VFW Memorial - Binghamton
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N 42° 07.114 W 075° 54.110
18T E 425450 N 4663334
A granite memorial by the Bevier Street bridge, by the South East corner.
Waymark Code: WMPFC0
Location: New York, United States
Date Posted: 08/22/2015
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Put in as part of the renovation
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"In cooperation with the VFW, a granite “All Wars” Memorial, including the American flag, honoring all the military services, was designed to be located at the east end of the bridge. The pavement form is a “V” wedge symbolic of warfare. Project was a collaboration with Delta Engineering, Binghamton, NY."
Type of Memorial: Non-Specific Memorial
In Honor Of: All veterans who served
Marker Text: "VFW Memorial Lest we forget, dedicated to all veterans who served"
Date of dedication: Dedicated on Veterans' Day, November 11, 2008.
Who Put it Here?: VFW Post 478
Description of Memorial: Large black granite stone, larger in the center, lower on each side. Emblems of each of the different services across the bottom. There is a flagpole behind.
Wars mentioned (Multi-war only): Not listed
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