The statue depicts men on pedestals at each corner from four branches of the Armed Service: Infantry, Artillery, Cavalry and Navy. Overlooking all stands the genius of Liberty, her sword pointing downward.
A tall shaft topped by an eagle. The eagle has partially extended wings and grasps a cannon ball in its talons. The shaft includes twenty small relief shields bearing battle names, and names, regiments and records of the death of seventy one men. The…