Location:
Santa Fe County
501 North Guadalupe Street
Santa Fe, NM 87501
GPS Coordinates:
Latitude 35° 41' 54.73" N
Longitude -105° 56' 56.46" W
Historical Significance:
The 50th Anniversary of the Vietnam War for New Mexico's Veterans who served. Their valor, courage and contribution to our country during that era will not be forgotten. This monument contributes to the Historical Cemetery since burials of the Civil War era. The earliest burials date to 1868 when the War Department re-interred 266 unknown soldiers from the battlefields of Glorieta, Kozlowski and Old Fort Marcy in a plot of the Catholic Cemetery in Santa Fe. With the donation of additional land by the Catholic Cemetery, Santa Fe National Cemetery was briefly established in 1875; it reverted to a post cemetery the following year. It was reestablished as a national cemetery in 1892. As of March 2020, Santa Fe National Cemetery contains over 59,000 interments. Other monuments or plaques: Bivouac of the Dead Plaque, Gettysburg Address Plaque, World War II Combat Glider Pilots Memorial, Navy Women Memorial, China – Burma – India Memorial, Glorieta Pass Confederate Dead Memorial, Fort Craig Unknown Dead Memorial, Private O’Leary Headstone, and Navajo Code Talkers.
Who is Buried Here of Significance?
Major General Patrick J. Hurley, Secretary of War in the cabinet of President Herbert Hoover, served with distinction in World Wars I and II. Daniel D. Fernández (1944–1966), American soldier and Medal of Honor recipient. Edwin L. Elwood (1847 – 1907) was an American soldier in the U.S. Army who served with the 8th U.S. Cavalry during the Indian Wars; received the Medal of Honor. Captain Raymond Gerald "Jerry" Murphy (1930 – 2007) was the 39th United States Marine to receive the Medal of Honor for heroism in the Korean War. Edward Alvin Clary (1883 – 1939) was a United States Navy sailor and a recipient of the United States military's highest decoration, the Medal of Honor. Yuma William "Bill" Rowdy (c. 1862 – 1893) was a United States Army Indian scout and a recipient of the United States military's highest decoration—the Medal of Honor. Colonel Robert Sheldon Scott (1913 – 1999) was a soldier United States Army who received the Medal of Honor.
Historical Designations:
- National: National Register of Historic Places; National Historic District
- State/County: State Historical Commission
- Local: City Landmark
- Other: The historic integrity of Santa Fe National Cemetery is high. Overall, its historic design, monuments, buildings, and structures are intact, and any alterations and additions are sympathetic and have taken place within the cemetery’s period of significance.
Historical Marker:
Marker Date: March 29, 2021
State of Marker Organization: New Mexico
Marker Organization: New Mexico State Organization Daughters of the American Revolution
Marker Text:
50th Anniversary Vietnam War / this is placed in honor of all the Vietnam Veterans
on the 50th Anniversary of the war to pay tribute
to the valor of those who served proudly and courageously.
Our heartfelt thanks and gratitude for your
service and sacrifice on behalf of the United States of America.
All Gave Some - Some Gave All
Placed by The New Mexico State Organization Daughters of the American Revolution NMSODAR 2021
Funding:
- Provided by the National Cemetery
Tourism:
- Open to Public: Yes
- Family Friendly: Yes
- Hours/Days: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Admission Fees: None
- Lodging: Yes
Promotional Materials Available:
- Brochures and Calendar of Events: Yes (https://www.cem.va.gov/cems/nchp/santafe.asp)
Acknowledgement (What are the Daughters doing with the property today?):
Hold annual veteran's ceremonies in the future.
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