Agawam in Hampden County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)
Agawam Veteran War Memorial
Photographed By Michael Herrick, November 29, 2017
1. Agawam Veteran War Memorial
Inscription.
Agawam Veteran War Memorial. . , A nation reveals itself not only by the men it produces, but also by the men it honors and the men it remembers…….. , President John F. Kennedy, The Agawam Veteran War Memorial , Dedicated this 27th Day of May 1989, In honor of all Agawam Veterans who served their country in time of need and especially those veterans whose names are listed hereon who sacrificed their tomorrows for our today. , , ( plaque 2 )
World War I. Ashe, Anthony D. Army · Finn, John F. Army · St. Dennis, Henry Army · Thompson, Francis Army · Wilson, Edward B. Army · Rowley, Arthur S. Army
Korean. Exford, Dorr W., Jr. USAF · Hobbs, Clement B. USMC · Pohner, William USAF · Provost, Robert Army
Vietnam. Borowiec, Edward Navy · Connelly, Edward W., Jr. USMC · D’Amato, Paul J., Jr. Army · Gallerani, Lawrence Navy · Gaunt, George S. Navy · Mccollum, James P. USAF · Meade, Michael A. Navy · Moynahan, John J. Army · Myllymaki, Carl W. USMC , , ( plaque 3 )
Civil War. Bailey, Giles A. · Beebe, William, Jr. · Billings, James W. · Clark, Albert R. · Cooper, Oliver B. · Cudney, Frank · Downing, Patrick · Gillett, Francis · Hitchcock, William W. · Lepine, Alfred · Liswell, Seth · Pomeroy, William C. · Scott, George M. · Williams, Thomas E. · Woodworth, Leander · Wright, Lucius C. , , ( plaque 4 )
World War II. Andruss, Clarence J. USMC · Bessette, Roland E. Army · Biergel, William A. Army · Brady, Joseph J. Army · Brusseau, Philip H. Army · Burrill, Arthur R. Army · Cote, George N. Navy · Coughlin, Edward USMC · Davis, Albert H. Army · Durkan, Raymond M. Army · Goss, Frank M. Army · Hackett, Charles A. Army · Letellier, Lawrence J. USMC · Luccardi, Frank I. Army · Magiera, Julian Army · Manchester, Harold E. Army · Miller, Robert H. Navy · Roberts, Howard E. Army · Routson, Robert Army · St. Jean, Maurice Army · Sullivan, Hugh E. Navy · Whitaker, Charles W. Army · Woishins, Joseph P. Army · Goodhue, Elmer J. Army , , ( plaque 5 ) , The bell housed in this duplicated tower had called children to the North Agawam Katherine G. Danahy Elementary School since 1900. The monument itself was designed by Thurston Munson F.A.R.A , , The committee was appointed by the Town Council on January 19, 1982. , , Andrew C Gallano, Chairman · Ruth A. Bitzas, Veteran Agent · Frederick Nardi, Councilman · Walter T. Kerr · Samual F. Provo, Jr. · Mario Delucchi , ,
In Remembrance , Andrew C. Gallano 1913 , 1988. An industrious, enterprising Agawam citizen, for his prolonged diligence in formulating and promoting the designing and eventual erection of this memorial.
In Appreciation. Anthony F. Albro, Building Maintenance Supervisor , Harold O. Davis, Carpentry , Paul S. Galaska, Heritage Sales, Inc. , Ronald Fortier and Michael LaFlamme, Craf Company , Ronald H. Ashton, Ashton Sheet Metal
A nation reveals itself not only by the men it produces, but also by the men it honors and the men it remembers……..
President John F. Kennedy
The Agawam Veteran War Memorial
Dedicated this 27th Day of May 1989
In honor of all Agawam Veterans who served their country in time of need and especially those veterans whose names are listed hereon who sacrificed their tomorrows for our today.
( plaque 2 )
World War I
Ashe, Anthony D. Army · Finn, John F. Army · St. Dennis, Henry Army · Thompson, Francis Army · Wilson, Edward B. Army · Rowley, Arthur S. Army
Korean
Exford, Dorr W., Jr. USAF · Hobbs, Clement B. USMC · Pohner, William USAF · Provost, Robert Army
Vietnam
Borowiec, Edward Navy · Connelly, Edward W., Jr. USMC · D’Amato, Paul J., Jr. Army · Gallerani, Lawrence Navy · Gaunt, George S. Navy · Mccollum, James P. USAF · Meade, Michael A. Navy · Moynahan, John J. Army · Myllymaki, Carl W. USMC
( plaque 3 )
Civil War
Bailey, Giles A. · Beebe, William, Jr. · Billings, James W. · Clark, Albert R. · Cooper, Oliver B. · Cudney, Frank · Downing, Patrick · Gillett, Francis · Hitchcock, William W. · Lepine, Alfred · Liswell, Seth · Pomeroy, William C. · Scott, George
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M. · Williams, Thomas E. · Woodworth, Leander · Wright, Lucius C.
( plaque 4 )
World War II
Andruss, Clarence J. USMC · Bessette, Roland E. Army · Biergel, William A. Army · Brady, Joseph J. Army · Brusseau, Philip H. Army · Burrill, Arthur R. Army · Cote, George N. Navy · Coughlin, Edward USMC · Davis, Albert H. Army · Durkan, Raymond M. Army · Goss, Frank M. Army · Hackett, Charles A. Army · Letellier, Lawrence J. USMC · Luccardi, Frank I. Army · Magiera, Julian Army · Manchester, Harold E. Army · Miller, Robert H. Navy · Roberts, Howard E. Army · Routson, Robert Army · St. Jean, Maurice Army · Sullivan, Hugh E. Navy · Whitaker, Charles W. Army · Woishins, Joseph P. Army · Goodhue, Elmer J. Army
( plaque 5 )
The bell housed in this duplicated tower had called children to the North Agawam Katherine G. Danahy Elementary School since 1900. The monument itself was designed by Thurston Munson F.A.R.A
The committee was appointed by the Town Council on January 19, 1982.
Andrew C Gallano, Chairman · Ruth A. Bitzas, Veteran Agent · Frederick Nardi, Councilman · Walter T. Kerr · Samual F. Provo, Jr. · Mario Delucchi
In Remembrance
Andrew C. Gallano 1913 — 1988
An industrious, enterprising Agawam citizen, for his
Photographed By Michael Herrick, November 29, 2017
2. Agawam Veteran War Memorial
( plaque 2 )
prolonged diligence in formulating and promoting the designing and eventual erection of this memorial.
In Appreciation
Anthony F. Albro, Building Maintenance Supervisor
Harold O. Davis, Carpentry
Paul S. Galaska, Heritage Sales, Inc.
Ronald Fortier & Michael LaFlamme, Craf Company
Ronald H. Ashton, Ashton Sheet Metal
Erected 1989.
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: Military.
Location. 42° 4.195′ N, 72° 36.877′ W. Marker is in Agawam, Massachusetts, in Hampden County. Memorial is at the intersection of Main Street and School Street, on the left when traveling south on Main Street. Located in front of Benjamin Phelps Elementary School. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 689 Main Street, Agawam MA 01001, United States of America. Touch for directions.
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4. Agawam Veteran War Memorial
( plaque 4 )
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5. Agawam Veteran War Memorial
( plaque 5 )
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6. Agawam Veteran War Memorial
Bell Tower
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7. Agawam Veterans War Memorial
Along the walk are plaques listing those from Agawam who served on our nation’s wars.
Revolutionary War — 59
War of 1812 — 1
Spanish American War — 2
Civil War — 63
World War I — 144
World War II — 918
Korean War — 416
VietnamWar — 754
Photographed By Michael Herrick, November 29, 2017
8. Agawam Veterans War Memorial Green
Credits. This page was last revised on December 13, 2017. It was originally submitted on December 13, 2017, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 484 times since then and 37 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8. submitted on December 13, 2017, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.
