Monroe in Greater Bridgeport Region, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)
Monroe World War II Memorial
Photographed by Michael Herrick, December 16, 2009
1. Monroe World War II Memorial
Dedicated to Those Who
Made the Supreme Sacrifice
Victor Sippin
David P. Winspur
And to All Those From The
Town of Monroe
Who Served Our Country
In World War II
Sponsored by The
American Legion Post #176
Through Subscription by The
Townspeople of Monroe
May 30, 1953
Erected 1953 by American Legion Post #176, Townspeople of Monroe.
Topics. This historical marker and memorial is listed in this topic list: War, World II. A significant historical month for this entry is May 1914.
Location. 41° 19.913′ N, 73° 12.406′ W. Marker is in Monroe in Greater Bridgeport Region, Connecticut. It is at the intersection of Fan Hill Road and Monroe Turnpike (Connecticut Route 111), on the left when traveling south on Fan Hill Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Monroe CT 06468, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker and memorial is on the Connecticut Shoreline and in Greater Bridgeport. 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 Fairfield County and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Monroe World War I Memorial (here, next to this marker); PFC John K. Goett (here, next to this marker); Monroe Korean War Memorial (here, next to this marker); The Rochambeau Route 1781 82 (within shouting distance of this marker); Barton L. Weller
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Photographed by Michael Herrick, December 16, 2009
2. Monroe World War II Memorial
Behind the World War II Memorial are the PFC John K. Goett and Vietnam Memorial and the Korean War Memorial.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on January 1, 2010, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 1,180 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 1, 2010, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
