The Alaska Veterans Memorial is an outdoor memorial grove in Denali State Park in Interior Alaska. The memorial honors Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, Alaska National Guard, and Merc
The plaque on the left hand side reads: We dedicate this quiet place to the remembrance of the veterans of Alaska who have served their country at home and throughout the world. We honor their heroism and dedication.
Large concrete slabs honor the five main branches of the armed forces.
Smaller plaques at the alcove entrance honor The Merchant Marine and National Guard.
One of the propellers from the downed C-47 is used in the memorial.
The Medal of Honor is the highest military decoration of the United States Armed Forces and is awarded to recognize American soldiers, sailors, marines, airmen, guardians, and coast guardsmen who have
Medals of Honor of the three military departments
Medal of Honor awarded posthumously in 1866 to John Morehead Scott, one of the Andrews Raiders