Sgt. Albert Elson, U.S.M.C. - West Hartland, CT
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A plaque on a stone block flagpole base honors the memory of Sgt. Albert Elson, U.S.M.C.. The memorial is on the grounds of Second Congregational Church of Hartland at 202 Center Street in West Hartland, CT.
Waymark Code: WM16QBR
Location: Connecticut, United States
Date Posted: 09/16/2022
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A bronze plaque on the stone block base of a flagpole is inscribed:
{Emblem of the United States Marines}
IN MEMORY OF
SGT. ALBERT ELSON
U.S.M.C.
1921-1945
WHO DIED ON OKINAWA
IN THE SERVICE OF HIS COUNTRY
ON APRIL 17, 1945
THIS MEMORIAL ERECTED
BY HIS FIENDS AND ASSOCIATES
Tech. Sgt. Albert Elson is buried in the Long Island National Cemetery in Farmingdale, NY.
Property Permission: Private
Access instructions: On church grounds in front of public West Hartland Cemetery. Park at cemetery
Website for Waymark: [Web Link]
Location of waymark:
202 Center Street
West Hartland, CT United States
06091
Commemoration: Sgt. Albert Elson
Date of Dedication: Not listed
Access times: Not listed
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