Veterans Memorial Wall

Our Veteran’s Wall has over 600 photographs of U.S. Military. 

Come find your relatives photograph. These photo’s cover wars from past to present.

Veteran Wall Hickory Fair
Ralph Radar Kiziah

Ralph “Radar” Kiziah

January 1st, 1927 – August 22nd, 2021

Born in Catawba County, he was the son of the late Ralph Franklin and Flossie Radar Kiziah. Radar was a United States Army Veteran, serving during WWII and Korean War. Radar was a lifelong member to American Legion Post 48, VFW, Catawba Valley Tractor Association and big supporter of Hickory Fair. He enjoyed farming all his life and retired from the Postal Service.

Dale Pops Reese

Dale “Pops” Reese

December 27th, 1945 – September 1st, 2021

Dale was born in Alexander County, to the late Clarence and Blanche (White) Reese, growing up on the family dairy farm. Dale completed the auto mechanics program of CVCC in 1966 before enlisting in the U.S Air Force, serving from 1966 to 1970. Dale was a part of the American Legion Post 48, Catawba Valley Tractor Association and big supporter of the Hickory Fair. Dale was a self-employed sawmill operator. Many generations of children have enjoyed his handmade wooden crafts and toys.

Want to add your loved one’s photo to our wall? 

All you need to do is send an 8” x 10” copy of photo, with person’s name, rank, branch of service, and dates of service. Photos cannot be returned.

Call: Hickory American Legion Post #48 at 828-466-6006, or send to: Hickory American Legion Post #48, PO Box 505, Hickory, NC 28603.

ADDRESS

Mailing Address: PO Box 1844, Hickory, NC 28603
Physical Address: 1 American Legion Ave, Newton, NC 28658

PHONE NUMBER

(828) 464-5433

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