50th Infantry Regiment (United States) - Vietnam War Memorial

Vietnam War Memorial

"In remembrance of those killed while serving with the 1st Battalion, 50th United States Infantry Regiment during the War in Vietnam. 1967-1970. May God have mercy on their souls and grant them peace."

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