West Springfield in Hampden County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)
West Springfield Vietnam Veterans Memorial
Dedicated to those West Springfield residents who served in Vietnam with special recognition to the following who gave their lives…
( back )
( small plaque in front )
U.S. Navy PHCS E8
Mar. 18, 1933 — May 24, 1973
( small plaque at rear )
Glen G. Simpson
Corpsman U.S.N. Vietnam
Sept. 16, 1948 — Oct. 25, 1999
Erected by Citizens and Friends of West Springfield.
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, Vietnam.
Location. 42° 6.298′ N, 72° 37.268′ W. Marker is in West Springfield, Massachusetts, in Hampden County. Memorial is at the intersection of Park Street and Elm Street, on the left when traveling west on Park Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: West Springfield MA 01089, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other
markers are within walking distance of this marker. West Springfield 9/11 Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); First Meeting House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Dr. Mahlon Loomis (about 500 feet away); First School House (about 600 feet away); Park Street Cemetery (about 600 feet away); Josiah Day House (approx. 0.2 miles away); West Springfield Veterans Memorial (approx. ¼ mile away); Gen. Henry Knox Trail (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in West Springfield.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 10, 2022. It was originally submitted on April 10, 2022, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 96 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 10, 2022, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.