Oregon Veterans Medal of Honor Memorial
| Oregon Veterans Medal of Honor Memorial | |
|---|---|
| United States | |
 The memorial in 2015 | |
| 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°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
[edit]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
[edit]The monument was erected by the Oregon State Capitol Foundation and Oregon Veterans Group in 2003.[2]
See also
[edit]- 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
[edit]- ^ "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. Archived from the original on September 2, 2017. Retrieved September 2, 2017.
- ^ "Oregon Medal of Honor recipient Art Jackson dies at 92". Statesmanjournal.com. Archived from the original on 18 September 2023. Retrieved 2 September 2017.
External links
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