Dual war memorial - Vietnam and Korea - Gloucester, Ma
N 42° 36.590 W 070° 40.356
19T E 362808 N 4718844
A unique dual-sided plaque seated in the center of a star pedestal along the Coastal Walk Trail in Gloucester Ma
Waymark Code: WMBBKR
Location: Massachusetts, United States
Date Posted: 05/01/2011
Views: 5
This simple memorial is dedicated to those who served in both Korea and Vietnam. The dual sided plaque sits in on a star pedestal. Each point of the star represents a different branch of the military. The area of this memorial is in a small fenced off area located on Stacy Boulevard near the Blynman Bridge.
One side of the plaque reads:
In Memory of Vietnam Veterans
Aug 5, 1964 - May 7, 1975
Dedicated in 1980
By a Grateful City
The reserve side reads:
In Memory of Korean Veterans
June 27, 1950 - Jan 31, 1955
Dedicated in 1980
By the Citizens of Gloucester
Type of Memorial: Multi-War Memorial
Wars mentioned (Multi-war only):
Korean and Vitenam
In Honor Of: Korean and Vietnam Veterans
Marker Text:
One side of the plaque reads:
In Memory of Vietnam Veterans
Aug 5, 1964 - May 7, 1975
Dedicated in 1980
By a Grateful City
The reserve side reads:
In Memory of Korean Veterans
June 27, 1950 - Jan 31, 1955
Dedicated in 1980
By the Citizens of Gloucester
Date of dedication: 1980
Who Put it Here?: City of Gloucester
Description of Memorial:
A nice walk along Stacy Boulevard will bring you to this memorial. You can reflect about both wars while looking out into Gloucester Harbor and feeling the ocean breeze ruffle your hair. Or you can watch the Blynman Bridge in action from the memorial's location.
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