Lewiston in Androscoggin County, Maine — The American Northeast (New England)
Naval Air Station Gun
To those native sons and daughters of the great state of Maine who made the supreme sacrifice while serving their country on active duty in the United States Navy and Marine Corps during times of armed conflict.
On Armed Forces Day, May 17, 1986 the naval guns aboard Naval Air Station, Brunswick, Maine were dedicated in remembrance.
History of guns:
Five-inch 51mm naval guns served the fleet from 1916 to 1944 as secondary batteries on Battleships of the Florida and Nevada classes (BB 30-40) and as primary batteries on the Cruiser USS Olympia (C 6) and auxiliary ships.
Erected 1986.
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: War, World I • War, World II • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical date for this entry is May 17, 1986.
Location. 44° 5.855′ N, 70° 13.293′ W. Marker is in Lewiston, Maine, in Androscoggin County. Memorial is at the intersection of Main Street (U.S. 202) and Lincoln Street, on the right when traveling west on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 38 Main St, Lewiston ME 04240, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Richard E. White (here, next to this marker); Willys "Jeep" (here, next to this
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