Hinds County Veteran's Memorial

A 1970s-style rocket-shaped spire with black panels at the Hinds County Courthouse in Jackson, Mississippi. This 1970s-vintage veteran's memorial stands at the foot of the walkway to the Hinds County Courthouse. Comprised of a white spire that splits into 5 arms at its base to accommodate 5 panels, this memorial honors the sacrifices of veterans from the four branches of the US Armed Forces (Navy, Marine Corps, Army, and Air Force) from Hinds County who fought and died in WWI, WWII, Korea, Vietnam, and who are MIA. Multi-War Memorial: WWI, WWII, Korea, Vietnam, MIA. Dedicated in 1976 by the Citizens of Hinds County. In honor of residents of Hinds County who lost their lives in defense of freedom. Marker Text: LEST WE FORGET Here in revered memory are recorded those valiant residents of Hinds County who lost their lives in defense of this nation so that we who survive - and our posterity - enjoy the blessings of liberty. May God strengthen our patriots devotion to support and preserve forever the cherished ideals for which these precious lives were claimed in noble sacrifice. [panel] [Seal of US Navy] World War II [list of names] Korea [list of names] Vietnam [list of names] [Panel] [seal of US Marine Corps] World War II [list of names] Korea [list of names] Vietnam [list of names] [Panel] [Seal of US Army] World War I [list of names] World War II [list of names] Korea [list of names] Vietnam [list of names] Army Continued World war II [list of names] Missing In Action [list of names].