Canby, OR: Iwo Jima War Memorial
N 45° 15.159 W 122° 41.177
10T E 524616 N 5011065
Small Memorial Park on the grounds of the Canby Adult Center.
Waymark Code: WM42HJ
Location: Oregon, United States
Date Posted: 06/28/2008
Views: 11
From the plaque:
A Tribute to Courage
Battle of Iwo Jima
(Combined American Forces)
February 19, 1945-March 27, 1945
Plaque placed by:
Canby-Auroa Veterans of Foreign Wars Post & Auxiliary 6057
on 02/19/1995
Other info: Over a quarter of the Medals of Honor awarded to Marines in WWII were given for conduct in the invasion of Iwo Jima (27 in total).
Date of Dedication: 02/19/1995
Property Permission: Public
Access instructions: This is public and viewable from the sidewalk around the Adult Center.
Location of waymark:
Canby Adult Center
1250 S Ivy St
Canby, OR USA
97013
Commemoration: Those who fought and served at Iwo Jima
Access times: Not listed
Website for Waymark: Not listed
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Visit Instructions:
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