Bourne in Barnstable County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)

U.S. Navy Armed Guard Veterans of World War II

Photographed By Brandon D Cross, October 2, 2021

1. U.S. Navy Armed Guard Veterans of World War II Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

These gallant men served on merchant ships to protect troops and supplies enroute to war zones around the globe a total of 144,970 personnel who served to protect 6,236 ships of which 710 were lost in battle. 1.810 men killed in action and 27 men taken prisoner of war. The average crew was 1 officer, 1 signalman, 1 radioman, & 26 gunners.

Erected by U.S. Navy Armed Guard Veterans of World War II, New England Chapter.

Topics and series. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: War, World II • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the National Cemeteries series list.

Location. 41° 40.395′ N, 70° 34.913′ W. Marker is in Bourne, Massachusetts, in Barnstable County. Memorial is at the intersection of Memorial Circle and Bennington Boulevard, on the right when traveling east on Memorial Circle. The marker lies within the Massachusetts National Cemetery's Memorial Walkway. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Buzzards Bay MA 02542, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Submarine Service (here, next to this marker); DAV Massachusetts Veterans Memorial

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(here, next to this marker); Commonwealth of Massachusetts Veterans Memorial (here, next to this marker); Italian American War Veterans (here, next to this marker); 126 Signal Battalion (here, next to this marker); Women’s Army Auxiliary Corps and Women’s Army Corps (here, next to this marker); The Retired Officers Association - Massachusetts (a few steps from this marker); 166th Engineers Combat Battalion (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bourne.

Photographed By Brandon D Cross, October 2, 2021

2. U.S. Navy Armed Guard Veterans of World War II Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on October 12, 2021. It was originally submitted on October 9, 2021, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 106 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 9, 2021, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.