Clovis in Fresno County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Clovis Veterans Memorial
On Behalf of a Grateful Nation
Photographed by Lester J Letson, December 3, 2004
1. Clovis Veterans Memorial Marker
armed forces who have given their lives in service
to their Country and the Clovis Community.
Dedicated November 11, 2003
Clovis Memorial District
Tom Wright, Chairman Joan Lassley, Vice Chairman Susan Franzich, Director Russ Greathouse, Director Gordon Pickett, Director Dennis Byrns, Director Judy Hille, District Manager
Thomas King, Sculpture
Erected 2003 by Clovis Memorial District.
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: War, Korean • War, Vietnam • War, World I • War, World II.
Location. 36° 49.461′ N, 119° 41.941′ W. Memorial is in Clovis, California, in Fresno County. It is on Hughes Avenue 0.1 miles north of 5th Street. Monument is located just to the left of the entrance to the Clovis Memorial District Hall. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 495 Hughes Avenue, Clovis CA 93612, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this memorial is in California’s San Joaquin Valley, specifically in the Central Valley, and in the Sierra Nevada. It is also on the American Pacific Coast. Globally, it is in North America, on the Ring of Fire, in the Pacific Rim, in the Western Hemisphere, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain and also Mexicos Alta California.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Tarpey Depot (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Ken Curtis (1916-1991) (approx. 0.2 miles away); September 11th California Memorial
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Another marker is no longer nearby. The San Joaquin Valley Railroad (was approx. 0.4 miles away).
Regarding Clovis Veterans Memorial. Members of each military branch pause to remember the sacrifice of their fallen compatriot represented by a helmet on a rifle.
Also see . . . Clovis Veterans Memorial District. (Submitted on September 17, 2011, by Lester J Letson of Fresno, California.)
Photographed by Mandy Kirby, January 4, 2019
2. Clovis Veterans Memorial
Photographed by Lester J Letson, December 3, 2004
3. Clovis Veterans Memorial Marker and bronze soldiers
Marker sits in front of the rifle and helmet. Members of the different branches of the Armed Forces sculpted in bronze stand, honoring the fallen compatriot.
Photographed by Mandy Kirby, January 4, 2019
4. Clovis Veterans Memorial
Photographed by Lester J Letson
5. Clovis Veterans Memorial bronze soldiers
A Servicewoman grasps the arm of a barefoot Sailor while a poncho wearing, Vietnam-era soldier looks on.
Photographed by Lester J Letson, December 3, 2004
6. Clovis Veterans Memorial - World War I Bugler
A World War I-era Bugler plays taps for his fallen compatriot.
Photographed by Lester J Letson, December 3, 2004
7. Soldier kneeling before the rifle, boots and helmet memorial
Representing the fallen from all wars and representing the members of the Clovis Community that gave their all for their country.
Photographed by Mandy Kirby, January 4, 2019
8. Clovis Veterans Memorial
Credits. This page was last revised on January 18, 2019. It was originally submitted on September 17, 2011, by Lester J Letson of Fresno, California. This page has been viewed 2,016 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on September 17, 2011, by Lester J Letson of Fresno, California. 2. submitted on January 4, 2019, by Mandy Kirby of Clovis, California. 3. submitted on September 17, 2011, by Lester J Letson of Fresno, California. 4. submitted on January 4, 2019, by Mandy Kirby of Clovis, California. 5, 6, 7. submitted on September 17, 2011, by Lester J Letson of Fresno, California. 8. submitted on January 4, 2019, by Mandy Kirby of Clovis, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
