Vietnam War Veterans Memorial Philadelphia

Memorial includes the names of 648 servicemen who were killed in action or listed as missing in action during the Vietnam War from Philadelphia. The memorial was dedicated in 1987 and rededicated in 2015 after a seven years restoration, In 2016 2 additional names were added. The memorial is in the shape of an amphitheatre with 10 granite panel engraved with scenes of the war copied from photographs.

"The Philadelphia Vietnam Veterans Memorial is designed to honor those who served in all branches of the United States Armed Forces during the Vietnam War. The Memorial pays tribute to 80,000 Philadelphia Vietnam era veterans who served our Country in our nation's longest war. By honouring these Americans, the Philadelphia Vietnam Veterans Memorial separates the warrior from the war, focuses on the valor and sacrifice of these patriots and gives each of them a place in history."

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• Text: Sharky Ward
• Photos: Anthony (Sharky) Ward