American Merchant Marine Veterans of WWII and Navy Armed Guard - Maritime Monuments and Memorials on Waymarking.com

This memorial stands on the north end of Veterans Memorial Park and is dedicated to the American Merchant Marine Veterans of WWII and Navy Armed Guard.

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American Merchant Marine Veterans of WWII and Navy Armed Guard
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Members of the U.S. Merchant Marine serving aboard U.S. ships during WWII suffered a greater percentage of war related deaths than did the nations regular Armed forces combined.

Dedicated by the Beehive Chapter of the American Merchant Marine Veterans of WWII on May 22, 1997

To the dry land sailors who went down to the sea in ships, many of whom crossed over the bar and are hopefully sailing in calmer waters.

List if there are any visiting hours: Hours vary, day use only Entrance fees (if any): None Date dedicated: 05/22/1997 Sponsor(s): Behive Chapter of the American Merchant marine Veterans of WWII Relevent website: Not listed Parking coordinates: Not Listed

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