Hamden Veterans Memorial - Hamden, CT
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chrissyml
N 41° 22.836 W 072° 54.875
18T E 674378 N 4583106
A war memorial outside the high school
Waymark Code: WM145A4
Location: Connecticut, United States
Date Posted: 04/19/2021
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This is a war memorial outside of Hamden Middle School in Hamden, CT. It is comprised of three large granite slabs with bronze plaques on all surfaces. The plaques list the names of citizens from Hamden who served in wars. The middle granite marker ins inscribed with the words "Hamden Veterans' Memorial" and has the seals of the branches of the armed forces: Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard.
Type of Memorial: Multi-War Memorial
In Honor Of: All veterans who have served from the town of Hamden
Marker Text:
Hamden Veterans' Memorial
Who Put it Here?: Hamden Veterans Commission
Description of Memorial:
According to an article from the New Haven Register on March 31, 2018, "Hamden Town Clerk Vera Morrison told the gathering that the ceremony marked the fifth time names have been enshrined on the large plaque that stands in front of Hamden Middle School. At the first installation in 1993, 7,828 names were listed. In 1995, 202 more were added; in 2008, 191 more; in 2013, an additional 150. The 151 new names brings the total listed to 8,522. The monument is constructed of granite with bronze plaques. It is 32-feet long and weights 22 1/2 tons."
Source: https://www.nhregister.com/metro/article/Hamden-applauds-veterans-as-names-added-to-wall-12796348.php
Wars mentioned (Multi-war only): Not listed
Date of dedication: Not listed
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