New London in Merrimack County, New Hampshire — The American Northeast (New England)
New London War Memorial
Inscription.
In grateful appreciation, the town of New London in full recognition of the supreme sacrifice* of a few and the arduous efforts of many, hereby acknowledge with deep humility and thanksgiving the participation of the community's men and women during World War II.
(4 rows of names with 5 starred, indicating they died in service)
(side 2)
To all who served and performed their obligations and tasks with honor and distinction, some beyond the "Call of Duty." All will not be forgotten and we pledge our everlasting gratitude and offer a most humble prayer of Thanksgiving.
Korean Conflict
June 25, 1950 to Jan 31, 1955
(4 rows of names)
Vietnam Conflict
Dec 22, 1961 to May 7, 1975
(4 rows of names)
Lebanon
Aug 24, 1982 to July 31, 1984
(5 names)
Grenada
Oct 23, 1983 to Nov 21 1983
(6 names)
Panama Invasion
Dec 20 1989 to Jan 30 1990
(6 names)
Persian Gulf War
Aug 2, 1990
(7 names)
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: War, 1st Iraq & Desert Storm • War, Korean • War, Vietnam • War, World II.
Location. 43° 24.768′ N, 71° 58.847′ W. Memorial is in New London, New Hampshire, in Merrimack County. It is at the intersection of Main Street (New Hampshire Route 114) and Seamans Road, on the left when traveling south on Main Street. Marker is at the rear of the town police station. Touch for map. Memorial is in this post office area: New London NH 03257, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this memorial is 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 one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 11 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: A different marker also named New London War Memorial (here, next to this marker); Hotels and Camps (approx. 3.9 miles away); Potter Place (approx. 6.6 miles away); John Sargent Pillsbury (approx. 6.9 miles away); Center Meeting House, Newbury (approx. 6.9 miles away); Newbury NH Veteran's Memorial (approx. 7 miles away); Downtown National Historic District (approx. 10.2 miles away); Dr. Jennie Sarah Barney (approx. 10.4 miles away).
Credits. This page was last revised on June 22, 2017. It was originally submitted on June 21, 2017, by James R. Murray of Elkton, Florida. This page has been viewed 624 times since then and 5 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 21, 2017, by James R. Murray of Elkton, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.

