Guayanilla in Municipio de Guayanilla, Puerto Rico — The Caribbean (The West Indies)
En Memoria de Todos los Veteranos de la I Guerra Mundial
[In Memory of All Veterans of World War I]
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), June 7, 2023
Conocida como "La Gran Guerra"; la guerra que terminaria con todas las gueras, fueron entre canciones y vitoreos; nuestros compatriotas marcharon directamente a la siniestra realidad de la lucha del siglo 20. Gases venenosos, ametralladoras, tanques, portaaviones y submarinos eran las devastadoras innovaciones. Peleamos en trincheras, en el mar y en el aire. Ayudamos a hacer un lugar seguro para la democracia; pero tan solo era el comienzo.
Known as "The Great War"; the war that would end all wars. Between songs and cheers, our compatriots marched directly into the grim reality of 20th century fighting. Poison gas, machine guns, tanks, aircraft carriers and submarines were devastating innovations. We fight in the trenches, at sea and in the air. We helped make the world safe for democracy, but it was only the beginning.
Erected 1993 by Municipio de Guayanilla, Hon. Ceferino Pacheco Giudicelli, Alcalde.
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, World I.
Location. 18° 1.063′ N, 66° 47.418′ W. Marker is in Guayanilla in Municipio de Guayanilla, Puerto Rico. Memorial is at the intersection of Calle Luis Munoz Rivera (Route 127) and Calle Padre Napoleón Fruscolini, on the right when traveling west on Calle Luis Munoz Rivera. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Calle Luis Munoz Rivera 172, Guayanilla PR 00656, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. En Memoria de Todos los Veteranos de la II Guerra Mundial (here, next to this marker); Veteranos Guayanillenses (here, next to this marker); En Memoria de Todos los Veteranos de la Guerra de Corea (here, next to this marker); En Memoria de Todos los Veteranos de Vietnam (here, next to this marker); En Memoria de Todos los Veteranos de la Guerra del Golfo Persico (here, next to this marker); Luis Muñoz Marin (a few steps from this marker); Villa de Santa María de Guadianilla (within shouting distance of this marker); Edificio Neoclásico (about 800 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Guayanilla.
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), June 7, 2023
Credits. This page was last revised on April 6, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 14, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 35 times since then and 3 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 14, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.