Virginia War Memorial

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The Virginia War Memorial, dedicated to all branches of service who served in all theaters of American combat since World War II, is an impressive structure. A large glass fronting overlooks the James River, and a Shrine of Memory is inscribed with the names of Virginia war dead. Names are arranged by county, city and then alphabetically.


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