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Hinsdale in Berkshire County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)
 

Town of Hinsdale War Memorial

 
 
Town of Hinsdale War Memorial image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Steve Stoessel, August 30, 2020
1. Town of Hinsdale War Memorial
Inscription.
This memorial
was erected by the
Town of Hinsdale
and dedicated May 30, 1923
The Civil War tablet
and the cannon and balls,
used in the Civil War
are the gift of
Francis E. Warren
Soldier and Statesman,
United States Senator
From Wyoming,
a native of Hinsdale
Awarded Medal of Honor as follows
"Volunteered in response to a call, and
took part in the movement that was made
upon the enemy's works under a heavy fire
therefrom in advance of the general assault."

Four more plaques list approximately 415 names of veterans from Hinsdale headlined with the phase:
These Men [and Women] of Hinsdale served their country in the
1775 - Revolutionary War - 1783
1861 - Civil War - 1865
1898 - Spanish-American War - 1898
1916 - Mexican Border Expedition - 19161
1917 - World War - 1918
World War II
Vietnam
Korea

names were not transcribed
 
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: Military.
 
Location. 42° 26.3′ N, 73° 7.435′ W. Marker is in Hinsdale, Massachusetts, in Berkshire County. Memorial is at the intersection of South Street (Massachusetts
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Route 8) and Maple Street (Massachusetts Route 8), on the right when traveling south on South Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Hinsdale MA 01235, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. East Main Street Cemetery (approx. 2.8 miles away); First Congregation Church of Dalton (approx. 2.9 miles away); Main Street Cemetery (approx. 3.6 miles away); Peru Honor Roll (approx. 4 miles away); Coltsville Honor Roll (approx. 4˝ miles away); Daniel H. Petithory (approx. 6˝ miles away); Arrowhead (approx. 6.6 miles away); Francis Joseph Quirico Court Complex (approx. 6.6 miles away).
 
Town of Hinsdale War Memorial image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Steve Stoessel, August 30, 2020
2. Town of Hinsdale War Memorial
Town of Hinsdale War Memorial image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Steve Stoessel, August 30, 2020
3. Town of Hinsdale War Memorial
Town of Hinsdale War Memorial image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Steve Stoessel, August 30, 2020
4. Town of Hinsdale War Memorial
Town of Hinsdale War Memorial image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Steve Stoessel, August 30, 2020
5. Town of Hinsdale War Memorial
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on October 13, 2020. It was originally submitted on October 12, 2020, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 153 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos:   1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 12, 2020, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York.   5. submitted on October 13, 2020, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.

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