Lewiston in Androscoggin County, Maine — The American Northeast (New England)

Gold Star Families Memorial

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), November 11, 2021

1. Gold Star Families Memorial

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Dedicated to Gold Star Families
Gold Star Mothers The term "Gold Star Mothers" applies to mothers whose sons or daughters died while in service to our country. The Gold Star symbolizes the honor and glory accorded a person for supreme sacrifice for his or her country and the devotion and pride of the family in this loved one's sacrifice. American Gold Star Mothers, Inc. was founded nationally after the First World War June 4, 1928 to "perpetuate the ideals of Americanism for which their children had so gallantly fought and died."

Topics and series. This memorial is listed in this topic list: Military. In addition, it is included in the Gold Star Families series list.

Location. 44° 5.859′ N, 70° 13.275′ 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

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. "Remember the Maine" (a few steps from this marker); Richard E. White (a few steps from this marker); Willys "Jeep" (a few steps from this marker); Naval Air Station Gun (within shouting distance of this marker); Vietnam War (within shouting distance of this marker); Vietnam Wall (within shouting distance of this marker); Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Veterans Memorial Park (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lewiston.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), November 11, 2021

2. Gold Star Families Memorial

Credits. This page was last revised on November 17, 2021. It was originally submitted on November 17, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 135 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 17, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.