This monument honors the armed forces veterans who have served the United States. It is composed of an obelisk-like base covered with a mosaic of local stones. The center of the obelisk contains a rectangular plaque with an inscription. This plaque is flanked on the right and bottom by medallions representing each of the five branches of the armed forces (Army, Marines, Navy, Air Force, and Coast Guard).
Organization Responsible for Installation:
Iredell Memorial Park Cemetery
Memorial War Era(s):
- Vietnam
- WWII
- Korea
- WWI
Memorial Condition:
Average
Website:
http://docsouth.unc.edu/commland/monument/321
Location:
The monument sits in the Iredell Memorial Gardens cemetery, on the west side of Shelton Avenue in Barium Springs, NC.