The National Iwo Jima Memorial - Newington / New Britain CT
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member nomadwillie
N 41° 41.893 W 072° 45.515
18T E 686508 N 4618698
The US National Iwo Jima Memorial is located on Ella Grasso Boulevard, near the New Britain/Newington town line in Connecticut
Waymark Code: WMVGMJ
Location: Connecticut, United States
Date Posted: 04/17/2017
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member Math Teacher
Views: 4

It was erected by the Iwo Jima Survivors Association, Inc. of Newington, Connecticut. It was dedicated on February 23, 1995 on the 50th anniversary of the historic flag raising on Iwo Jima. It is dedicated to the memory of the 6,821 US servicemen who gave their lives at Iwo Jima. Inscribed on the base are the names of the 100 men from Connecticut who gave their lives in the battle.

Source: (visit link)
Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: The National Iwo Jima Memorial

Figure Type: Human

Artist Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Petrovics, Joseph

Date created or placed or use 'Unknown' if not known: Dedicated Feb. 23, 1995

Materials used: Bronze on Granite Bast

Location: Not listed

Visit Instructions:
Please upload at least one photo you have personally taken of the sculpture and tell us a little about your impressions of the piece. Additional photos are always appreciated.
Search for...
Geocaching.com Google Map
Google Maps
MapQuest
Bing Maps
Nearest Waymarks
Nearest Figurative Public Sculpture
Nearest Geocaches
Create a scavenger hunt using this waymark as the center point
Recent Visits/Logs:
Date Logged Log User Rating  
RickAnn visited The National Iwo Jima Memorial - Newington / New Britain CT 06/26/2019 RickAnn visited it
chrissyml visited The National Iwo Jima Memorial - Newington / New Britain CT 04/21/2016 chrissyml visited it

View all visits/logs