Claymont in New Castle County, Delaware — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

In Honor of All Veterans

Photographed By Carl Gordon Moore Jr., August 2, 2020

1. In Honor of All Veterans Marker

Inscription.
To those who have
served in peace, we are
thankful for their
steady watch and
perseverance. To those
who have seen battle,
we know there are no
unwounded comrades
Those who gave their
lives that others may
live theirs freely,
we are eternally
grateful.

Dedicated by
Hall Burke V.F.W.
Post #5447
May 30, 1989

[2nd marker]
Wilmington Chapter No. 1
American
Gold Star Mothers
May 25, 1946
In memory of their sons

Erected by Hall Burke V.F.W. Post #5447.

Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: Military.

Location. 39° 48.044′ N, 75° 27.588′ W. Marker is in Claymont, Delaware, in New Castle County. Memorial is on Governor Printz Boulevard (U.S. 13) east of Philadelphia Pike (Business U.S. 13), in the median. Business US 13 reaches north end, along Philadelphia Pike, at this intersection. Governor Printz Boulevard also has north end here, and US 13 switches between that road and Philadelphia Pike. If you face this marker, Philadelphia Pike is behind you. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Claymont DE 19703, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker.

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Old Claymont High School (approx. 0.3 miles away); Grubb / Worth Mansion (approx. 0.3 miles away); Mother Catherine Rosarii (approx. 0.3 miles away); Archmere (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Guardian of Defenders Memorial (approx. 0.3 miles away); Claymont Stone School (approx. 0.4 miles away); The Darley House (approx. 0.4 miles away); Church of the Ascension (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Claymont.

More about this marker. Apparently, should have period and "For" just before now-capitalized "those", but I can only transcribe what is on the marker. See the text on same-named In Honor of All Veterans, in Newport, elsewhere in this county.

Credits. This page was last revised on August 3, 2020. It was originally submitted on August 3, 2020, by Carl Gordon Moore Jr. of North East, Maryland. This page has been viewed 135 times since then and 20 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on August 3, 2020, by Carl Gordon Moore Jr. of North East, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.