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.
Gold Star Families Memorial. .
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."
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. Memorial is in Lewiston, Maine, in Androscoggin County. It 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. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 38 Main St, Lewiston ME 04240, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this memorial is in the American Northeast and in New England. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: "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);
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 331 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on November 17, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
