Charlestown World War II Memorial - Charlestown, MA
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A World War II memorial obelisk is located in City Square Park in Charlestown, MA.
Waymark Code: WMHQAF
Location: Massachusetts, United States
Date Posted: 08/04/2013
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A 15' high granite obelisk in the west end of City Square Park honors the citizens of Charlestown who served and died in World War II. The obelisk rests on a circular base and is inscribed:
ERECTED
IN HONOR OF
THE
MEN AND WOMEN
OF
CHARLESTOWN
WHO
SERVED
IN
WORLD WAR II
1941 - 1945
AND
IN MEMORY OF
THOSE WHO MADE THE
SUPREME SACRIFICE
DEDICATED
SEPTEMBER 29, 1946
ERECTED
BY THE
CHARLSTOWN
WELCOME HOME COMMITTEE
REDEDICATED 1996
Date of Dedication: 09/29/1946
Property Permission: Public
Location of waymark:
City Square Park
City Square
Charlestown, MA United States
02129
Commemoration: Men and Women of Charlestown who served in World War II
Access instructions: Not listed
Access times: Not listed
Website for Waymark: Not listed
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