Toronto in Jefferson County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

World War II Memorial

By Devry Becker Jones, September 10, 2020

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Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

A Living War Memorial This park is dedicated in everlasting memory of the men and women of Toronto who served their country in World War II

1941 - 1945
In honor of these men from Toronto who gave the last full measure of their devotion

In all our hearts lives the refrain "these men shall not have died in vain"

Albert K. Ault • William E. Allen • Everett J. Beaver • Joseph T. Barlas • Robert G. barnes • James W. Bauer • Arthur W. Blewitt • Glenn E. Boston • Clarence J. Brown • Stanley Cable • Ellsworth J. Chisholm • Harry F. Cologne • Stephen M. Dougherty • Richard T. Dunn • Paul R. Fowler • Veryn T. Frew • Joseph J. Gresh • Earl R. Hutchison • Clarence J. Isleman • Robert E. Kuhn • Edward H. Maple • Meldon H. McConnell • Robert W. McGrath • Edward C. Myers • Stephen A. Perun • Robert S. Ruble • Donald E. Schaefer • William R. Shaw • John R. Smurda • Harry J. Stewart • John W. Taggart • George E. Tond • John J. Yonk

There is no more fitting tribute to the glory of these our sons and daughters than the memory which we sacredly cherish

By Devry Becker Jones, September 10, 2020

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of their unselfish sacrifice

Democracy was dearly won in the foundation of America and cannot be kept cheaply. Let us, therefor, with the help of God insure that the price shall not have been paid in vain.

Presented to
Memorial Park
in memory of
Dr. H. D. McCulloch
by the
Kiwanis Club
and the
People of Toronto
in recognition of his
lifelong devotion to the
welfare of the community
1953

Erected 1953 by The Kiwanis Club and the People of Toronto.

Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, World II.

Location. 40° 27.629′ N, 80° 36.494′ W. Marker is in Toronto, Ohio, in Jefferson County. Memorial is at the intersection of Madison Avenue and Jefferson Street, on the left when traveling north on Madison Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 819 Jefferson St, Toronto OH 43964, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. James T. Coffey (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Veterans Memorial (approx. half a mile away); a different marker also named Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.6 miles away); Gold Star Mothers Memorial (approx. 0.6 miles away); Veterans Victory Pavilion

By Devry Becker Jones, September 10, 2020

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(approx. 0.6 miles away); Ellsworth Graham (approx. 0.6 miles away); Sgt. Nathaniel Shae Rock (approx. 0.6 miles away); Soldiers and Sailors Monument / Guiseppe Moretti (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Toronto.

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Credits. This page was last revised on September 13, 2020. It was originally submitted on September 13, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 37 times since then and 4 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on September 13, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.