Perry in Taylor County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
Vietnam Veterans
Taylor County Veterans Memorial Park
Photographed By Brandon D Cross, July 30, 2023
1. Vietnam Veterans Marker
Inscription.
Vietnam veterans were 9.7% of their generation. 8,744,000 GI's were on active duty during the war. 3,403,100 personnel served in the SEA theater, (Vietnam Cambodia, Laos, flight crews in Thailand and sailors in adjacent South China sea waters.) 2,594,000 personnel served within the borders of South Vietnam. (Jan. 1, 1965 March 28,1973) Another 50,000 men served in Vietnam between 1960 - 1964. Of the 2.6 million, between 1-1.6 million (40-60%) either fought in combat, provided close support or were regularly exposed to enemy attacks. 7,484 women (6,250 or 83% were nurses) served in Vietnam. Peak troop strength in Vietnam was 543,482 (April 30, 1969).
Vietnam veterans were 9.7% of their generation. 8,744,000 GI's were on active duty during the war.
3,403,100 personnel served in the SEA theater, (Vietnam Cambodia, Laos, flight crews in Thailand and sailors in adjacent South China sea waters.) 2,594,000 personnel served within the borders of South Vietnam. (Jan. 1, 1965 March 28,1973) Another 50,000 men served in Vietnam between 1960 - 1964. Of the 2.6 million, between 1-1.6 million (40-60%) either fought in combat, provided close support or were regularly exposed to enemy attacks. 7,484 women (6,250 or 83% were nurses) served in Vietnam. Peak troop strength in Vietnam was 543,482 (April 30, 1969).
Erected by Martin Electronic Inc., Perry, Florida.
Location. 30° 7.43′ N, 83° 34.885′ 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 marker. Vietnam War (here, next to this marker); Vietnam
Also see . . . 1. Vietnam War. (Submitted on August 4, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.) 2. Veterans Memorial Park. (Submitted on August 4, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)
Photographed By Brandon D Cross, July 30, 2023
2. Vietnam Veterans Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on August 5, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 4, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 50 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on August 4, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
