Perry in Taylor County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)

Vietnam War Statistics

Taylor County Veterans Memorial Park

Photographed By Brandon D Cross, July 30, 2023

1. Vietnam War Statistics Marker

Inscription. 3,403,000 veterans served in the Vietnam theater. Of those who died, 86.3% were Caucasian, 12.5% were Black, 1.2% were other races. Two thirds of those who served in Vietnam were volunteers. 77% of the combat deaths were volunteers. 17,579 married men were killed in Vietnam 61%% of men killed were 21 years of age or younger. 163 Congressional Medals of Honor were awarded in Vietnam: 99 awarded posthumously. From those 99 posthumous awards 56 were awarded for falling on a live grenade just to save the lives their buddies around them.

Erected by Perry Optimist Club.

Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, Vietnam.

Location. 30° 7.427′ N, 83° 34.883′ 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 (here, next to this marker); Vietnam War (here, next to this marker); Vietnam Veterans (here, next to this marker); Korean War (a few steps from this

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marker); a different marker also named Korean War (a few steps from this marker); War on Terror (a few steps from this marker); “Liberation of Kuwait” (a few steps from this marker); Operation Enduring Freedom (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Perry.

Also see . . .
1. Vietnam War. (Submitted on August 5, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)
2. Veterans Memorial Park. (Submitted on August 5, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)

Vietnam War Statistics Marker (right) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Brandon D Cross, July 30, 2023

2. Vietnam War Statistics Marker (right)

Credits. This page was last revised on August 6, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 5, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 118 times since then and 45 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 5, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.