Oregon Veterans Medal of Honor Memorial
Oregon Veterans Medal of Honor Memorial | |
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United States | |
For All veterans, and especially Medal of Honor recipients | |
Established | 2003 |
Location | 44°56′18″N 123°01′46″W / 44.938472°N 123.029537°WCoordinates: 44°56′18″N 123°01′46″W / 44.938472°N 123.029537°W State Capitol State Park, Salem, Oregon, U.S. |
Commemorated | Thirteen Medal of Honor recipients from Oregon |
The Oregon Veterans Medal of Honor Memorial, or Oregon's Medal of Honor Memorial,[1] is an outdoor memorial commemorating all veterans, and especially Medal of Honor recipients, installed outside the Oregon State Capitol in Salem, Oregon, United States.
Description
The memorial features seven granite pillars on each side of the Oregon State Capitol. East of the building, the pillars surround a flagpole with the American flag, and on the opposite side, the pillars encompass a flagpole with the state flag. Thirteen pillars have a bronze plaque depicting one of thirteen Medal of Honor recipients from Oregon; the fourteenth one lists the names of medal recipients with a connection to the state, but who did not enlist in Oregon.[2] Bob Maxwell's name appears on the fourteenth pillar.[3]
History
The monument was erected by the Oregon State Capitol Foundation and Oregon Veterans Group in 2003.[2]
See also
- Oregon Department of Veterans' Affairs
- Oregon World War II Memorial
- 2003 in art
- Kentucky Medal of Honor Memorial
- Medal of Honor Memorial (Indianapolis)
- Texas Medal of Honor Memorial
References
- ^ "Governor orders flags to half-staff for Medal of Honor recipient". Ktvz.com. 19 June 2017. Archived from the original on 2 September 2017. Retrieved 2 September 2017.
- ^ a b "Oregon Veterans Medal of Honor Memorial". Oregon State Capitol Foundation. Retrieved September 2, 2017.
- ^ "Oregon Medal of Honor recipient Art Jackson dies at 92". Statesmanjournal.com. Retrieved 2 September 2017.
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