Tunica in Tunica County, Mississippi — The American South (East South Central)
Town of Tunica Veterans Memorial
Photographed By Sandra Hughes, January 17, 2012
1. Town of Tunica Veterans Memorial Marker
Inscription.
Town of Tunica Veterans Memorial. . In honor of Veterans of all Branches of the Military: those who made the supreme sacrifice, those honorably discharged and those who continue to serve their country, this unique Sculpture captures a poignant scene from the Vietnam War depicting the sacrifice, compassion and courage displayed by those who went in harm's way. ,
World War I , 1917-1918. Total Service Members 4,734,991 Battle Deaths 53,402 Other Deaths (In Service) 63,114 Non-Mortal Woundings 204,002 ,
World War II , 1941-1945. Total Service Members 16,112,566 Battle Deaths 291,557 Other Deaths in Service (Non-Theater) 113,842 Non-Mortal Woundings 671,846 ,
Korean War , 1950-1953. Total Service Members 5,720,000 Battle Deaths 33,686 Other Deaths in Service (Theater and Non-Theater) 20,560 Non-Mortal Woundings 103,284 ,
Vietnam War , 1964-1975. Total Service Members 9,200,000 Deployed to Southeast Asia 3,100,000 Battle Deaths 47,410 Other Deaths in Service (Theater and Non-Theater) 42,788 Non-Mortal Woundings 153,303 ,
Gulf War , 1990-1991. Total Service Members 2,322,332 Deployed to Gulf 1,136,658 Battle Deaths 148 Other Deaths in Service (Theater and Non-Theater) 1149 Non-Mortal Woundings 467
In honor of Veterans of all Branches of the Military: those who made the supreme sacrifice, those honorably discharged and those who continue to serve their country, this unique Sculpture captures a poignant scene from the Vietnam War depicting the sacrifice, compassion and courage displayed by those who went in harm's way.
World War I 1917-1918
Total Service Members 4,734,991 Battle Deaths 53,402 Other Deaths (In Service) 63,114 Non-Mortal Woundings 204,002
World War II 1941-1945
Total Service Members 16,112,566 Battle Deaths 291,557 Other Deaths in Service (Non-Theater) 113,842 Non-Mortal Woundings 671,846
Korean War 1950-1953
Total Service Members 5,720,000 Battle Deaths 33,686 Other Deaths in Service (Theater and Non-Theater) 20,560 Non-Mortal Woundings 103,284
Vietnam War 1964-1975
Total Service Members 9,200,000 Deployed to Southeast Asia 3,100,000 Battle Deaths 47,410 Other Deaths in Service (Theater and Non-Theater) 42,788 Non-Mortal Woundings 153,303
Gulf War 1990-1991
Total Service Members 2,322,332 Deployed to Gulf 1,136,658 Battle Deaths 148 Other Deaths in Service (Theater and Non-Theater) 1149 Non-Mortal Woundings 467
Location. 34° 41.19′ N, 90° 22.983′ W. Marker is in Tunica, Mississippi, in Tunica County. Memorial is on South Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Tunica MS 38676, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on January 19, 2012, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. This page has been viewed 696 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12. submitted on January 19, 2012, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
