Johnston in Providence County, Rhode Island — The American Northeast (New England)
Johnston War Memorial Park
May 2002
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), September 19, 2026
1. Johnston War Memorial Park Dedication
This United States Army tank was donated by the Department of the Army through the efforts of John M. Voccola as a memorial for the veterans of the Town of Johnston and in recognition of their efforts to continue the goal of freedom for America and the world.
Main Battle
Tank
Entered service 1960
Used worldwide
105 mm main gun
7.62 mm machine gun
two six-barrelled
grenade launchers
10-12 mph
Fixed roads 30 mph
Cruise range: 312 miles
3 ft vertical step
60 percent grade
30 percent slope
4 ft water without kit
7.5 ft water with kit
Erected 2002.
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Military • Roads & Vehicles • War, Cold. A significant historical year for this entry is 1960.
Location. 41° 49.59′ N, 71° 30.34′ W. Memorial is in Johnston, Rhode Island, in Providence County. It is on Memorial Park Road south of Memorial Avenue, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 19 Parkside Dr, Johnston RI 02919, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this memorial is
this page online
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Military Honor Wall (within shouting distance of this marker); World War II Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named World War II Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Pezzullo Family World War II Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Johnston War Memorial Park (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named World War II Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Tribute to Veterans (within shouting distance of this marker); Wars of the United States Memorial (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Johnston.
Credits. This page was last revised on September 30, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 30, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 2 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 30, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
