Ireton Area Veterans Memorial

Ireton Area Veterans Memorial
The center granite pillar bears an etching of the United States flag and the inscription: "Ireton Area Veterans Memorial" "In Memory Of Those Who Have Served And Sacrificed For God and Country" "You Are Not Forgotten". Bertram Post 276 is inscribed at the top of the pillar. To the left of the center pillar are pillars representing World Wars I and II and to the right are pillars representing Korea and Vietnam. The pillars bear the seals of the United States Air Force, Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard and Merchant Marine. The back sides of the pillars refer to Lebanon, Granada, Panama, the Gulf War and the War on Terrorism. The back side of the center pillar bears an etching of an eagle in flight and a quote from John 15:13: "Greater Love Hath No Man Than This, That He Lay Down His Life For His Friends." The memorial honors all Ireton area veterans but is not engraved with the names of individuals; however, the Ireton Area Historical Society has created a "Military History" page with links to a list of more than 700 Ireton area veterans and photos of more than 570 of them.

Installation Date:

28 May 2012

Organization Responsible for Installation:

American Legion Bertram Post #276

Memorial War Era(s):

  • Vietnam
  • Persian Gulf
  • Panama
  • WWII
  • Lebanon/Grenada
  • Korea
  • WWI

Memorial Condition:

Good

Website:

http://iretonia/memorials

Location:

South end of Main Street, Ireton, IA 51027 Located in the southwest corner of Pleasant Hill cemetery.