Clayton in Contra Costa County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Clayton Veterans Memorial

Photographed By Joseph Alvarado, November 5, 2023

1. Clayton Veterans Memorial Marker

Inscription. Bronze Plaque:

The Willingness To Sacrifice Is The Prelude to Freedom

This plaque honors all Clayton citizens who have served and are serving in our military.
We will never forget those from Clayton who have given their lives for our freedom:

World War I – Albert J. Morgan and Henry C. Duncan

The Korean War – Tony Ghiozzi

The Vietnam War – Jerry A. Novakovich, Ronnie C. Pimentel and Paul T. Coe

Dedicated by the Lt. Jerry Novakovich Post 1525, VFW, with generous support of the citizens of Clayton and the Clayton Business & Community Association (CBCA)
Memorial Day, 2012

Granite Marker:

In memory of veterans who served our country, and gave their lives, that we may live free.

Citizens and Businesses of Clayton Valley
And
Lt. Jerry Novakovich Post 1525
Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States

Erected by Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1525.

Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: War, Korean • War, Vietnam • War, World I.

Location. 37° 56.475′ N, 121° 56.203′

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W. Marker is in Clayton, California, in Contra Costa County. Memorial is at the intersection of Oak Street and Main Street, on the left when traveling south on Oak Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Clayton CA 94517, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Clayton Cash Store (within shouting distance of this marker); Clayton (within shouting distance of this marker); Endeavor Hall (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); De Martini Winery (about 500 feet away); The Clayton Club (about 500 feet away); Farming & Ranching in Clayton (about 500 feet away); Joaquin Murrieta (about 500 feet away); Clayton Museum Educational Garden (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Clayton.

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Photographed By Joseph Alvarado, November 5, 2023

2. Clayton Veterans Memorial

Photographed By Joseph Alvarado, November 5, 2023

3. Clayton Veterans Memorial

Credits. This page was last revised on November 25, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 25, 2023, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California. This page has been viewed 50 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 25, 2023, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California.