New London in New London County, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)

Semper Paratus

Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 30, 2022

1. Semper Paratus Marker

Inscription. Semper Paratus
Let us pause to reflect
on the 2403 who gave their lives
in defense of liberty and freedom
on December 7, 1941
and
Let us honor the gallant men of
the Coast Guard who were present
and served aboard these ships on
that fateful day
USCGC Taney (WPG-37) · USCGC Tiger (WSC-152) · USCGC Kukui (WAGL-225) · USCGC Reliance (WSC-150) · Patrol Boat (CG-838) · Patrol Boat (CG-400) Dedicated By
The Pearl Harbor Survivors Association
October 15, 1993

Erected 1993 by The Pearl Harbor Survivors Association.

Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: War, World II • Waterways & Vessels.

Location. 41° 22.217′ N, 72° 6.052′ W. Marker is in New London, Connecticut, in New London County. Memorial can be reached from Mohegan Ave. Pkwy. north of Williams Street, on the right when traveling north. Located near the Coast Guard Memorial Chapel in Robert Crown Memorial Park on the campus of the United States Coast Guard Academy. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 31 Mohegan Ave Pkwy, New London CT 06320, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Tomb of Hopley Yeaton (here, next to this marker); Wars and Conflicts

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(here, next to this marker); U.S. Coast Guard in Vietnam War (within shouting distance of this marker); USCGA Class of 1944 Gazebo (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); An Act of the First Congress (about 600 feet away); Revenue Cutter Scammel (about 600 feet away); Alexander Hamilton (about 600 feet away); Honor Duty Respect (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New London.

Also see . . .
1. The United States Coast Guard Academy. (Submitted on September 9, 2022, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
2. United States Coast Guard Academy (Wikipedia). (Submitted on September 9, 2022, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
3. Pearl Harbor Survivors Association. (Submitted on September 9, 2022, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)

Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 30, 2022

2. Semper Paratus Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on September 9, 2022. It was originally submitted on September 9, 2022, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 83 times since then and 5 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 9, 2022, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.