Downtown in Manchester in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire — The American Northeast (New England)
Battlefield Crosses
Photographed by Trudi Jacobson, July 30, 2026
1. Battlefield Crosses Marker
The Battlefield Cross is a symbolic representation of a cross for a soldier who has been killed in battle. This tradition originated during World War I and has continued in every conflict since. The crosses are erected by comrades in arms to show honor and respect for the brave souls who gave their lives in service to their country.
The Meaning Behind A Battlefield Cross
The rifle with fixed bayonet pointing into the ground symbolizes a fallen soldier in battle
The boots represent the final march of the last battle
The helmet and dog tags are items the soldier has no further need for
The price of freedom is visible here
Memorialized Conflicts
World War I Jul 28, 1914-Nov 11, 1918 World War II Sep 1, 1939-Sep 2, 1945 Korean War Jun 25, 1950-Jul 27, 1953 Vietnam War Nov 1, 1955-Apr 30, 1975 Current Conflicts Sep 11, 2001-Present
This sign and the Vietnam Battlefield Cross donated by the nonprofit Disabled American Veterans (Department of NH)
In commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of the Vietnam War
In memory of the 58,279 brothers and sisters who never returned
Erected by Disabled
this page online
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: Military. A significant historical date for this entry is July 28, 1914.
Location. 42° 59.319′ N, 71° 27.748′ W. Memorial is in Manchester, New Hampshire, in Hillsborough County. It is in Downtown. It is at the intersection of Elm Street (U.S. 3) and Pleasant Street, on the right when traveling north on Elm Street. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 723 Elm St, Manchester NH 03101, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this memorial is in the American Northeast and in New England. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Manchester NH World War II Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Manchester NH Civil War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Manchester NH War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Gulf Conflicts Memorial (within
Photographed by Trudi Jacobson, July 30, 2026
2. Battlefield Crosses Marker
More about this memorial. The marker is located in Veterans Park.
Photographed by Trudi Jacobson, July 30, 2026
3. Battlefield Cross World War I
Photographed by Trudi Jacobson, July 30, 2026
4. Battlefield Cross World War II
Photographed by Trudi Jacobson, July 30, 2026
5. Battlefield Cross Korean War
Photographed by Trudi Jacobson, July 30, 2026
6. Battlefield Cross Vietnam War
Photographed by Trudi Jacobson, July 30, 2026
7. Battlefield Cross World War I
Credits. This page was last revised on August 6, 2026. It was originally submitted on July 31, 2026, by Trudi Jacobson of Slingerlands, New York. This page has been viewed 16 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on July 31, 2026, by Trudi Jacobson of Slingerlands, New York. 7. submitted on August 5, 2026, by Trudi Jacobson of Slingerlands, New York. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
