Marion in Marion County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Veterans Monument
Photographed by Anna Inbody, August 7, 2011
1. Veterans Monument Marker
Dedicated to the veterans of Marion County that so nobly served their country in the following wars: World War II December 7, 1941 ~ September 2, 1945; Korean War June 25, 1950 ~ July 27, 1953. Also in special honor for those men that so gallantly gave their lives for our freedom. Given by: The Citizens of Marion County, Spearheaded by: Woodmen of the World, May 24, 1986
Reverse
Vietnam War
March 1965 ~ January 1973
Given in honor of our Vietnam Veterans of Marion County that so bravely fought in the jungles, in rice fields and on the hilltops of Vietnam in loyal service for our country. "The following gave their all that we might live in freedom"
PFC Bergess, Frederick Wilson; LCPL Herring, Alfred Jimmy Jr.; SGT Causey, William Harvey; SGT Hooks, Dayton Joseph; PFC Currie, James Jr.; SFC Johnson, Cleveland Osborne; PFC Davis, Ronnie Lee; SP4 Mack, Daniel James; SP4 Fore, William C.; CPL Williams, Harris Lee; SP4 Gibson, James Donald; SP4 Williamson, Benjamin Jeffe. Given by: The Citizens of Marion County. Spearheaded by: Woodmen of the World. May 24, 1986
Erected 1986 by Citizens of Marion County.
Topics. This monument and memorial is listed in these topic lists: War, Korean • War, Vietnam • War, World II.
Location.
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Regionally, this memorial monument is in South Carolina’s Pee Dee. It is also in the American South and specifically in the Deep South. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture, one of the original Thirteen Colonies, 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: Marion County Iraq and Afghanistan Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Veterans Memorial Triangle (within shouting distance of this marker); World War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Marion Presbyterian Church (approx. Ό mile away); To the Dead and Living Confederate Soldiers (approx. 0.4 miles away); Old Town Hall and Opera House (approx. 0.4 miles away); Marion County / Marion Courthouse (approx. 0.4 miles away); Francis Marion (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Marion.
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2. Reverse
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3. Left Front Panel
World War II: Martin, Roddy A.; Miller, Lester L.; Mills, Benjamin W. Jr.; Powell, Elmer N.; Richardson, William M.; Richardson, Woodrow W.; Sloan, Raymond A.; Snipes, Paul C.; Summerford, Thomas E.; Sykes, Ferdie; Watts, Billy; West, Irvin W.; Wise, James E.; Wooten, L.V.; Yarborough, John R.; Zeigler, James H.
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4. Right Front Panel
World War II: Davis, Howell F.; Dixon, James T.; Dudley, Archibald C.; Edwards, Andrew B. Jr.; Evans, Thomas B. Jr.; Fields, Robert L.; Floyd, Eldren L.; Floyd, Forrest; Foard, Henry G.; Ford, Vincent A.; Gibson, Jesse F.; Goldman, Carl S.; Greshman, Harry G.; Hinson, Carley M.; Huggins, Leo; Johnson, A.C.; Jordan, Otis D.; Lane, Willie; Marlow, Lacy
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5. Left Reverse Panel
World War II: Altman, Dayton S. Jr.; Atkinson, Edison R.; Atkinson, Tom F.; Bethea, William H.; Blanton, Fletcher; Bryant, Evander C.; Bryant, James; Bryant, Ralph S.; Byars, Luther P.; Carter, Foster; Catlett, Godwin M.; Crawford, John A.; Daniels, Hoyt; Daniels, John S.
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6. Right Reverse Panel
Korean War: Fowler, Clyde; Gregg, Revern; Gunter, Ozzie M.; James, Alex D.; McMillan, Charles M. Jr.; Miller, James B.; Miller, John D.; Rayon, Frank; Rouse, David C.
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7. Veterans Monument Marker
Full view of the front of the marker
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8. Veterans Monument Marker
Full view of the reverse side of the marker
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9. Overview
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10. Plaque on fountain next to the monument
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11. Fountain
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on February 18, 2012, by Anna Inbody of Columbia, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,043 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11. submitted on February 18, 2012, by Anna Inbody of Columbia, South Carolina. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
