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Oregon Veterans Medal of Honor Memorial

Coordinates: 44°56′18″N 123°01′46″W / 44.938472°N 123.029537°W / 44.938472; -123.029537
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Oregon Veterans Medal of Honor Memorial
United States
The memorial in 2015
For All veterans, and especially Medal of Honor recipients
Established2003 (2003)
Location44°56′18″N 123°01′46″W / 44.938472°N 123.029537°W / 44.938472; -123.029537
State Capitol State Park, Salem, Oregon, U.S.
CommemoratedThirteen 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

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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

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The monument was erected by the Oregon State Capitol Foundation and Oregon Veterans Group in 2003.[2]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "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.
  2. ^ a b "Oregon Veterans Medal of Honor Memorial". Oregon State Capitol Foundation. Archived from the original on September 2, 2017. Retrieved September 2, 2017.
  3. ^ "Oregon Medal of Honor recipient Art Jackson dies at 92". Statesmanjournal.com. Archived from the original on 18 September 2023. Retrieved 2 September 2017.
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