West Point in Orange County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Southeast Asia Memorial
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, September 27, 2009
1. Southeast Asia Marker
In memory of our classmates and other members of the United States Armed Forces who fell in battle in the Vietnam Conflict.Their sacrifice represents their full commitment to Duty, Honor and Country.
This monument erected by the West Point Classes of 1960 through 1969.
Dedicated October 1980
Erected 1980 by USMA Classes of 1960 through 1969.
Topics. This historical marker and memorial is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • War, Vietnam. A significant historical year for this entry is 1960.
Location. 41° 23.186′ N, 73° 57.772′ W. Marker is in West Point, New York, in Orange County. Marker is on Mills Road, on the left when traveling south. Marker is located near the southwest corner of Lusk Reservoir, across from Michie Stadium. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: West Point NY 10996, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Howze Field (within shouting distance of this marker); Lusk Reservoir (within shouting distance of this marker); Michie Stadium (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line);
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More about this memorial. The border of the marker contains the Class Crest for each of the graduating classes from 1960 to 1969.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, September 27, 2009
2. Southeast Asia Memorial
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, September 27, 2009
3. Southeast Asia Memorial
The Southeast Asia Memorial consists of a bronze plaque on a granite boulder. It is located in a small park overlooking Lusk Reservoir.
Photographed By Frederick Bothwell, May 20, 2017
4. Southeast Asia Memorial Bench
The memorial consists of a bronze plaque on a granite boulder and five adjacent benches commemorating the classes of 1960 through 1969. They are located in the vicinity of the boulder in the park opposite the Kimsey Center and overlooking Lusk Reservoir.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 8, 2018. It was originally submitted on September 28, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 837 times since then and 33 times this year. Last updated on March 21, 2011, by Frederick Bothwell of Georgetown, Texas. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 28, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 4. submitted on August 8, 2018, by Frederick Bothwell of Georgetown, Texas. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
