Eielson Air Force Base in Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska — Northwest (North America)
POW-MIA Memorial
Lest We Forget
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., August 16, 2024
1. POW-MIA Memorial Epitaph
can stand here today as free men and women."
World War I April 6, 1917 - November 11, 1918
World War II December 7, 1941 - September 2, 1945
Korea June 25, 1950 - July 27, 1953
Southeast Asia August 4, 1964 - March 29, 1973
Southwest Asia January 17, 1991 - February 28, 1991
Erected by Eielson Air Force Base.
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: Military.
Location. 64° 41.46′ N, 147° 5.996′ W. Memorial is in Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, in Fairbanks North Star Borough. It is on Central Avenue, on the left when traveling south. Memorial is in Heritage Park. Touch for map. Memorial is in this post office area: Eielson AFB AK 99702, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this memorial is in the Alaska Railroad Corridor, in the Athabascan Region, and in Interior Alaska. It is also on the American Pacific Coast. Globally, it is in North America, the Pacific Rim, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Russian Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Heritage Park Pavilion (a few steps from this marker); Heritage Park / Eielson Global Engagement (within shouting distance of this marker); Ben Eielson Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); Col Carl Ben Eielson (within shouting distance of this marker); Medal of Honor Monument (within shouting distance of this
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More about this memorial. An acceptable ID is required to enter this active military base.
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., August 16, 2024
2. POW-MIA Memorial Detail
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., August 16, 2024
3. POW-MIA Memorial
Credits. This page was last revised on September 3, 2024. It was originally submitted on September 3, 2024, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 134 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 3, 2024, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.
