Skagway Remembers - Skagway Alaska
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teeoff2
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A small memorial located in Skagway Alaska outside of a historical museum
Waymark Code: WM6WP4
Location: Alaska, United States
Date Posted: 07/29/2009
Views: 14
Skagway is a small tourist town along the cruise ship route in Alaska. Once it was the gateway to the gold fields of the Klondike. This memorial is located about 100 yards away from the Skagway historical museum. At present it sits alone in a small cleared area near a creek.
This is a multi war memorial, and honors all veterans that served in three wars. World War 1, 2, and Korea.
Type of Memorial: Multi-War Memorial
Wars mentioned (Multi-war only):
World War 1
World War 2
Korea
In Honor Of: The citizens of Skagway, Alaska wish to forever remember the sacrifice of our military servicemen who died in wartime.
Marker Text:
Skagway Remembers
The citizens of Skagway, Alaska wish to dorever remember the sacrifices of our military servicement who died in wartime. These young men left home and community to answer the call to help preserve peace and freedom in the world.
World War 1
Vincent Dortero
Leonard Haslet
World War 2
Bill Phelps
Harry Lee
Harry Dallas
Ed Kast
Korean Conflict
Lloyd Sullivan
Michael Tierney
Who Put it Here?: City of Skagway Alaska
Description of Memorial:
The memorial sits alone outside the Skagway historical museum.
Date of dedication: Not listed
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