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What does a diamond behind a soldier's name at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial mean?
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What does the circle next to a soldiers name represent on the Vietnam memorial?
The death of the serviceman was confirmed.
What does a circle with a cross inside of it stand for on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall?
A circle on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall is meant to go over a cross or diamond symbol when a veteran currently on the wall has proven to be alive. A circle should not contain a cross; rather, the plus should be chiseled around to create a circle ("grow" into a circle, if you will).
What do diamonds mean on the Vietnam wall?
A cross corresponding to a name on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall means that the person with that name is missing; to say, the body has not been found. A diamond next to a name on the wall stands for a person who has been proven dead; the body (or the remains of the body) has been found dead.
When was Diamond War Memorial created?
Diamond War Memorial was created in 1927.
What does a plus mean on the Vietnam veterans wall?
The plus sign indicates a person is missing or unaccounted for while a diamond indicates a confirmed death. The plus can easily be converted to a diamond if remains are discovered. It is not an indication of religious affiliation.
What does it mean when there is a circle around the cross on the Vietnam memorial?
The cross signifies the listed person is missing in action. When their remains are recovered, identified and repatriated to their family, the cross is changed to a diamond.
What were music of the 1960?
Servicemen returning home from Vietnam were often given a "dirty look" of disgust, or had a "smart remark" made to them. Many returning veterans would NOT tell people that they were veterans of the Vietnam War.
Was the USS diamond head offshore in Vietnam?
yes 1969
Who inherited Michael Jackson's diamond pin?
His daughter Paris, she wore it at the memorial.
Where is the Marshall Memorial Library in Deming located?
The address of the Marshall Memorial Library is: 110 S Diamond Street, Deming, 88030 3698
What is a good diamond color to use in a memorial ring?
A very clear white diamond would bea goo traditional choice.
What are some famous sites in Hawaii?
Arizona Memorial, Iolani Palace, Diamond Head, Aloha Clock Tower,
