Boyle Heights in Los Angeles in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Mexican American All Wars Monument
In Memoriam
Photographed By Craig Baker
1. Mexican American All Wars Monument
The Mexican colony in Los Angeles dedicates with deep gratitude and respect this sacred monument to the memory of heroes of Mexican descent who gave their lives in World War II in the interest of democratic principles.
Dec. 7, 1946 - This ground broken for the erection of a memorial as an everlasting tribute to those American sons and daughters of Mexican descent who gave all in World War II.
Erected 1947 by Comite Civico Cultural Pro Raza, Inc.
Topics. This monument and memorial is listed in these topic lists: Hispanic Americans • War, Korean • War, Vietnam • War, World II.
Location. 34° 2.414′ N, 118° 11.56′ W. Marker is in Los Angeles, California, in Los Angeles County. It is in Boyle Heights. Memorial is at the intersection of Cesar E Chavez Avenue and Indiana Street, on the right when traveling east on Cesar E Chavez Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3300 E Cesar E Chavez Ave, Los Angeles CA 90063, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Chinese Cemetery Shrine (approx. 0.2 miles away); Chinese Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); Evergreen Cemetery (approx. ¼ mile away); Japanese-American Soldiers
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Photographed By Craig Baker, January 14, 2022
2. Mexican American All Wars Monument
Photographed By Craig Baker, January 14, 2022
3. Congressional Medal of Honor Recipients
W.W.II and Korea.
Photographed By Craig Baker, January 14, 2022
4. Vietnam Veterans Memorial
To those who served, 1961 - 1975.
Photographed By Craig Baker, January 14, 2022
5. Mexican American All Wars Monument
Photographed By Craig Baker, January 14, 2022
6. Morin Memorial Square
Located across the street.
Photographed By Craig Baker, January 14, 2022
7. Morin Memorial
Among the Valiant, Paul Morin, Author - Soldier - Patriot, whose dedication to community service will continue to inspire all who strive for greatness. 1913 - 1967
Credits. This page was last revised on April 6, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 15, 2022, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 640 times since then and 138 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on January 15, 2022, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.
