This memorial honors the men and women of Alton, New Hampshire, who served their country for the cause of freedom in World War II from 1941 to 1945 and in Korea from 1950 to 1953. Four rows of names are inscribed for those who served in World War II, and eight names are inscribed for those who made the supreme sacrifice. Four rows of names are inscribed for those who served in Korea, and one name is inscribed for those who made the supreme sacrifice.