New London in New London County, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)
Freedom · Patriotism · Humanity
To Commemorate the Men
Who Served in the War with Spain
The Philippine Insurrection
and the China Relief Expedition
1898 — 1902
Erected by
Geo. M. Cole Camp No.7
U.S.W.V.
Erected by USWV - United Spanish War Veterans.
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, Spanish-American.
Location. 41° 22.231′ N, 72° 6.195′ W. Marker is in New London, Connecticut, in New London County. Memorial is at the intersection of Mohegan Ave. Pkwy. and Williams Street, on the right when traveling north on Mohegan Ave. Pkwy.. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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 (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Semper Paratus (about 700 feet away); Wars and Conflicts (about 700 feet away); An Act of the First Congress (about 800 feet away); Revenue Cutter Scammel (about 800 feet away); Alexander Hamilton (approx. 0.2 miles away); Honor Duty Respect (approx. 0.2 miles away); Letter of Instruction (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New London.
Regarding Freedom · Patriotism · Humanity. The United Spanish War Veterans existed until 1992, when the last member died at the age of 106.
Also see . . . United Spanish War Veterans (Wikipedia). (Submitted on September 10, 2022, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
Credits. This page was last revised on September 10, 2022. It was originally submitted on September 10, 2022, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 72 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 10, 2022, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.