Multi-War Veterans Memorial- Ware, Massachusetts
N 42° 15.652 W 072° 14.549
18T E 727444 N 4682422
A multi-war memorial dedicated to those from Ware, Ma who were killed in action.
Waymark Code: WMRCAQ
Location: Massachusetts, United States
Date Posted: 06/07/2016
Views: 2
A multi-war memorial dedicated to the citizens of Ware, Massachusetts who died in combat.
The front of the monument bears the image of an eagle perched atop the traditional American olive branch and arrows with the following inscription:
To keep forever
living the freedom
for which they fought
we dedicate
this memorial
to our citizens
who served in the wars
of their country
Erected by the town of Ware
1954 (hard to read in photograph so it may be 1951)
The back side of the monument lists the residents of Ware killed in the service of their country during WW1, WW2, and the Vietnam War. Although the Korean War is listed as well, no names appear beneath that heading.
Type of Memorial: Multi-War Memorial
Wars mentioned (Multi-war only):
WW1
WW2
Korean War
Vietnam War
In Honor Of: Residents of Ware killed in the service of their country
Marker Text:
To keep forever
living the freedom
for which they fought
we dedicate
this memorial
to our citizens
who served in the wars
of their country
Erected by the town of Ware
1954
Date of dedication: 1954 or 1951
Who Put it Here?: The town of Ware
Description of Memorial:
The waymark is located in a park across the street from Ware's Town Hall. It is one of several monuments at the site.
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