Nasonville in Burrillville in Providence County, Rhode Island — The American Northeast (New England)
World War II Memorial
Photographed by Michael Herrick, January 26, 2022
1. World War II Memorial
of the men and women, who
so valiantly served in the
defense of their country
Born August 10, 1921
Died at Age 22
September 11, 1943
Enlisted in the U.S. Navy July
22, 1942. Was Seaman 1st Class on
the U.S.S. Rowan. Torpedoed and
sunk during the invasion of
Salerno.
Born April 29, 1922
Died at age 23
April 129, 1945
Enlisted in the U.S. Navy July
7, 1941. Was Aviation Radioman 2nd
Class, attached to the U.S.S. San-
Gamon, carrier, lost in action, in
the South Pacific.
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, World II.
Location. 41° 58.779′ N, 71° 36.92′ W. Memorial is in Burrillville, Rhode Island, in Providence County. It is in Nasonville. It is at the intersection of Douglas Turnpike (Rhode Island Route 7) and Victory Highway, on the left when traveling south on Douglas Turnpike. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 705 Douglas Turnpike, Harrisville RI 02830, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this memorial is in
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Commercial Blocks (approx. 2.3 miles away); North Smithfield Veterans Monument (approx. 2.3 miles away); Work, Pray, Play (approx. 2.4 miles away); North Smithfield Vietnam War Memorial (approx. 2½ miles away); James S. Slater Memorial Park (approx. 2½ miles away); In Honor of WWII Veterans (approx. 2½ miles away); Jesse M. Smith Memorial Library (approx. 3.3 miles away); Austin T. Levy, Mill Owner, Philanthropist, and Friend (approx. 3.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Burrillville.
Also see . . .
1. USS Rowan (DD-405). (Submitted on January 28, 2022, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
2. USS Sangamon (CVE-26). (Submitted on January 28, 2022, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
Photographed by Michael Herrick, January 26, 2022
2. World War II Memorial
Credits. This page was last revised on September 29, 2026. It was originally submitted on January 28, 2022, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 266 times since then and 37 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 28, 2022, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.
