Italian-American Veterans Memorial - Buffalo, NY
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Rayman
N 42° 53.281 W 078° 52.769
17T E 673156 N 4750561
This small multi-war memorial is located just outside Niagara Square in downtown Buffalo.
Waymark Code: WM1N6Q
Location: New York, United States
Date Posted: 06/06/2007
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This granite memorial is found on a small triangular piece of land, strangely enough known as Italian-American Veterans Square. It is about 8 feet high and has a bronze eagle on top. The inscription on the front of the memorial reads "In honor of the brave men and women of this city who loyally served their country in World War II, Korean War, Vietnam War."
Type of Memorial: Multi-War Memorial
Wars mentioned (Multi-war only):
World War II, Korean War, Vietnam War
In Honor Of: Men and women of Buffalo
Date of dedication: June 20, 1981
Who Put it Here?: Federation of Italian-American Societies of Buffalo
Description of Memorial:
The memorial is on a small triangular grassy area a block away from Niagara Square in downtown Buffalo. Due to the radial street pattern of downtown, there are a few of these triangular areas, and each have some type of memorial or statue on them.
Marker Text: Not listed
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