Eastpointe War Memorial, Eastpointe, MI.
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N 42° 28.113 W 082° 57.287
17T E 339299 N 4703652
Located on the complex grounds of Eastpointe's City Hall.
Waymark Code: WM86KV
Location: Michigan, United States
Date Posted: 02/07/2010
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Located just north of Eastpointe City Hall.
Plaque reads as follows "THIS MEMORIAL IS IN HONOR AND MEMORY OF THOSE WHO SERVED THEIR COUNTRY IN TIME OF PEACE AND WAR DEDICATED NOV. 11, 1959 CITY OF EAST DETROIT".
This is one of many memorials on the complex grounds all within 50 feet of one another. There is a World War II memorial, a Vietnam War memorial, a Korean War memorial, a Desert Shield War memorial, a Iraq War memorial and a citizens memorial to former Mayor William A. Mihelich.
This memorial was one of the first memorials the City of East Detroit (now Eastpointe) ever put out. It is over 50 years old.
Type of Memorial: Non-Specific Memorial
In Honor Of: Those who served their country
Marker Text:
THIS MEMORIAL IS IN HONOR AND MEMORY OF THOSE WHO SERVED THEIR COUNTRY IN TIME OF PEACE AND WAR
Date of dedication: Nov. 11, 1959
Who Put it Here?: City of East Detroit
Description of Memorial:
On complex grounds of Eastpointe's City Hall located next to WWII, Vietnam, and Korean War Memorials.
Wars mentioned (Multi-war only): Not listed
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