Multi-war Memorial, Afton, WY
N 42° 43.813 W 110° 56.016
12T E 505435 N 4730859
This memorial in Afton, Wyoming honors the veterans of Starr Valley and beyond.
Waymark Code: WMFMNW
Location: Wyoming, United States
Date Posted: 11/04/2012
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This memorial recognizes multiple wars:
Vietnam War, Korean War, World War II, World War I
The engraved text reads:
"The names engraved on this monument...are those from Star Valley who gave their lives for freedonms sake.
We honor all Veterans of the Wars of our great nation.
Korean War: No Casualties. The Price of Freedom is not cheap.
Vietnam: Stephen M Gardner, Kermit Haderlie, Joseph L Hart, Dale W Johnson, Alma J Stumpp
W.W. I: Oscar Cazier, Frank Coziah, Harmon Draney, Lynn Jenkins, Frank Kinyon, Arthur McKeeman
W.W.II: Calvert Allred, Charles T Books, Doyle F Draney, Wilford Heninger, LaVor Jekins, Dale Kennington, William Moffat, Ballard Pead, Rex L Olson, Floyd Perkins, Hyrum Pringle"
Type of Memorial: Multi-War Memorial
Wars mentioned (Multi-war only):
Vietnam War,
Korean War,
World War II,
World War I
In Honor Of: Veterans of all of the Wars
Marker Text:
The names engraved on this monument...are those from Star Valley who gave their lives for freedonms sake.
Who Put it Here?: American Legion Post 49
Description of Memorial:
This memorial is in a park alongside the main street in Afton, Washington Street, and includes landscaping of mature trees, green grass, an engraved granite memorial stone, and flags. There are a few benches nearby as well.
Date of dedication: Not listed
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Visit Instructions:
Visited Logs must contain, at least, a picture of the monument and your GPSr. Preferably YOU at the monument with your GPSr, but we understand that some people are camera-shy.
It is suggested you please include something about your visit here, as well.