Mountain Creek in Dallas in Dallas County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Forgotten War Memorial

Photographed by James Hulse, July 3, 2026

1. Forgotten War Memorial

Inscription. The Forgotten War Is No Longer Forgotten
"Because We Remember"
The Sam Johnson Chapter 270 hereby dedicates this memorial to veterans of all wars, both past and future. Too often, veterans are forgotten and not acknowledged for the service they have performed, not only for the United States of America, but for other nations of the world.
Freedom Is Not Free

Erected 1953 by Sam Johnson Chapter 270, Korean War Veterans Association / U.S., Richardson, Texas, We are dedicated to the service of all veterans.

Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: Military.

Location. 32° 42.9′ N, 96° 56.131′ W. Memorial is in Dallas, Texas, in Dallas County. It is in Mountain Creek. It is at the intersection of Patriot Avenue and Lone Star Circle, on the right when traveling south on Patriot Avenue. The marker is located in the eastern section of the Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery along the Memorial Path. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 2000 Patriot Ave, Dallas TX 75211, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this

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memorial is in the Prairies & Lakes Region.

Globally, it is in North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the Republic of Texas,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Elks Lodge Memorial (here, next to this marker); American Legion (here, next to this marker); Final Fly-By Salute (here, next to this marker); Veterans of Tarrant County Memorial (a few steps from this marker); AMVETS and AMVETS Ladies Auxiliary (a few steps from this marker); 286th Joint Assault Signal Company (a few steps from this marker); Greater Dallas Veterans Council Memorial (a few steps from this marker); The Battle of the Bulge (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Dallas.

Photographed by James Hulse, July 3, 2026

2. Forgotten War Memorial

Photographed by James Hulse, July 3, 2026

3. Forgotten War Memorial

The view of the marker on the right side of the Memorial Path.

Credits. This page was last revised on July 9, 2026. It was originally submitted on July 8, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 5 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 9, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.