Palatka in Putnam County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
Woodmen of the World Vietnam Memorial
Photographed by James R. Murray, October 5, 2014
1. Woodmen of The World Vietnam Memorial
Erected in honor of all Vietnam veterans who patriotically and unselfishly served our country in defense of freedom. Their service to country, loyalty to mankind, dedication to liberty and personal sacrifices are an inspiration to all freedom-loving people and shall be a cherished memory forever.
Presented by local Lodges #7 & #733
Woodmen of the World
(right)
I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands. One nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.
(rear)
May the deaths and sacrifices in this war form the foundation for peace in the future.
(left)
To personally understand and maintain the American way of life, to honor it by his own exemplary conduct and to pass it intact to succeeding generations is the responsibility of every true America.
Erected by Woodmen of the World Local Lodges #7 and #733.
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, Vietnam.
Location. 29° 38.727′ N, 81° 37.757′ W. Memorial is in Palatka, Florida, in Putnam County. It is on Memorial
this page online
Regionally, this memorial is in Florida’s First Coast. It is also in the American South. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, 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: Basil C. Pearce Jr. USS Tang Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Putnam County High School Band WWII Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Still on Patrol (a few steps from this marker); Veterans Memorial Plaza (a few steps from this marker); William Bartram's Travels (within shouting distance of this marker); The First Presbyterian Church of Palatka (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct
Photographed by James R. Murray, October 5, 2014
2. Woodmen of The World Vietnam Memorial (rear)
Photographed by James R. Murray, October 5, 2014
3. Woodmen of The World Vietnam Memorial (left)
Photographed by James R. Murray, October 5, 2014
4. Woodmen of The World Vietnam Memorial (right)
Credits. This page was last revised on June 5, 2018. It was originally submitted on October 5, 2014, by James R. Murray of Elkton, Florida. This page has been viewed 558 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 5, 2014, by James R. Murray of Elkton, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
