African American Soldier Gold Star, High Point

African American Soldier Gold Star, High Point
THE HIGH POINT CITY COUNCIL / ACKNOWLEDGES THE INJUSTICE / COMMITTED IN MARCH 1944 / BY THE CITY OF HIGH POINT / WHEN AFRICAN AMERICAN SERVICE / MEMBERS WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES / DURING WORLD WAR II WERE NOT / RECOGNIZED FOR THEIR SERVICE / TO OUR COUNTRY. / THOUGH MANY YEARS OVERDUE, / WE PRESENT THEM A GOLD STAR. / MAY 2013

Installation Date:

27 May 2013

Organization Responsible for Installation:

High Point City Council

Memorial War Era(s):

  • WWII

Memorial Condition:

Good

Website:

http://docsouth.unc.edu/commland/monument/682

Location:

The bronze marker stands on a brick plaza, or, Memorial Park, located at the intersection of N. Main Street and E. High Avenue in High Point, N.C.