Monson Center in Hampden County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)
Monson, MA War Memorial
Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, September 30, 2024
1. Monson, MA War Memorial Marker
1898 1902
To what new fates, my country far
and unforeseen of foe or friend,
beneath what unexpected star
compelled to what unchosen end.
World War II
1941 1945
Across the sea that knows no beach,
the admiral of nations guides
thy blind obedient keels to reach
the harbor where thy future rides!
Vietnam
1959 1975
Peter G. Nash, USMC Michael J. Scanlon, USA
Nor shall your glory be forgot
while Fame her record keeps,
or Honor points the hallowed spot
where Valor proudly sleeps.
Korea
1950 1953
There is a hand that bends our deeds
to mightier issues than we planned.
Each son that triumphs, each that bleeds,
my country, serves its dark command.
Sgt. Harry Miller (MIA) 11 Jun 1952
World War
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1917 1918
I do not know beneath what sky
nor on what seas shall be thy fate.
I only know it shall be high,
I only know it shall be great.
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: Military.
Location. 42° 5.828′ N, 72° 18.784′ W. Memorial is in Monson, Massachusetts, in Hampden County. It is in Monson Center. It is on Main Street (Massachusetts Route 32) 0.1 miles north of Park Avenue, on the right when traveling north. Memorial is in front of Monson Town Memorial Hall. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 198 Main St, Monson MA 01057, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this memorial is in Massachusetts’ Knowledge Corridor, in Pioneer Valley, and in Greater Springfield. It is also in the American Northeast and in New England. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Memorial Hall (here, next to this marker); Jacob Thompson House (approx. 0.8 miles away); Civilian Conservation Corps (1933-1941) (approx. 2.2 miles away); Washington Park (approx. 4.8 miles away); George Washington Memorial Highway (approx. 4.8 miles away); Gen. Henry Knox Trail (approx. 4.8 miles away); Site of the First Church in Hampden (approx. 5.6 miles away); Birthplace of the World-Famous Brimfield Antique Shows (approx. 5.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Monson.
Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, September 30, 2024
2. Monson, MA War Memorial detail (Spanish-American War)
Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, September 30, 2024
3. Monson, MA War Memorial detail (World War II)
Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, September 30, 2024
4. Monson, MA War Memorial detail (Vietnam War)
Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, September 30, 2024
5. Monson, MA War Memorial detail (Korean War)
Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, September 30, 2024
6. Monson, MA War Memorial detail (World War I)
Credits. This page was last revised on November 3, 2024. It was originally submitted on November 3, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 138 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on November 3, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
