Bristol in Bristol County, Rhode Island — The American Northeast (New England)

World War I Memorial / American Legion Memorial Square

World War I Memorial side image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), May 5, 2023

1. World War I Memorial side

Inscription.
1917 - 1918 In honor and in memory of the citizens of Bristol, R.I. who served in World War I
[Names listed]

American Legion
Memorial Square This square is dedicated in honor of the citizens of Bristol who served in the wars of our country and in loving tribute to those who sacrificed their lives in defense of liberty.

Erected in memory of
Lt. Edward Lawrence Leahy, Jr. U.S.N.R.
1918 - 1944
Submarine Service United States Navy

Erected 1953 by American Legion.

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

Location. 41° 40.225′ N, 71° 16.603′ W. Marker is in Bristol, Rhode Island, in Bristol County. Memorial is at the intersection of Hope Street (Rhode Island Route 114) and State Street, on the left when traveling north on Hope Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 471 Hope St, Bristol RI 02809, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Easterbrooks-Paull Block (here, next to this marker); Rhode Island Slave History (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); James DeWolf

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(about 400 feet away); Bliven Field (about 500 feet away); Roll of Honor (about 500 feet away); Bristol Civil War Monument (about 500 feet away); Spanish American War Memorial (about 500 feet away); U.S. Merchant Marines (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bristol.

American Legion Memorial Square side image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), May 5, 2023

2. American Legion Memorial Square side

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), May 5, 2023

3. World War I Memorial side

Dedication plaque in front of the memorial image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), May 5, 2023

4. Dedication plaque in front of the memorial

Credits. This page was last revised on May 9, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 9, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 52 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 9, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.

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