La Junta Airport World War II Memorial
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member brwhiz
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This World War II Memorial is located at the entrance to the La Junta Airport Industrial Park on the east side of Colorado Highway 109 about 4 miles north of La Junta, Colorado.
Waymark Code: WMGE4V
Location: Colorado, United States
Date Posted: 02/20/2013
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member Math Teacher
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The La Junta Municipal Airport and Industrial Park are located on what was an Army Air Corps training base during World War II. The memorial plaque reads:

To those brave men and women,
both military and civilian,
who exerted their full efforts
toward preserving the peace
during World War II
at the La Junta Army Air Field
We give you our thanks
1942 - 1945
From
The Citizens of La Junta

Date of Dedication: 09/12/1992

Property Permission: Public

Access times: From: 12:00 AM To: 12:00 AM

Location of waymark:
Colorado Highway 109
La Junta, Colorado
81050


Commemoration: WWII Veterans who served at the La Junta Army Air Field

Access instructions: Not listed

Website for Waymark: Not listed

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