Korean and Vietnam Wars Memorial, Shelby

Korean and Vietnam Wars Memorial, Shelby
The memorial is an archtop granite tablestone on a single base with a large bronze plaque filling most of the front face. In relief above the inscription is an attractive stylized eagle with spread wings and a single star between its legs. Inscription IN HONOR OF THE MEN WHO SERVED FROM CLEVELAND COUNTY / AND IN GRATEFUL MEMORY, FOR A GRATEFUL PEOPLE, / OF THESE WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES IN THE KOREAN AND VIETNAM WARS.

Installation Date:

01 Jan 1985

Organization Responsible for Installation:

Cleveland County Veterans Council

Memorial War Era(s):

  • Vietnam
  • Korea

Memorial Condition:

Good

Website:

http://docsouth.unc.edu/commland/monument/848

Location:

The monument stands on the W. Marion Street side of the Old Cleveland County Courthouse in Shelby, NC.