War Memorial - Lewes, DE
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N 38° 46.427 W 075° 08.374
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Simple monument to those from Lewes who made the Supreme Sacrifice and those who served in World Wars I and II.
Waymark Code: WMYT1C
Location: Delaware, United States
Date Posted: 07/19/2018
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Bronze marker affixed to a concrete base in Zwaanendael Park in Lewes. The marker is dedicated to those who served in World Wars One and Two, in particular those who died in service.
The marker is at the base of a flagpole.
Marker text reads:
In honor of those who made
The Supreme Sacrifice and
Of those who served in
World Wars I and II. They
Have fought, "To safeguard
And transmit to posterity
The principles of justice,
freedom and democracy."
presented by the Community of Lewes
Sponsored by American Legion Post No. 17
Type of Memorial: Multi-War Memorial
Wars mentioned (Multi-war only):
World War I
World War II
In Honor Of: Those from Lewes for served
Marker Text:
In honor of those who made
The Supreme Sacrifice and
Of those who served in
World Wars I and II. They
Have fought, "To safeguard
And transmit to posterity
The principles of justice,
freedom and democracy."
Who Put it Here?: American Legion post #17, Community of Lewes
Description of Memorial:
Memorial is located in a small garden park in central Lewes. Several other citizen memorials and markers dot the area as well.
Date of dedication: Not listed
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