World War II Service Members - Pensacola, FL
N 30° 24.774 W 087° 12.196
16R E 480476 N 3364556
The World War II Service Members are located around a 12' stone "II" (for World War II) which has a bronze "V", for Victory.
Waymark Code: WMN3XH
Location: Florida, United States
Date Posted: 12/21/2014
Views: 6
The World War II Service Members are larger than life bronze sculptures of an Army infantryman, Navy seaman, Air Corps airman, and a Marine rifleman. Off to the side is the figure of an Army nurse. The sculptures are located at the Pensacola World War II Memorial. The dedication text, "This memorial is dedicated to the 16 million men and women who served on land, At sea, in the air, and at home during World War II. Our nation shall be forever grateful to those who defended freedom and our American way of life.", is engraved in the walkway into the memorial.
Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: World War II Service Members
Figure Type: Human
Artist Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Unknown
Date created or placed or use 'Unknown' if not known: 2002
Materials used: Bronze
Location: The northeast corner of Admiral Mason Park on Bayfront Parkway.
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