British Memorial possible prototype for an American one?

Question

Until last month, neither the US nor the UK had a National memorial to honour all their service personnel killed while on duty since WW11. The British solution $14.2 mil monument inscribed with 15,530 names was formally dedicated on Oct 12 in Central England, The National Memorial Arboretum. The unique feature, all members of the British Armed forces killed since 1945 whether in training, on exercise, on operations or in battle is honoured. At exactly 1100 hrs Nov 11 as the UK falls silent for 2 minutes on its annual act of rembrance, a carefully placed slit in one of its walls will allow a beam of sunlight to shine across its central plaque. The British memorial was conceived by retired RN Comd David Childs, who was inspired by visits to Arlington, so partially inspired by that visit would it be fitting if Britain’s all encompassing memorial serves as a prototype for an American, covering all campaigns and non campaigns, or would it be too complicated a task to gather every name ?

http://www.britishlegion.org.uk/news/index.cfm?fuseaction=newsdetail&asset_id=517258

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Memorial_Arboretum

Con, The British Royal Legion owns the land, the funds came from various sources including the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Trafalgar coin, so the treasury stumped up 3 mill, a similar amount came from direct public contribution, 5.7 mil came from the national lottery and a number of events by servicemen raised the rest.

Desertviking, what is ""Petey Patriot Platoon"

Answer 1

Our memorials are scattered throughout the country but centered around the Washington, DC area. The Arlington National Cemetery contains a lot of individual memorials as well.

http://www.arlingtoncemetery.org/

The National WWII Memorial stands in Washington, DC

http://www.wwiimemorial.com/

A memorial stands within Arlington National Cemetery that is dedicated to the Spanish-American War.

http://www.arlingtoncemetery.org/visitor_information/Civil_War.html

The American Battles Memorial is also located in the Arlington National Commentary.

http://www.abmc.gov/home.php

The WWI Memorial is located in Arlington National Cemetery and a museum is located in Kansas City, MO.

http://www.libertymemorialmuseum.org/

The Korean War Memorial is located in Washington, DC.

http://www.nab.usace.army.mil/projects/WashingtonDC/korean.html

The African American Civil War Memorial Museum and Monument is located in Washington, DC.

http://www.afroamcivilwar.org/

The Vietnam War Memorial Wall stands in Washington, DC.

http://thewall-usa.com/

The National Civil War Museum is located in Harrisburg, PA

http://www.nationalcivilwarmuseum.org/

The National Civil War Memorial is in Wheeling, W. VA

http://www.nationalcwmemorial.org/latestinformation.php

The Civil War Memorial is located in Darke, Ohio.

http://www.usroots.com/~compugen/darke/cwm2.htm

A list of monuments and museum dedicated to the battles of the American Indian Wars can be found at this site.

http://www.legendsofamerica.com/NA-IndianWarsBattles.html

Sites, monuments and museums dedicated to the American Revolutionary War can be found on this website:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:American_Revolutionary_War_sites

EDIT: I was lucky. My childhood included many road trips and many visits to sites such as these.

Answer 2

I think we need such a memorial in the U.S. for the Cold War. Thousands died of non-combat causes and some in clandestine combat actions as well. We still have 124 missing in action from the Cold War. The data base of names is available because I received a mass-produced certificate of appreciation from Defense Secretary Cohen during the Clinton administration. If such a memorial were built it would honor those who couldn't even get the time of day from the "Petey Patriot Platoon" before September 11, 2001.

Answer 3

Paddy who financed the British monument? I believe a lot of the funds were public donation and sponsorship with very little if any being paid for by the current military hating Government.

I believe the Americans have one to the Vietnam era veterans,

not sure about Korean Era. Perhaps one of our American posters could comment?

It all depends on whether the Taxpayer will be happy to foot the bill!

Answer 4

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