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Norwich World War II & Korean War Monument

 
 
Norwich World War II & Korean War Monument image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Michael Herrick, March 3, 2017
1. Norwich World War II & Korean War Monument
( east side )
Inscription.
( east side )
1941     1945
To Commemorate
Those
Who Served In World War II
And
To Those Who Paid The Supreme Sacrifice In Order That Our
Nation May Continue To The Glory Of God And To Continue
In His Principles Amongst Men This Monument Is Dedicated
And
In Solemn Memory Of Those Who Paid
1964   The Supreme Sacrifice In Vietnam   1975

( west side )
1950     1953
To Commemorate
Those
Who Served In The Korean Conflict
And
To Those Who Paid The Supreme Sacrifice In Order That Our
Nation May Continue To The Glory Of God And To Continue
In His Principles Amongst Men This Monument Is Dedicated
And
In Solemn Memory Of Those Who Paid
1964   The Supreme Sacrifice In Vietnam   1975

 
Topics. This monument and memorial is listed in these topic lists: War, KoreanWar, World II.
 
Location. 41° 32.233′ N, 72° 5.027′ W. Monument is in Norwich in Southeastern Region, Connecticut. It is at the intersection of Washington Street and Williams Street, on the left when traveling south on Washington Street. Located on the Chelsea Parade Green. Touch for map. Monument is in this post office area: Norwich CT 06360, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this memorial monument is on the Connecticut Shoreline, in Greater New London and in the Thames River Valley. It is also in the American Northeast and in New England. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New London County and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

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least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Norwich World War I Monument (here, next to this marker); Norwich POW MIA Monument (here, next to this marker); The Freedom Tree (here, next to this marker); Norwich Vietnam War Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Norwich Veterans Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Everlasting Vigilance (a few steps from this marker); Veterans Dedication Stone (a few steps from this marker); Norwich Soldier’s Monument (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Norwich.
 
Norwich World War II & Korean War Monument image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Michael Herrick, March 3, 2017
2. Norwich World War II & Korean War Monument
( west side )
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on May 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on March 6, 2017, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 393 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on March 6, 2017, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.
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Jun. 30, 2026