Marion in Marion County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Veterans Monument
Photographed By Anna Inbody, August 7, 2011
1. Veterans Monument Marker
FrontDedicated 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
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2. Reverse
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Topics. This monument and memorial is listed in these topic lists: War, Korean • War, Vietnam • War, World II.
Location. 34° 10.371′ N, 79° 24.041′ W. Marker is in Marion, South Carolina, in Marion County. Memorial is on South Main Street near Liberty Street (U.S. 76), in the median. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Marion SC 29571, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of 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); Marion Academy (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Marion.
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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 801 times since then and 11 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.
