Escoheag in Exeter in Washington County, Rhode Island — The American Northeast (New England)
Rhode Island National Guard
Photographed By Don Morfe, May 27, 2013
1. Rhode Island National Guard Marker
Rhode Island National Guard
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Army National Guard-Since 1638-The Rhode Island Army National Guard was formed as a State Militia for the protection of the people. It always answers the call to arms when conflicts or natural disasters occur in our state, our nation or around the world.
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Rhode Island’s greatest asset in peace and war. I am the Guard. Whenever a strong arm and valiant spirit must defend the nation there I stand.
For three centuries a civilian in peace, a soldier in war, I am the custodian of the nation’s security and honor now and forever, there I stand. I am the Guard.
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Air National Guard-Since 1947-The Rhode Island Air National Guard was created as a separate armed service when the United States Air Force was established. Its mission provides combat support in war and humanitarian aid during natural disasters throughout the world.
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, World II.
Location. 41° 32.533′ N, 71° 32.417′ W. Marker is in Exeter, Rhode Island, in Washington County. It is in Escoheag. Memorial is on South County Trail (Cemetery Entrance). The marker is in the Rhode Island Veterans Cemetery.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Jewish War Veterans (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Medal of Honor-Honor Roll (approx. ¼ mile away); Address by President Abraham Lincoln (approx. ¼ mile away); We Aim-To Deliver (approx. 0.3 miles away); Lonely Lookout Memorial (approx. 0.3 miles away); Armed Services Memorial (approx. 0.3 miles away); U.S. Navy Armed Guard Memorial (approx. 0.3 miles away); 43d Infantry Division Memorial (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Exeter.
Photographed By Don Morfe, May 27, 2013
2. Rhode Island National Guard Marker
Photographed By Don Morfe, May 27, 2013
3. Rhode Island National Guard Marker
Photographed By Don Morfe, May 27, 2013
4. Rhode Island National Guard Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 8, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 2, 2013, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 711 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 2, 2013, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
