United States Marine Corps Greater Nevada Detachment Marine Corps League
boulder city, nv
Discription:
Large dark marble-like edifice, with a gold color metallic bas relief depiction of Marines raising the American flag at Iwo Jima during WWII. Two engraved Marine Corps logos and the words “Uncommon valor was a common virtue …” and “1775 USMC” are also engraved along with the name of the memorial.
Responcible Organization/Individual:
Designed By:
United States Marine Corps Greater Nevada Detachment Marine Corps League.
Address:
Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 1900 Veterans Memorial Drive, Boulder City, NV 89005.
GPS Coordinates:
Hours Available
Ceremonies: yes
History:
The cemetery was established in 1990, the memorial was dedicated in May, 1994. Memorials are placed occasionally at the cemetery as they are officially requested, approved and funded. Regarding the Marine Corps League, members join together in camaraderie and fellowship for the purpose of preserving the traditions and promoting the interests of the United States Marine Corps. This is accomplished by banding together those who are now serving in the United States Marine Corps and those who have been honorably discharged from that service; voluntarily aiding and rendering assistance to all Marines and former Marines and to their widows and orphans, and by perpetuating the history of the United States Marine Corps through fitting acts to observe the anniversaries of historical occasions of particular interest to Marines. Funding and dedicating memorials are a part of that tradition.