Downtown Los Angeles in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Japanese American War Memorial
Photographed By Craig Baker, August 13, 2023
1. Japanese American War Memorial Marker
Dedicated in honor of the Americans of Japanese heritage who gave their lives in the defense of our Country and the freedom of other nations. May their sacrifice be honored and remembered forever.
To Forget will be Dishonor. To Remember will be Everlasting.
Erected by Americans of Japanese Ancestry WWII Memorial Alliance; Japanese American Korean War Veterans; Japanese American Vietnam Veterans Memorial Committee; Japanese American Cultural and Community Center.
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Asian Americans • Military.
Location. 34° 2.873′ N, 118° 14.524′ W. Marker is in Los Angeles, California, in Los Angeles County. It is in Downtown Los Angeles. Memorial can be reached from San Pedro Street north of 3rd Street, on the right when traveling north. Located at the Japanese American Cultural and Community Center. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 244 San Pedro St, Los Angeles CA 90012, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Azusa Street Mission (within shouting distance of this marker); Sei Fujii (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Colonel Ellison Onizuka (approx. 0.2 miles away); Honor Award Story (approx.
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Photographed By Craig Baker, August 13, 2023
2. Japanese American War Memorial
Credits. This page was last revised on August 14, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 14, 2023, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 51 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 14, 2023, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.
