Bedford in Bedford County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Second World War Mothers and Widows Badge
National D-Day Memorial
Eligible next of kin applied for the award through a post office. A postal employee witnessed the application form, and it was sent to the relevant service for verification, after which the badge could be issued.
Erected by National D-Day Memorial.
Topics and series. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Military • War, World II • Women. In addition, it is included in the U.S. National D-Day Memorial series list.
Location. 37° 19.83′ N, 79° 32.135′ W. Marker is in Bedford, Virginia, in Bedford County. Memorial can be reached from Overlord Circle, 0.4 miles west of Burks Hill Road. The Marker is located on the grounds of the National D-Day Memorial. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3 Overlord Circle, Bedford VA 24523, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Médaille commémorative de la guerre 1940-1945 (here, next to this marker); New Zealand Memorial Cross (here, next to this marker); Deltakermedaljen (here, next to this marker); France and Germany Star (here, next to this marker); Aeronca L-3 “Grasshopper” (a few steps from this marker); Gold Star Families Memorial Monument (a few steps from this marker); Gold Star Family Memorial Garden (within shouting distance of this marker); Robey W. Estes Sr. Plaza (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bedford.
Also see . . .
1. Mothers’ and Widows’ Badge. (Submitted on February 5, 2024, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)
2. National D-Day Memorial. (Submitted on February 5, 2024, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)
Credits. This page was last revised on February 6, 2024. It was originally submitted on February 5, 2024, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 42 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 5, 2024, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.