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Wappinger War Memorial

 
 
Wappinger War Memorial image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Michael Herrick, November 21, 2018
1. Wappinger War Memorial
Inscription.
Dedicated to the 16 Million Men
And Women Who Served in This
Country’s Armed Forces During
World War II 1941 — 1945

The Cost of Freedom
292,131 Killed in Combat
115,185 Died in Non-Battle Incidents
670,846 Wounded in Combat
78,987 Missing in Action

This Memorial is Also Dedicated
To All Those Who Served
This Nation in Wars Thereafter

 
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, World II.
 
Location. 41° 36.337′ N, 73° 52.368′ W. Marker is in Wappingers Falls, New York, in Dutchess County. Memorial is at the intersection of Myers Corners Road and All Angels Hill Road, on the left when traveling west on Myers Corners Road. Located in Schlathaus Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Wappingers Falls NY 12590, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Wappinger 9/11 Memorial (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Mesier Park (approx. 2.4 miles away); a different marker also named Mesier Park (approx. 2.4 miles away); Gen. Swartwout Home (approx. 2.8 miles away); Griffin’s Tavern (approx. 3.1 miles away); Estate Owned and Occupied 1804-1812 By George Clinton
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(approx. 3.2 miles away); Brinckerhoff – Van Voorhees House (approx. 3½ miles away); Van Wyck Family (approx. 3.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wappingers Falls.
 
Wappinger War Memorial image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Michael Herrick, November 21, 2018
2. Wappinger War Memorial
Wappinger War Memorial image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Michael Herrick, November 21, 2018
3. Wappinger War Memorial
Thank you plaques on the back of the memorial.
Wappinger War Memorial image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Michael Herrick, November 21, 2018
4. Wappinger War Memorial
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on November 25, 2018. It was originally submitted on November 25, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 233 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos:   1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 25, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.

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