Pair of WWII memorials - LaPorte, IN
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vhasler
N 41° 37.119 W 086° 44.174
16T E 521974 N 4607470
Two memorials for WWII right next each other, so waymarking together
Waymark Code: WM7VC8
Location: Indiana, United States
Date Posted: 12/06/2009
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The older memorial consists of a plaque mounted to a rock with text:
In honor of
Wilbur A Hildengorf
Arthur C Woodcox
Robert J Hartman
Clarence G Niendorf
who in the time of our country's need, willingly laid aside their duties, to enter the military service, offering their lives, fortunes, and sacred honor on the altars of our country. That a government of the people, for the people, and by the people shall not perish.
World War II
1941-1946
The newer memorial is a black slab saying:
In Honor of the Men and Women who served their country during World War II
Dedicated December 7, 1991 on the anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor
Donated by the La Porte Rotary Club
Date of Dedication: 12/08/1991
Property Permission: Public
Access instructions: Waymark is in Rotary Garden of Honor, which is small corner in the Soldiers Memorial Park. There is a picnic pavilion (best location to park). The set of memorials remembering veterans of several wars is just off a busy main street. Lit at night.
Access times: From: 12:00 AM To: 11:59 PM
Location of waymark:
On Waverly Road
LaPorte, IN USA
46350
Commemoration: In Honor of the Men and Women who served their country during World War II
Website for Waymark: Not listed
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