War on Terror. “Gulf War”. The Persian Gulf War of 1991 was fought between Iraq and a coalition of 39 countries. The United States government called the war "Operation Desert Storm”. The coalition had formed after Iraq invaded Kuwait on Aug. 2, 1990. On November 29, 1990, The United Nations Security Council authorizes the use of force if Iraq did not withdraw its forces. On January 17, 1991, the coalition began bombing Iraqi military and industrial targets. In late February, the coalition launched a massive ground attack into Kuwait and southern Iraq and quickly defeated the Iraqis. Coalition military operations ended after 100 hours of ground attacks. On Feb 28, 1991 President George H. Bush ordered a cease fire. ,
United States Dead: 293 , United States Wounded: 467.
The Persian Gulf War of 1991 was fought between Iraq and a coalition of 39 countries. The United States government called the war "Operation Desert Storm”. The coalition had formed after Iraq invaded Kuwait on Aug. 2, 1990. On November 29, 1990, The United Nations Security Council authorizes the use of force if Iraq did not withdraw its forces. On January 17, 1991, the coalition began bombing Iraqi military and industrial targets. In late February, the coalition launched a massive ground attack into Kuwait and southern Iraq and quickly defeated the Iraqis. Coalition military operations ended after 100 hours of ground attacks. On Feb 28, 1991 President George H. Bush ordered a cease fire.
United States Dead: 293
United States Wounded: 467
Location. 30° 7.43′ N, 83° 34.893′ W. Marker is in Perry, Florida, in Taylor County. Memorial can be reached from the intersection of North Jefferson Street (U.S. 221) and West Cherry Street, on the right when traveling north. Marker located within the Taylor County Veterans Memorial Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Perry FL 32347, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this
Also see . . . 1. The Persian Gulf War. (Submitted on August 3, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.) 2. Veterans Memorial Park. (Submitted on August 3, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)
Photographed By Brandon D Cross, July 30, 2023
2. War on Terror Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on August 4, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 3, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 46 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on August 3, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
