Haywood County World War II Monument --- Canton in Haywood County, North Carolina
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member Countrydragon
N 35° 31.959 W 082° 50.375
17S E 333220 N 3933670
Marker is in Canton, North Carolina, in Haywood County. Marker is on Park Street (North Carolina Route 19/23)
Waymark Code: WM85A2
Location: North Carolina, United States
Date Posted: 01/31/2010
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member GT.US
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This Monument is Dedicated to the Men and Women of Haywood county who served during World War II and to those who gave their lives in defense of our country.

A nearby stone marker lists local World War II
Congressional Medal of Honor Winners
"For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of their lives above and beyond the call of duty"

William D. Halyburton. Jr.
Killed while serving whit a Marine Rifle Co. Bn., in the 2nd Bn.,5th Marines, 1st Marine Div., during action against Japanese forcse on on Okinawa Shima in the Ryuku Chain, 10 May 1945.

Max Thompson
Wounded in action while serving with Co. K, 18th Infantry, 1st Infantry Div, against German forces near Haaren, Germany 18 October 1944.

The remaining five sides of the six-sided main monument lists the names of Haywood County World War II veterans and the year they entered service.

For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of their lives above and beyond the call of duty"-- William D. Halyburton. Jr. Killed while serving whit a Marine Rifle Co. Bn., in the 2nd Bn.,5th Marines, 1st Marine Div., during action against Japanese forcse on on Okinawa Shima in the Ryuku Chain, 10 May 1945.-- Max Thompson Wounded in action while serving with Co. K, 18th Infantry, 1st Infantry Div, against German forces near Haaren, Germany 18 October 1944

Located on Park Street. The memorial sits in the middle of public park. the park seems to be well maintain and there are hardly any trash or cans here. The grounds crew does a great job keeping this area clean.
Property Permission: Public

Access instructions: Located on Park Street. The memorial sits in the middle of public park.

Commemoration: This Monument is Dedicated to the Men and Women of Haywood county who served during World War II and to those who gave their lives in defense of our country

Date of Dedication: Not listed

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