Westport Village in Western Region, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)
Westport World War II Honor Roll
Photographed by Michael Herrick, May 5, 2010
1. Westport World War II Honor Roll
[ small right-hand plaque ]
They shall not grow old, as we that are left grow old;
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning
We will remember them.
Dedicated Veterans' Day, November 11, 1998
1,380 names are listed on the five large bronze tablets
Erected 1998.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, World II. A significant historical month for this entry is November 1959.
Location. 41° 8.727′ N, 73° 21.667′ W. Marker is in Westport in Western Region, Connecticut. It is in Westport Village. It is at the intersection of Myrtle Avenue and Avery Place, on the right when traveling north on Myrtle Avenue. Located on the Westport Veterans Green. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Westport CT 06880, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is on the Connecticut Shoreline, on the Gold Coast, 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 walking distance of this marker: Westport Korean War Monument (here, next to this marker); Westport World War II Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Westport Vietnam War Monument (a few steps from this marker); Westport World War I Monument (a few steps from this marker); Wheeler House (about 400 feet
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Photographed by Michael Herrick, May 5, 2010
2. Westport World War II Honor Roll
Photographed by Michael Herrick, May 5, 2010
3. Westport World War II Honor Roll
Photographed by Michael Herrick, May 5, 2010
4. Westport World War II Honor Roll
Photographed by Michael Herrick, May 5, 2010
5. Westport World War II Honor Roll
Photographed by Michael Herrick, May 5, 2010
6. Westport World War II Honor Roll
Photographed by Michael Herrick, May 5, 2010
7. Westport World War II Honor Roll
Photographed by Michael Herrick, May 5, 2010
8. Westport World War II Honor Roll
Photographed by Michael Herrick, May 5, 2010
9. The Bench Near the Monuments
Lt. Col. Robert R. Hartsig
U.S.A.F. Ret.
Taps
A Beautiful Mournful Sound
Dedicated
May 26, 2003
Photographed by Michael Herrick, May 5, 2010
10. Town of Westport Veterans Green
Credits. This page was last revised on May 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on May 17, 2010, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 934 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10. submitted on May 17, 2010, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.
