Fredericksburg, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

Veterans of Foreign Wars Eternal Flame

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), May 2, 2020

1. Veterans of Foreign Wars Eternal Flame Marker

Inscription.
This monument stands forever a memorial and symbol of undying love and devotion in memory of the men from this city and surrounding areas who fought for liberty and freedom from oppression in the wars of this, their Country, and whose supreme sacrifice has enshrined their names in the hearts and minds of all Americans.

"Beyond the ken of mortal men a new and glorious life begun, those gallant souls await the day the great Commander speaks to say well done, thou brave and faithful one."

Erected 1958 by V.F.W. Post 3103.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Military. A significant historical date for this entry is April 13, 1915.

Location. 38° 19.08′ N, 77° 28.288′ W. Marker is in Fredericksburg, Virginia. Marker is at the intersection of Amaret Street and Freedom Lane on Amaret Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2701 Princess Anne St, Fredericksburg VA 22401, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Killed in Action Memorials (a few steps from this marker); Bound for Freedom (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); A History of Floods (about 500 feet away); Encounter at the Fall Line

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(approx. 0.2 miles away); Harnessing The River's Power (approx. ¼ mile away); Contact: An Industrial Society Confronts A Native American Culture (approx. ¼ mile away); Freedom Began Here (approx. ¼ mile away); Moncure Conway House (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fredericksburg.

Additional keywords. Veterans of Foreign Wars

Photographed By Kevin W., August 11, 2005

2. Veterans of Foreign Wars Eternal Flame Marker

Photographed By Kevin W., August 11, 2005

3. Veterans of Foreign Wars Eternal Flame Marker

Another memorial at V.F.W. Post 3103 image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Kevin W., August 11, 2005

4. Another memorial at V.F.W. Post 3103

Fredericksburg, VA Post No. 3103 and Auxiliary erects this tablet in honorable and loving memory of Clyde L. Decatur, Past Comdr., Lena S. Decatur, Past Pres., Ruth F. Layton, Treas., Pearl C. Smith, Member.
All killed instantly in auto accident Nov. 18, 1962, while returning from 8th District meeting in Charlottesville where they were our official representatives.
We pray their souls may rest in peace.
MCMLXIV

Remembrance marker at V.F.W. Post 3103 image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Kevin W., August 11, 2005

5. Remembrance marker at V.F.W. Post 3103

This shrubbery is planted in Loving Memory of these faithful members of the Disable American Veterans and Auxiliary
Bertha Graham · Alton Rose · Dorothy Rose · Clyde Beach · William Eaton
Given by: Roger and Arnita Graham, June 1994

Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 7, 2008, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,165 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on May 3, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on January 7, 2008, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia.