Burlington War Memorial
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Shorelander
N 42° 30.363 W 071° 11.713
19T E 319640 N 4708299
Quick Description: A memorial dedicated to those who fell in battle from Burlington, specifically in WWI, WWII, Korea, and Vietnam.
Location: Massachusetts, United States
Date Posted: 4/15/2007 4:35:12 PM
Waymark Code: WM1DY6
Views: 35
Long Description:
This monument lies in the northwest corner of Burlington Common in Burlington, Massachusetts, near the town hall. Situated near memorials to specific veterans as well as town workers, this monument respectfully remembers the sacrifices of Burlington's men and women during combat.
There is no listing of those who fought and died during wars prior to World War I - I did not readily see another memorial, although that does not mean that it does not exist.
Type of Memorial: Multi-War Memorial
Wars mentioned (Multi-war only):
World War I
World War II
Korean Conflict
Vietnam War
In Honor Of: In honored glory of those of Burlington who gave their lives in our country's hour of need this monument is gratefully dedicated
Date of dedication: 1954
Who Put it Here?: Town of Burlington
Description of Memorial:
This memorial is in the northwest corner of Burlington Common.
Marker Text: Not listed
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Visit Instructions:
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