Kenner in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
Vietnam War U.S. Marine Corps
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. Marker is in Kenner, Louisiana, in Jefferson Parish. Memorial 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. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1803 Minor St, Kenner LA 70062, United States of America. Touch for directions.
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.
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