Wall of Honor

The Wall of Honor, memorial to the Medal of Honor recipients

In the centre of Los Angeles, a slightly curved polished granite wall, dominated by flags, catches the eye: the Wall of Honor. It is part of a memorial dedicated to soldiers decorated with the highest American military distinction. The Los Angeles audio-guided tour stops here with respect to evoke the memory of these men.

The Eugene A. Obregón Medal of Honor memorial

The Wall of Honor is part of the Eugene A. Obregón Medal of Honor memorial, which pays tribute to the recipients of the Medal of Honor, the highest military decoration of the United States. The granite wall displays a long list of engraved names, those of the soldiers distinguished for their bravery. This monument combines military memory and recognition, in a spirit of contemplation.

What to see

The polished granite wall, topped with flags, presents a panoramic reading of many engraved names. Its plainness and its symbolic charge invite contemplation. It is a memorial stop, recalling, in the heart of the downtown, the tribute paid by American soldiers and the importance given to their memory.

Practical information

The Wall of Honor lies in the centre of Los Angeles, near the Civic Center, reachable on foot. It is an open-air memorial, freely accessible at all times, with no ticket office, to be walked with respect. On the level, it is discovered during a walk in the city's administrative district.

What does the Wall of Honor commemorate?

It pays tribute to the recipients of the Medal of Honor, the highest military decoration of the United States, whose names are engraved on a granite wall.

Where is the Wall of Honor?

In the centre of Los Angeles, near the Civic Center; it is part of the Eugene A. Obregón Medal of Honor memorial.