War Memorial Arch - Grapevine, TX - Non-Specific Veteran Memorials on Waymarking.com

On the front of the archway are the emblems of the branches of the military. On the left column is a list of wars and a soldier in Navy Uniform with a rifle in his right hand. The rifle butt is resting on the ground and it has a bayonet attached. At his feet is a plaque with "Courage". On the right column is a list of wars an a soldier in Army Uniform with a rifle in his right hand. The rifle butt is resting on the ground and it has a bayonet attached. At his feet is a plaque with "Sacrifice".

On the back side of the archway faces appear to be floating at sea with sea shells around them. On the left side is a cross, on the right side is the Star of David.

Type of Memorial: Multi-War Memorial Wars mentioned (Multi-war only): War with Mexico / Civil War / Spanish-American War / World War I / World War II / Korean War / Vietnam War / Persian Gulf War In Honor Of: Not Found Marker Text: On the left front column of the archway: War with Mexico / Civil War / Spanish-American War / World War I. On the right front column of the archway: World War II / Korean War / Vietnam War / Persian Gulf War Who Put it Here?: Unknown Description of Memorial: This archway sits along Main Street, in front of the old RR depot which is part of Heritage Plaza. This is an active depot for the Grapevine Vintage Railroad which runs between Grapevine and Ft. Worth. The bronze archway is decorated on both sides with relief art as well as text. Nearby is a statue of a soldier and a woman hugging. Unknown whether he is leaving to go to war or arriving home from having served. Date of dedication: Not listed

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