This memorial honors the soldiers and sailors from Montgomery Township who enlisted in defense of their country during the Civil War from 1861 to 1865. It records the names of local men who served in the 25th Regiment O.V.I., 3d Regiment O.V.C., 49th Regiment O.V.I., 55th Regiment O.V.I., 111th Regiment O.V.I., 21st Regiment O.V.I., 2d Regiment O.V.I., 72d Regiment O.V.I., and 144th Regiment O.V.I., preserving a roll of those connected with Wayne and Montgomery Township.