The monument is a granite block with a gable shaped top on a single base. It is surrounded by a patio made of stone pavers. Engraved along the gable top on the front side is the coat of arms of the five military services with their names incised beneath. The front inscription appears inside an incised border in the shape of a shield with a block shaped American Eagle at the top.
Organization Responsible for Installation:
VFW
Memorial War Era(s):
- Vietnam
- Persian Gulf
- WWII
- Other
- Korea
- WWI
Memorial Condition:
Good
Website:
http://docsouth.unc.edu/commland/monument/650
Location:
The memorial is located on the Newland Town Square across the street from the Avery County Courthouse, at 200 Montezuma Street in Newland, NC.