Lakeside Cemetery Veterans Memorial - Erie, PA
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Veteran memorial located in Lakeside Cemetery in Erie, PA
Waymark Code: WMTNN6
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 12/18/2016
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This veterans memorial consists of a monument dedicated to soldiers and sailors who died in service to their country and are buried in unknown graves plus a flagpole that is dedicated to all men and women who served in the armed forces.
The monument, erected by the Strong Vincent Relief Corps Auxiliary to the G.A.R in 1907, is inscribed: "In memory of the soldiers & sailors who gave their lives for their country and rest in unknown graves"
The flagpole, which was provided by the American Legion Post 771 on July 4, 2009, has a plaque that is inscribed with: "Dedicated to all men and women who served in the Armed Forces of the United States. God Bless America"
Type of Memorial: Non-Specific Memorial
Wars mentioned (Multi-war only):
In Honor Of: Soldiers and Sailors who gave their lives and all men and women who served in the Armed Forces
Marker Text:
Monument: In memory of the soldiers & sailors who gave their lives for their country and rest in unknown graves
Flagpole: Dedicated to all men and women who served in the Armed Forces of the United States. God Bless America
Date of dedication: July 4, 2009
Who Put it Here?: American Legion Post 771 and the W.R.C. Post 67
Description of Memorial:
This memorial is located within Lakeside Cemetery near the shoreline of the Bay of Lake Erie
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Visit Instructions:
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