Congressional Medal of Honor Memorial, (sculpture).

Congressional Medal of Honor Memorial, (sculpture).

Unknown, sculptor.

Congressional Medal of Honor Memorial, (sculpture).

Dedicated Nov. 5, 1999.

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Limestone and black granite

Approx. 12 x 74 x 50 ft.

(On east wall:) UNITED STATES OF AMERICA/MEDAL OF HONOR MEMORIAL (On west wall:) FOR CONSPICUOUS GALLENTRY AND INTREPIDITY/AT THE RISK OF LIVE ABOVE AND BEYOND THE CALL OF DUTY

A roofless stone structure with a rectangular fountain and reflecting pool in the center. The fountain jets are mounted in a beam across the top of the reflecting pool, and their spray creates a wall of water. The inside walls of the structure are covered with black granite inscription panels listing the names of Medal of Honor recipients and the campaign for which they fought. Embedded in the walkway at the front of the memorial are the service emblems representing the five branches of the armed forces.

History -- United States -- Military history

Outdoor Sculpture -- California -- Riverside

Administered by United States Department of Veterans Affairs, National Cemetery Administration, 810 Vermont Avenue, N.W., Washington, District of Columbia 20420

Located Riverside National Cemetery, 22495 Van Buren Boulevard, Riverside, California 92518

The memorial was erected by the Riverside National Cemetery Medal of Honor Memorial Committee in honor of all Medal of Honor recipients. The project cost $1.7 million, which was raised through private and corporate donations. IAS files a copy of an article from DefenseLink News, Nov. 5, 1999, which describes the dedication ceremony.

National Cemetery Administration Memorials Inventory Project, 2002-2005.

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Inventories of American Painting and Sculpture, Smithsonian American Art Museum, P.O. Box 37012, MRC 970, Washington, D.C. 20013-7012

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