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Monroe World War II Memorial

 
 
Monroe World War II Memorial image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Michael Herrick, December 16, 2009
1. Monroe World War II Memorial
Inscription.
1941   1945
Dedicated to Those Who
Made the Supreme Sacrifice
Victor Sippin
David P. Winspur
And to All Those From The
Town of Monroe
Who Served Our Country
In World War II

Sponsored by The
American Legion Post #176
Through Subscription by The
Townspeople of Monroe
May 30, 1953

 
Erected 1953 by American Legion Post #176, Townspeople of Monroe.
 
Topics. This historical marker and memorial is listed in this topic list: War, World II. A significant historical month for this entry is May 1914.
 
Location. 41° 19.913′ N, 73° 12.406′ W. Marker is in Monroe, Connecticut, in Fairfield County. Marker is at the intersection of Fan Hill Road and Monroe Turnpike (Connecticut Route 111), on the left when traveling south on Fan Hill Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Monroe CT 06468, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Monroe World War I Memorial (here, next to this marker); PFC John K. Goett (here, next to this marker); Monroe Korean War Memorial (here, next to this marker); The Rochambeau Route 1781 – 82 (within shouting distance of this marker); Barton L. Weller (about 300 feet away, measured
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in a direct line); Monroe (about 300 feet away); Monroe Veterans Memorial (about 400 feet away); Bridgeport / Newtown Turnpike (approx. 3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Monroe.
 
Monroe World War II Memorial image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Michael Herrick, December 16, 2009
2. Monroe World War II Memorial
Behind the World War II Memorial are the PFC John K. Goett and Vietnam Memorial and the Korean War Memorial.
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on January 1, 2010, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 1,043 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on January 1, 2010, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.

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