Men of Rye who fought in the Revolutionary War, the War of 1812, the Civil War, and the Spanish War are remembered, with 43 names in two rows for the Civil War and 2 names in two rows for the Spanish War. The men and women of Rye who served the nation in World War II are also remembered, with three rows of names on two sides, including 123 names in three rows on one inscription and another 123 names in three rows on the west side. Rye men who served their country in the War of 1917 are honored as well, with 60 names in two rows for World War I.