave Their All
To Answer the Call
Reverse Side
By
City of Cleveland, Texas,
March 14, 1987
Mayor Ronnie McWaters
Billy Thomas, Councilman
Richard Boyett, Councilman
Wendell Kelley, Councilman
Meta Thomas, Councilwoman
Randy Mitchmore, Councilman
Bill Petropolis, City Manager
Louise Liska, City Secretary
Ground Marker
China Seas, They Served the United States of
America as Courageous, Dedicated Patriots
Many Went to Perform, a Job They Did Not
Understand, Sacrificing Thier Lives for Their
Country, going Above and Beyond the Call of Duty.
This Memorial Expresses Heartfelt Gratitude
For the Bravery and Determination Portrayed
By Those Who Lost Thier Lives, Those Missing
In Action or Prisoners of War and Those
Fortunate Ones Who Returned Home.
Reuben G. Johnson
Killed in Action
SP5 Melvin Green
CPL Robert L. Oliver
Erected 1987 by City of Cleveland.
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, Vietnam.
Location. 30° 20.433′ N, 95° 5.235′ W. Marker is in Cleveland, Texas, in Liberty County. Memorial is at the intersection of East Hanson Street and South Bonham Avenue, on the right when traveling east on East Hanson Street. The marker is located on the north side of the Austin Memorial Library on Hanson Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 220 South Bonham Avenue, Cleveland TX 77327, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. World War II Memorial (here, next to this marker); All Women Who Served Their Country in All Wars (here, next to this marker); World War I Memorial (here, next to this marker); Korean Conflict Memorial (here, next to this marker); Tom Hill House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Texan Theater (about 700 feet away); City of Cleveland (approx. 0.2 miles away); First National Bank of Cleveland (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cleveland.
Credits. This page was last revised on September 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on September 24, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 100 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on September 27, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.