American Military Defense Of Malta - Valletta, Malta
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N 35° 53.692 E 014° 30.741
33S E 455990 N 3972397
A marble plaque attached to the archway of the Upper Barrakka Gardens honors the role of the American military forces in the defense of Malta during World War II.
Waymark Code: WMV341
Location: Malta
Date Posted: 02/15/2017
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During the battle for Malta during World War II, than 14,000 bombs were dropped on Malta, about 30,000 buildings were destroyed, and more than 1,500 civilians were killed; but Malta never fell to Axis forces.
A marble plaque installed in the Upper Barrakka Gardens honors the American servicemen who helped defend Malta. It contains an image of the current American flag and the United States World War II Victory medal. Below is the following inscription:
IN MEMORY OF THE
AMERICAN SOLDIERS, SAILORS, MARINES,
AIRMEN, COAST GUARDSMEN AND MERCHANT
MARINERS WHO FOUGHT TO PRESERVE
MALTA'S FREEDOM DURING WORLD WAR II
{Emblem of the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Co. Massachusetts}
INAUGURATED ON THE 10TH OCTOBER 2015
CAPTAIN DOMENIC A. PREVITE
CAPTAIN COMMANDING
ANCIENT AND HONORABLE ARTILLERY COMPANY OF MASSACHUSETTS
CHARTED 1638, BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS, USA
FACTA NON VERBA
(DEEDS NOT WORDS)