University of the South Cross Persian Gulf Memorial - Sewanee, TN
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ggmorton
N 35° 11.520 W 085° 56.239
16S E 596746 N 3894852
This multiple war memorial cross was placed by the University of the South. It overlooks a nice view (called University View) down into the valley. One section of the cross memorial addresses the Persian Gulf War (here mentioned as Desert Storm).
Waymark Code: WM1A7AR
Location: Tennessee, United States
Date Posted: 07/02/2024
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This large, white multiple war memorial cross sits atop a stair step pedestal with a granite plaque on each of the four main sides with each plaque dedicated to a specific war. Some additional bronze plaques appear on the ground below the steps to add newer wars that have been fought.
"The War Memorial Cross was dedicated on Alumni Day, June 18, 1923." Excerpted from: (
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The Persian Gulf War plaque which is below the cross reads:
"To the men and women of the University, or Sewanee, and of Franklin County who served in Desert Storm 1991."