Medford in Middlesex County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)
Grant Park
Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, November 6, 2026
1. Grant Park Marker
Alexander B. Grant
Co. E, 101 U.S. Infantry
Killed in action, Oct. 31, 1918 at Bras, France while serving in the World War
This park is dedicated by the American Legion Post No. 45 of Medford
Erected by American Legion Post 45.
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Parks & Recreational Areas • War, World I.
Location. 42° 24.674′ N, 71° 7.291′ W. Memorial is in Medford, Massachusetts, in Middlesex County. It is at the intersection of Boston Avenue and Winthrop Street on Boston Avenue. Touch for map. Memorial is in this post office area: Medford MA 02155, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this memorial is in Historic Boston and specifically in Greater Boston. 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 Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Replica of Jumbo (approx. ¼ mile away); Dick and Sheila Asher Jumbo Garden (approx. ¼ mile away); Austin Barclay Fletcher, LL.D. (approx. ¼ mile away); Hosea Ballou, II (approx. ¼ mile away); World War II Memorial (approx. 0.3 miles away); Armenian Genocide Memorial (approx. 0.3 miles away); Gravity Research Foundation (approx. 0.3 miles away); Alex's Place (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Medford.
More about this memorial. Next to this memorial is a 1992 plaque, affixed to a stone slab next to this memorial, marking a time capsule created in honor of the 100th anniversary of Medford's incorporation as a city. It is to be opened in 2092.
Regarding Grant Park. Pvt. Alexander B. Grant Jr. was born on April 19, 1891 in Eschealon, New Brunswick, Canada. His father, Alexander Sr., was born in County Sligo, Ireland. According to his U.S. naturalization form, signed on May 3, 1917, Alexander Grant Jr. emigrated with his family to Massachusetts from Hartland, N.B. (about 375 miles north of Medford), via rail
Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, November 6, 2026
2. Grant Park Marker
The marker next to it is related to a 1992 time capsule that was erected for Medford's 100th anniversary as a city.
About one month after signing that form, Grant registered for the draft with the U.S. military. His draft card says that he was living at the time at 80 Winthrop St. in Medford (about 200 yards north of this memorial) and working as a salesman for Leonard Watch Company of Boston. That card also says he had served for one month as a private with the 5th Infantry of the National Guard.
The "Bras" referenced on this plaque most likely refers to Bras-sur-Meuse, which was located in France near the site of the Meuse-Argonne Offensive of 1918, which involved heavy involvement from American troops. However, other sources indicate that Pvt. Grant was killed in action 8 miles north of there, near Le Houppy Bois, west of Crépion. The war ended 12 days after his death.
Pvt. Grant is buried at the Meuse-Argonne American Cemetery, in Lorraine, France. He is also believed to be honored with a cenotaph in Eschealon, N.B., near the grave of his father, who died in Medford in 1919.
Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, November 6, 2026
3. Grant Park
Credits. This page was last revised on November 9, 2026. It was originally submitted on November 9, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. This page has been viewed 3 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 9, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.
