Multi-war Memorial - Barrington, NJ
N 39° 52.279 W 075° 03.180
18S E 495467 N 4413476
This memorial is for the Korean and Vietnam War. It is part of a much larger war memorial system to the rear of the local municipal complex.
Waymark Code: WM8ZZE
Location: New Jersey, United States
Date Posted: 06/06/2010
Views: 5
This is a very simple stone memorial. The left side is for the Korean War. The right side is reserved for the Vietnam War. The Korean War inscription is simple, reading KOREA 1950-1953. To the left, the Vietnam War memorial inscription reads: VIETNAM 1959 - 1975. There are also two names under this inscription of KIAs. There names are Donald Reamer and Lawrence Lubonski. In the center portion is the dedication inscription, which reads: BARRINGTON remembers and honors those brave men and women who served and those who died in defense of their country that others might live in peace.. There is an eagle, with its head profiled to the left and a small banner which reads lest we forget.
There is also a WW II and World War monument as well. All of these are to the left of this waymark. Located opposite the Borough Hall at 227 Trenton Avenue in Barrington. The monuments are all made of stone and kind of worn.
Type of Memorial: Multi-War Memorial
Wars mentioned (Multi-war only):
Korea
Vietnam
In Honor Of: Those Brave Men & Women Who Served
Marker Text:
Please see Long Description
Who Put it Here?: Township
Description of Memorial:
Total suburbia. Memorials located in parking lot of a side street. Main thoroughfare is to the front. Playground is to the left. Fire company auxiliary groups have placed wreaths and what not here as well.
Date of dedication: Not listed
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