Panel 1 Much like the Korean War before it, the Vietnam War started as a civil war in Asia, but quickly evolved into an international matter because it became yet another manifestation of the Cold War. By 1954, a communist regime controlled . . . — — Map (db m259140) WM
"The country that sent us off to war was not there to welcome us home," stated by H. Moore and J. Galloway and sums up what occurred to many Vietnam Veterans.
In 2008 Congress passed Public Law 110-181§589 authorizing the Secretary of Defense . . . — — Map (db m304892) WM
The Vietnam Veterans Memorial honors the courage, sacrifice, and devotion to duty and country of the men and women of the armed forces of the United States who served in America's longest war. By virtue of its design, the memorial inspires a . . . — — Map (db m290662) HM
(Side 1)
1959-1975
I am Staff Sergeant Peter Drake in Vietnam. In school we called this place Indochina. I enlisted in the Army out of high school, like the large majority of my fellow infantrymen. We have draftees but the bulk of . . . — — Map (db m85464) HM WM
The Vietnam War began in March 1959 when Communist activist Ho Chi Min declared a peoples war to unite all of Vietnam under his Communist leadership. Fifteen years later, and with neither side winning the conflict, the Paris Peace Accords were . . . — — Map (db m195324) HM
Vietnam Veterans
of America #665
Honors all past
present and past
men and women veterans
of Charlotte County
Never Forget Our MIA-POWs — — Map (db m243997) WM
In honor of those men and women who served and to those who gave their lives in Vietnam from the people of Mecklenburg County.
With this we reflect on the past share with the present and educate ourselves for the future.
President Dwight D. . . . — — Map (db m175634) HM WM
DON BODETTE WAS 'POINT MAN' FOR RUTLAND AREA VIETNAM VETERANS
"Together then, together now," was the idea that drove Don Bodette, the Rutland man whose experiences in Vietnam and whose commitment to veterans shaped the national . . . — — Map (db m229757) HM WM
This memorial is dedicated to the men and women of Pleasants County who gave their lives and who served their country during the Vietnam War.
May the world rest in peace when all of our brothers are home from Vietnam.
PFC William W . . . — — Map (db m172279) WM
The Vietnam War was one of America's longest wars and perhaps the most politically controversial as Cold War foreign policy was challenged by domestic social changes. But for the American service member it was about service to country, peers and . . . — — Map (db m277085) HM
Over 265,000 American women served during the Vietnam era (1956 through 1975) and over 11,000 saw duty in Vietnam. The majority served as nurses, caring for thousands of wounded servicemen in the difficult conditions of crowded transports, harsh . . . — — Map (db m7878) HM
To: USA Veterans
From: Trinity School of Texas
Panel 1
Crispus Attucks, Continental Army, Boston March 5, 1770
Curtis F. Kruse, 60th Air Dep. Group, WW II
Cecil R. Hawthorne, U.S. Army, WW II 19441945
Michael Hampton, . . . — — Map (db m296093) WM
In memory of the veterans from the Town of Brewster who served during the Korean War and the Vietnam Campaign
Tubman M. Andrew-Korea Robert F. Baker-Korea Francis Cash-
Vietnam Edward F. Clark-Korea Harold F. Clark-Korea Karl L. . . . — — Map (db m158982) WM
Three Soldiers Detail Statue was dedicated this 12th day of July, 2008 in memory of those persons from the south who valiantly served their country during the Vietnam War (1959-1975). Their commitment to their country, to freedom and to each other . . . — — Map (db m278821) WM
This memorial is dedicated to those who served, those who died, and those still missing.
Erected by Coshocton County Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 159 with the support of the citizens of Coshocton County
Killed in Action
Michael S. . . . — — Map (db m14718) WM
Delaware County Roll of Honor
Vietnam 1965 - 1972
[Roll of Honored Dead]
Dedicated October 10, 1992
"This memorial is also dedicated to
those Vietnam Veterans
that were killed in Vietnam, but who
died at home"
[Roll of Honored . . . — — Map (db m102812) WM
In honored memory of the helicopter pilots and crewmembers who gave the full measure of devotion to their nation in the Vietnam War 1961 - 1975 — — Map (db m219725) WM
The 1954 Geneva Accords temporarily divided Vietnam into Communist-controlled North Vietnam and nationalist-controlled South Vietnam. Three years later South Vietnamese Communists, called Vietcong, began rebelling. To try to halt the spread of . . . — — Map (db m92239) HM WM
Honoring the men and women of Texas who served with courage, and dignity in the Armed Forces of the United States of America during the Vietnam War. Entombed herein are the names of 3,417 Texans who gave their lives so that others might be free. . . . — — Map (db m206091) WM
In Memory & Honor Of All
Vietnam Veterans
1964 - 1975
May God Bless Them
No Veteran Will Be Left Behind
Wartime Vietnam [map]
[Armed Services Emblems] — — Map (db m251293) HM
The Vietnam Conflict was a military conflict in present day Vietnam occurring from 1959 to April 30, 1975. The chief cause of the conflict was the failure of Vietnamese Nationals to gain control of southern Vietnam both during and after their . . . — — Map (db m272014) HM
Vietnam veterans were 9.7% of their generation. 8,744,000 GI's were on active duty during the war.
3,403,100 personnel served in the SEA theater, (Vietnam Cambodia, Laos, flight crews in Thailand and sailors in adjacent South China sea waters.) . . . — — Map (db m229953) HM WM
In memory of all
Lackawanna County
military personnel who
made the supreme sacrifice
while serving in the Vietnam War.
Gerard Coyle Frederick Krupa
Thomas Francis Heffernan Thomas William Malloy
Theodore Mostowski Anthony Joseph . . . — — Map (db m100409) WM
Ranch Hand
Vietnam
In Memoriam
———— ————
Capt Fergus C Groves III
Capt Robert D Larson
S Sgt Milo B Coghill
Capt Roy R Kubley
Maj Lloyd F Walker
Capt Harvey . . . — — Map (db m100608) WM
This memorial is dedicated to those brave Americans from Orange County who paid the ultimate sacrifice for their country while in Vietnam.
The courtyard in which the memorial lies is dedicated to all those brave Americans who served in . . . — — Map (db m212354) WM
3,403,000 veterans served in the Vietnam theater. Of those who died, 86.3% were Caucasian, 12.5% were Black, 1.2% were other races. Two thirds of those who served in Vietnam were volunteers. 77% of the combat deaths were volunteers. 17,579 married . . . — — Map (db m230026) WM
The triangular area now known as Vietnam Veterans Plaza was built in 1971. The site, formerly named Jeanette Park, was named in honor of The Jeanette, the flagship of an ill-fated Arctic expedition (1879-1881). In 1982, the site was chosen . . . — — Map (db m146132) HM WM
In honor of all who served in Southeast Asia during the Vietnam war. “Welcome home"
This nation should never forget the more than 58,000 who paid the ultimate sacrifice in the service of our country or the ones who were left behind. . . . — — Map (db m122644) HM WM
How did it start? In 1950, American advisors arrived in South Vietnam to prevent a takeover by communist North Vietnam, which was backed by China and Russia. Following an attack on US destroyers by North Vietnam gunboats in 1964, congress . . . — — Map (db m268447) HM
1954 Communist forces win decisive victory over French at Dien Bien Phu. Geneva Accords divide Vietnam. Southeast Asia Treaty Organization is formed. President Dwight D. Eisenhower offers aid to South Vietnam. 1955 One Million Vietnamese . . . — — Map (db m106032) HM WM
This chapel was erected in 1968 by Dr. Victor Westphall in memory of his son David Westphall and all U.S. personnel killed in the fighting in Vietnam. It was first dedicated as the Vietnam Veterans Peace and Brotherhood Chapel, and on May 30, 1983, . . . — — Map (db m45749) HM
Look on these names, you, who in trouble times despair. Look on these names and thank God our nation still has gallant men who care — — Map (db m19374) WM
Medal of Honor Recipients
Vietnam
Capt.Steven L. Bennett June 29, 1972, Quang Tri, S. Vietnam
Col. George E. Day Conspicuous Gallantry while POW
Maj. Merlyn H. Dethlefsen Mar. 10, 1967, Thai Nguyen, N. Vietnam . . . — — Map (db m99918) WM
The helicopter before you is a 1968 Bell Iroquois UH-1, serial number 68-16609. This helicopter was commonly called the Huey and was the workhorse of the Vietnam War for all American Service Branches and the Vietnamese Army.
The markings on the . . . — — Map (db m264466) HM
[On Left Side of Marker:]
The Soldier Dog
I was trained to use my eyes to
watch and protect you from harm.
My ears to alert you of impending
danger like an alarm.
My keen sense of smell to detect
an enemy close at bay. . . . — — Map (db m19186) HM
We Gave Our All
Each man has his own reason for living and his own price for dying. We went to war for our country but in the end we fought for each other
HQ Troop
A Troop D Troop
B Troop E Troop
C Troop . . . — — Map (db m12685) HM
Swift Boat Operations
The U.S. Navy employed Patrol Craft Fast (PCF) or Swift Boats in its coastal river operations of the Vietnam War. From 1965 to 1972, Swift Boats based all along the coast of the Republic of Vietnam searched for North . . . — — Map (db m184839) HM
Dedicated to the men and women of Dedham who served their country with honor and Valor and the lasting memory of those who gave their lives during the Vietnam War.
PFC John A. Barnes III, U.S. Army 12 Nov. 1967, Awarded Congressional Medal of Honor . . . — — Map (db m62533) WM
In honor of the fallen heroes of Montgomery County
who gave their lives in the Vietnam War
Arrington, Samuel W., Jr. Deas, Charles Milton Johnson, Curtis Rogers William T., IV
Baldwin, Larry Glenn Deichelmann, Samuel M. Keefe, . . . — — Map (db m90864) WM
This is placed in honor of all the Vietnam veterans on the 50th anniversary of the war to pay tribute to the valor of those who served proudly and courageously. Our heartfelt thanks and gratitude for your service and sacrifice on behalf of the . . . — — Map (db m184777) WM
To those who served
and those who gave their
lives in South-East Asia during
the Vietnam War 1960 - 1975
[Roll of Honored Dead]
Description of the Sculpture for
the Vietnam Veterans Memorial
This Monument of the Vietnam War Memorial . . . — — Map (db m110430) WM
We dedicate this memorial to the brave men and women who served this country through the Vietnam era. May God bless them, and their families and friends who supported them, prayed for them, and suffered with them. All Vietnam Veterans gave some, . . . — — Map (db m134442) WM
Side 1 Dedicated to the men and women during the Vietnam War 1959-1975. Side 2 Honor Duty Country Casualties From Kenner 1st. Lt. Joseph Kopfler III U.S.M.C. Spc. 5 Carver English Jr. Army Spc. 4 Ronnie Pounds Army Cpl. William . . . — — Map (db m93586) WM
"A national reveals itself not only be the men it produces, but also, by the men it honors, the men it remembers." - President John Fitzgerald Kennedy
The Vietnam War took the lives of more than 58,220 Americans. Over the duration of . . . — — Map (db m295591) WM
We the people of the Crescenta-Canada Valley, dedicate this plaque in solemn tribute to the service men who have given their lives in the defense of freedom in South Vietnam. May they rest in peace. May their sacrifice not be in vain.
June . . . — — Map (db m218226) WM
The Vietnam War began when Vietnamese nationalists ended one hundred years of colonial rule by forcing the French out of the country. The 1954 Geneva Peace Accords divided the country into North and South Vietnam to separate the opposing groups . . . — — Map (db m57568) HM
The Vietnam War was a war fought between 1964 and 1975 on the ground in South Vietnam and bordering areas of Cambodia and Laos, and in bombing runs over North Vietnam.
Fighting on one side was a coalition of forces including the United . . . — — Map (db m152731) HM
The Vietnam Memorial Commission established by Joint Resolution 22, the Acts of 1983. The Memorial approved by Governor Harry R. Hughes in February 1984. The Commission first met in July 1984. The Memorial was contributed by the Citizens of . . . — — Map (db m65317) HM WM
Raymond W Dege III 02 Oct 49 - 07 May 70
John R Knaus 17 Jan 50 - 07 May 70
John J McCarthy 26 Sep 48 - 07 May 70
Joseph Pippinbach 18 Jul 43 - 07 May 70
Robert P Sheppard 01 Oct 47 - 07 May 70
Matthew J Davern 04 Oct 47 - 08 . . . — — Map (db m209036) WM
Dedicated to the
men and women
of Montour County
who served their country
during the Korean Conflict
Killed
John H. Arter Richard L. Dailey Charles W. Everett
Charles E. Gaumer Charles A. Oberdorf George I. Richards . . . — — Map (db m167427) WM
(northwest section, side 1)
Day is done. Gone the sun.
From the lake. From the hills. From the sky:
All is well. Safely rest: God is nigh.
Fading light. Dims the sight.
And a star gems the sky. Gleaming bright.
From afar . . . — — Map (db m112664) HM
Dedicated to those who served
Those who gave their lives
in the service of their country
Robert E. Smith, Jr
HN USN May 15, 1966
Daniel S. Brittain
2Lt USMC May 20, 1966
Richard W. Meehan
1LT USA August 8, 1966
Robert . . . — — Map (db m103264) WM
Vietnam War
1955-1975
Freedom is not free the cost is written on the wall
In 1961, South Vietnam signed a military and economic aid treaty with the United States. North Vietnam was supporting a communist revolt led by The Viet Cong. . . . — — Map (db m296025) HM WM
United States Marine Corps
HMM-362 Ugly Angels
Vietnam 1962-1969
In memory of those who paid the ultimate price for freedom.
God Bless - Semper Fi
Lance Corporal Philip R. Anderson – Sunday, November 17, 1968 Corporal George A. . . . — — Map (db m3155) WM
Bunker
✶ ✶ ✶ ✶ ✶
On this 29th day of May 1993
We dedicate this building to all Vietnam Veterans,
our brothers & sisters who came home
and those who didnt,
in service to our community. . . . — — Map (db m212038) WM
Erected in honor
of the citizens of
Spalding County
who gave their lives
in the Korean and
Viet Nam Conflicts
[Left wing]
Korean Conflict
Akins, Willis T. Allen, Commer E. Brock, Wilborn W. Byars, Bobby L. . . . — — Map (db m186933) WM
In honor of those who served... and those who died.
Vietnam
Because they had "no greater love..." we keep them in our hearts.
We pray this tree dedicated in their honor knows only times of peace.
In commemoration of the visit . . . — — Map (db m256964) WM
Floridas Vietnam memorial in honor of the 386,000
Floridians who served during the Vietnam Conflict, (1964-1975) among whom 1,869 succumbed and 83 are missing in action. Their names are engraved on this memorial as a token of everlasting . . . — — Map (db m211063) WM
In honor of those who were killed, prisoners of war & missing in action in the Vietnam War, may their sacrifices be forever remembered — — Map (db m190633) WM
In memory of the men, and women who served in the Vietnam War and later died as a result of their service we honor and remember their sacrifice. — — Map (db m252297) WM
To honor all who served and those who gave their lives in Southeast Asia
Alan T. Read
Walter M. Scott
Harry T. Niggle
Bruce W. Shaffer
Daniel C. Nichols
Rickey D. Southern
Bobby Wilson
Genie L. McDonald
Joseph B. . . . — — Map (db m277471) WM
Water, like time, has the power to cleanse and heal. This memorial fountain stands as a symbol of that healing, from the devastating division caused by the Vietnam War. The fountain's pools represent the country's growing involvement in the war, . . . — — Map (db m88226) WM
For those who died in that terrible war: we bestow our highest honor, respect, and appreciation for they gave the supreme sacrifice.
For those who are still missing: we hope and pray for their return home.
To those who still suffer, . . . — — Map (db m61963) WM
The Vietnam Veterans Memorial Bridge is dedicated in recognition and memory of those Marylanders who served in the Vietnam War 1959 - 1975
Dedicated this 30th Day of May 1993 — — Map (db m240363) WM
Interstate Route 68 is dedicated in recognition and memory of those Marylanders who served in the Vietnam War 1959 - 1975 -
Dedicated August 2, 1991 -
This plaque is donated to the State of Maryland by Chapter 172 Vietnam Veterans of . . . — — Map (db m67091) WM
Freedom is not a conflict, it is a birthright. 2.9 million Americans served during the Vietnam Era to preserve this right. Like our forefathers they served this great country with pride and dignity. Over 57,000 brave men and women sacrificed their . . . — — Map (db m97898) HM
Erected in honor of the men and women who served Vietnam, Vietnam era and to those who paid the supreme sacrifice from Pickaway County.
They answered duty's call when the torch of freedom flickered in the hands of a people who few understood. . . . — — Map (db m14266) HM
Never again will one generation of Veterans abandon another
In honor of all Preston County Vietnam Veterans who served during or remain missing in the Vietnam War
All gave some - Some gave all — — Map (db m177408) WM
(front))
Vietnam War
Henry D. Babers Martin R. Beck Larry Bloodworth James Boston, Jr. Norman K.Bristow Willie Brown, Jr. Vernon T. Carter, Jr. Randolph W. Ford Charles R. Geiger James R. Golding Charles . . . — — Map (db m237875) WM
The Vietnam Living Memorial recognizes over 360 Vietnam Vet men and women who were born in Key West (Conchs), lived or were stationed here or the Lower Keys prior to the war's end, April 30, 1975.
The six black granite panels honor our citizen . . . — — Map (db m292952) WM
[Plaque on front side of monument:]
"May the silent wall shout fopr peace as we all should new and forever. For while most walls keep people apart, it's the wall that brought us together."
"The Wall That Brought Us Together
R. E. . . . — — Map (db m243035) WM
Plaque 1 In Memory of All Vietnam Veterans This memorial was erected in memory of the young individuals who went to war as kids and lost their youthful dreams, and some their lives, for a cause - freedom and honor - and came back as men with . . . — — Map (db m147317) HM WM
We consider this ground
to be sacred. This
monument commemorates
the presence of
the moving wall
at this site.
The Vietnam Veterans
Memorial
Moving Wall
July 17 - 27, 1997
58.209
The Vietnam Veterans
Memorial
Moving Wall . . . — — Map (db m248270) WM
Following the French defeat at Dien Bien Phu in 1954, Vietnam was divided at the 17th parallel. The northern Democratic Republic of Vietnam was a communist regime, and the southern Republic of Vietnam was supported by the United States in order . . . — — Map (db m169969) HM WM
The following men from Lauderdale County made the supreme sacrifice for our Nation during the War with Vietnam:
Jimmy Rex Ball
Chadwick McFall Barber
Howard Wayne Bramlett, Jr.
Paul O'Neal Brown
Edward Lee Brock
Roger Jerrell . . . — — Map (db m69642) WM
Dedicated to the brave warriors
of Veterans Park District who lost their lives
in the Republic of Vietnam.
We honor and remember
their ultimate sacrifice.
Dwight Farwell Bennett, Jr., Marine Corps, 1948-1967 James Patrick Califf, . . . — — Map (db m238867) WM
Remembering Vietnam
This memorial was made possible by the Niagara Aerospace Museum of Niagara Falls. The helicopter is on "permanent loan" to Vietnam Veterans of American Chapter 77 and the City of Tonawanda.
AH-1G Helicopter . . . — — Map (db m270952) HM WM
In honor of the fallen heroes of Crenshaw, Barbour, Butler, Henry & Pike Counties who gave their lives in the Vietnam War.
Bracken, Randy C. Branno, Paul D. Campbell, Thomas J.D. Coes, Barry B. Cooper, William M. Davis, Willie L. . . . — — Map (db m249812) WM
Vietnam War
Gary W. Arnold Joseph B. Baggett Robert L. Barton Martin R. Beck Sargent J. Broshear George W. Carter Paul F. Clark Stephen J. Cohan Guy F. Collins William H. Craig, Jr. Frederick P. Crosby Kenneth . . . — — Map (db m237952) WM
On August 7, 1964 The U.S. Congress passes the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution, giving President Lyndon Johnson the power to take whatever actions he sees necessary to defend Southeast Asia. This set the stage for America's Longest war, eventually . . . — — Map (db m230031) HM WM
Ground breaking 8/4/90
Dedication 8/3/91
Plaza dedication 8/1/92
The Vietnam War Monument
was created to honor the
"living, missing and dead"
from the Vietnam War.
1959-1975.
The monument itself is to help
heal America's . . . — — Map (db m34030) HM
To All Who Served In Vietnam And To Those Who Made The Ultimate Sacrifice
SP4 Eugene C Summers 25 Jan 66
MSG Clyde Hall 22 Apr 66
PFC Philip Vilone Jr 16 Jun 66
PFC Daniel W Stutler 4 Jul 66
PFC Benjamin N Hamrick 8 Aug 66 . . . — — Map (db m179508) WM
Dedication
This memorial is dedicated in the names of
those Monroe County
residents who gave
their lives, who are missing in action or who
served in the republic
of Vietnam during the
Vietnam War. We will
never allow ourselves
to . . . — — Map (db m165499) WM
In Memory of
All Vietnam War Veterans
This memorial was erected in memory of the young individuals who went to war as kids and lost their youthful dreams, and some their lives, for a cause freedom and honor and came back as men . . . — — Map (db m243077) WM
Colorado Western Slope Vietnam Casualties
Charles Leland Adkins Adam David Ballard John Alvin Berry
Thomas Louis Brown Sam Burnell Jr Austin Ray Chenoweth
Billy Floyd Clark George Arthur Clark Mark Giles Danielson
Leroy . . . — — Map (db m159770) WM
Etched on this Wall are the names of 1,952
servicemen from the State of Florida who gave
the ultimate sacrifice for their country.
The war in Vietnam began in 1959 and
lasted until 1975 claiming over
58,000 servicemen and women. . . . — — Map (db m203068) WM
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