This granite obelisk is the Alameda War Memorial, honoring residents of Alameda, California, who died in service. The carving depicts an eagle above a shield, symbolizing military tribute. The inscription dedicates it "IN MEMORY OF THE RESIDENTS OF THIS SECTION WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES IN THE SERVICE OF THEIR COUNTRY 1941–1945," specifically referencing World War II. Its presence marks this location, Neptune Park, as a space of public remembrance and community history. The memorial is situated in Neptune Park, formerly part of the elaborate Neptune Beach amusement park and resort, often called the "Coney Island of the West," which operated from 1917 to 1939.