Kenner in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)

Vietnam War U.S. Marine Corps

April 2, 2016

1. Vietnam War U.S. Marine Corps Marker

Inscription. The U.S. Forces commenced combat operations in Vietnam on 4 Aug 1965. By the time the 27 Jan 1973 cease fire ended the war, 8,744,000 U.S. Military personnel had been called upon to serve in the armed forces, including 794,000 Marines. Military personnel actually serving in Vietnam totaled 2,100,000 with Marine Corps personnel accounting for 294,000 of that figure.

Proportionately, more Marines died in battle than any other service. This is attributed principally to the fact that Marines actively pursued the enemy by focusing on small unit counter-guerilla tactics with the aid of close air support.

Some of the bloodiest and most important battles of the war were fought and won by Marines: the siege of Khe Sanh, the house to house battle for Hue City and Phu Bai, and intense enemy engagements in Quang Tri province to include Dai-Do along the northern DMZ.

We proudly honor those who served in our beloved Corps in this country's time of need.

Donated by a deeply appreciative former Marine.

Erected 1997 by Patrick F. Taylor.

Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • War, Vietnam.

Location. 29° 59.427′ N, 90° 14.608′ W. Memorial

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is in Kenner, Louisiana, in Jefferson Parish. It can be reached from Minor Street north of 18th. Street, on the left when traveling north. Located behind the Kenner City Government complex. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 1803 Minor St, Kenner LA 70062, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this memorial is in the River Parishes

and in Greater New Orleans.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Deep South,

and on the Gulf Coast.

Globally, it is in 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,

the Louisiana Purchase,

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: Gulf War United States Air Force (here, next to this marker); Korean War U.S. Navy Nurse Corps (here, next to this marker); World War II U.S. Navy Seaman (a few steps from this marker); Douglas A-4 Skyhawk (a few steps from this marker); Restored Navy A-4 Skyhawk (a few steps from this marker); Purple Heart (a few steps from this marker); World War I U.S. Army Doughboy (a few steps from this marker); United States Field Infantry World War II (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Kenner.

April 2, 2016

2. Vietnam War U.S. Marine Corps Marker

Veterans Memorial walkway image. Click for full size.

April 2, 2016

3. Veterans Memorial walkway

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on May 8, 2016. This page has been viewed 413 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 8, 2016. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.