Honoring Those Who Served On A Ship Named Lexington - Lexington. MA
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A monument placed by the Lexington Lions Club honors all those who served on a naval ship named Lexington. It is located north of the visitors center east of Lexington Green.
Waymark Code: WMQR20
Location: Massachusetts, United States
Date Posted: 03/21/2016
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The Lexington Lions Club in conjunction with U.S.S. Lexington CV-16 Association has placed a monument consisting of a bronze plaque mounted on a granite base honors all those who served on a United States naval ship named Lexington. The monument is the rightmost of a series of monuments honoring the individual ships. The plaque carries the emblem of both organizations and the following inscription:
DEDICATED TO
THE MEMORY OF
THOSE WHO SERVED
ABOARD A SHIP
NAMED
LEXINGTON
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APRIL 18, 1988
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THE LEXINGTON LIONS CLUB
U.S.S. LEXINGTON CV-16 ASSOCIATION
Street Address (if known):
1875 Massachusetts Avenue
Lexington, MA United States
02420
Condition?: Good
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Visit Instructions:
1) Please provide a photo you have taken of the Friendship Arch, Monument or Plaque.
2) If known, please indicate the operating Lions Club responsible for the placement of the Friendship Arch, Monument or Plaque.
3) Any other information regarding your visit would be greatly appreciated.