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Armed Forces Memorial

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Armed Forces Memorial image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), September 19, 2026
1. Armed Forces Memorial
Inscription.
In honor of all those men and women who have served in the armed forces of the United States of America
Merchant Marines - June 12, 1775 • United States Army - June 14, 1775 • United States Marine Corps - November 10, 1775 • United States Coast Guard - August 4, 1790 • United States Navy - October 13, 1794 • United States Air Force, September 18, 1947

You have fought for our freedom
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Thank you

 
Topics. This historical marker and memorial is listed in this topic list: Military. A significant historical date for this entry is June 14, 1775.
 
Location. 41° 49.63′ N, 71° 30.304′ W. Marker 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. Marker is at or near this postal address: 19 Parkside Dr, Johnston RI 02919, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker and memorial is in Greater Providence. It is also in the American Northeast, in New England, and on the Eastern Seaboard. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the
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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 walking distance of this marker: 9-11-01 Memorial (here, next to this marker); 105 mm Howitzer - Towed (here, next to this marker); Wars of the United States Memorial (a few steps from this marker); World War II Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Pezzullo Family World War II Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); 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); a different marker also named World War II Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Johnston.
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on October 1, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 30, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 6 times since then. Photo   1. submitted on September 30, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
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Oct. 10, 2026