The Three Servicemen Statue

Statue facing the wall with all the soldier's name to commemorate the Vietnam war.
It is impressive. It's amazing.

This was a neat part of the overall Vietnam Memorial that I had missed in previous visits here. The view of the soldiers back over the memorial is sobering, and really helps add a sense of humanity to a profound and moving memorial. We visited over Memorial Day weekend, so there were a lot of tributes in place, and it was a powerful time to visit as a result. We’ve generally avoided coming to the mall over Memorial Day due to the crowds, but this experience makes me likely to come back a future year.

Makes me sad every time.

Absolutely amazing statue!

Somber but amazing place to visit.

Sometimes this modest statue can be overlooked compared to its counterpart nearby. It’s history is controversial as to the commission compared to the Maya Lin design.

While it is a different approach to a memorial of such high emotion and conceptual impact, it does offer some tangible realism to the soldier experience or at least representation of the human element that was in the jungles of Vietnam.

One high remark here is that it’s the first representation of an African American in sculpted form on the National Mall. The piece was unveiled in 1984.

I think one thing to consider while being in this space is how do these two different approaches merit memorial? What are the impacts of each on you? No wrong answers… only different perspectives and thoughts.

At any rate, it all reminds of us of the cost of a conflict grown into a war and the differences between the decision makers and those affected, the people.

Statue facing the wall with all the soldier s name to commemorate the Vietnam war.
It is impressive. It worse taking a walk here to remember and see.

Great place to rest and reflect.

Beautifully detailed sculpture. Captures history and makes one humbled

Three life size very detailed bronze Soldiers wearing various uniforms and holding different weapons used during the Vietnam War. They are looking towards the Vietnam Memorial Wall to their front that has the names of others that have given everything to that conflict.

As it was intended, it perfectly complements the Vietnam Veterans Memorial wall, so make sure you take time to admire this statue when you visit the wall.