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Citadel Alumni have served in every national conflict since the Mexican War, and to date many have made the ultimate sacrifice in service to their country. In recognition of its 50th reunion and in collaboration with The Citadel’s administration and The Citadel Foundation, The Citadel Class of 1967 envisioned and provided funding for the construction and maintenance of a memorial to honor these fallen heroes.

Names are listed last name, first name, middle name by date of death within each specific conflict.

Any Citadel alumnus who, while serving under competent authority in any capacity with one of the U.S. Armed Forces, or with the armed forces of their native or adopted state during the period 1861-1865, or with the armed forces of their native or adopted country, has been killed, or who has died or may die of wounds received under any of the following circumstances are and will be recognized. You may find additional information on the naming criteria page.

If and when future national conflicts arise, Citadel alumni will, as they always have, answer the call to serve. The names of Citadel heroes who make the ultimate sacrifice will be inscribed on The Citadel War Memorial at the appropriate time.

Dedication of The Citadel War Memorial took place during Homecoming, 2017, in coordination with the 175th Anniversary of The Citadel and the 50th reunion of the Class of 1967. The Citadel War Memorial is now open to the public.

Citadel Resident Architect, John E. Gardner, a Vietnam veteran, was the lead designer of the project. While serving in Vietnam, John was awarded the Army Commendation Medal and the Bronze Star Medal. Mr. Gardner has since retired from The Citadel.

Fittingly situated in front of the Thomas D. Howie Memorial Bell Tower and Columbarium, and adjacent to Summerall Chapel and General Mark W. Clark’s gravesite, The Citadel War Memorial offers a solemn gathering place for students, alumni, and visitors to honor and pay respect to Citadel lives sacrificed. You may view the location of The Citadel War Memorial in The Citadel’s virtual tour.

Acclaimed author John Warley, Citadel Class of 1967, volunteered his time and talent to tell The Citadel’s story woven around the various wars and the sacrifices that those wars necessitated.

Contributions of any amount may be made to The Citadel War Memorial Fund Maintenance Fund.