Merchant Marine WWII Memorial - Buffalo, NY
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member Rayman
N 42° 52.688 W 078° 52.855
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One of several World War II memorials at the Buffalo & Erie County Naval & Military Park.
Waymark Code: WM1C62
Location: New York, United States
Date Posted: 03/31/2007
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member "Paws"itraction
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This WWII memorial is a polished black granite stone with a bronze relief depicting a shipping vessel above an inscription that reads: "Our convoy ships were referred to as the 'Rust Bucket Brigade' because they were never in port long enough to get a coat of paint before we went out to sea again." "We delivered arms and supplies to our fighting soldiers, speeding victory over the common enemies in World War II 1941-1945. This long overdue monument honors all the seamen of the W.N.Y. Merchant Marines during those most desperate days." A granite footstone is engraved with the emblem of the U.S. Merchant Marines with an inscription that reads: "In Peace and War - Dedicated to the memory of Merchant Marine Seamen who in World War II gave their lives in the service of their country."
Date of Dedication: 01/01/1995

Property Permission: Public

Website for Waymark: [Web Link]

Location of waymark:
Marine Dr
Buffalo, NY United States
14202


Commemoration: Western New York WWII Merchant Marines

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