World War I Memorial Honor Roll - Milford MA
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Erected and dedicated to the 632 men who served in WWI from Milford
Waymark Code: WMQE92
Location: Massachusetts, United States
Date Posted: 02/15/2016
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The monument is made of granite with the honor roll mounted containing 632 men who served in WWI. It was dedicated November 11, 1939, designed by Robert Allen Cook and Wendell T. Phillips and carved by Milfordians. Milford was known for the granite carvers. It is also a WPA project.
The monument is located in Draper Park, that contains additional memorials.
Some of the men listed on the honor roll are: Frederick Holmes, James W Chapin, John W. Powers and Fred E Wilcox.
TITLE: World War I Memorial Honor Roll
ARTIST(S): Robert Allen Cook, Wendell T Phillips
DATE: November 11, 1939
MEDIUM: Granite, bronze
CONTROL NUMBER: IAS MA000152
Direct Link to the Individual Listing in the Smithsonian Art Inventory: [Web Link]
PHYSICAL LOCATION:
52 Main St Milford , MA
Draper Memorial Park
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Given the year dedicated the memorial is in very good condition. The park that it is located is maintained by the Town of Milford to very high standards.
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