Gloucester in Essex County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)
Ward Seven World War II Monument
Photographed by Michael Herrick, September 26, 2010
1. Ward Seven World War II Monument
Of Those Who Served
In World War II
From Ward Seven
These Our Dead From
Ward 7, WW II
Topics. This historical marker and monument is listed in this topic list: War, World II.
Location. 42° 39.908′ N, 70° 40.052′ W. Marker is in Gloucester, Massachusetts, in Essex County. It is at the intersection of Washington Street (Massachusetts Route 127) and Brierwood Street, on the right when traveling north on Washington Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Gloucester MA 01930, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker and monument is on Massachusetts’ Cape Ann, on the North Shore, in Greater Boston, and in the Merrimack Valley. 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 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: Planters Neck (approx. 0.9 miles away); Riverdale World War II Monument (approx. 1.8 miles away); Riverdale Martyrs (approx. 2.3 miles away); John Pool (approx. 2.3 miles away); First Settler (approx. 2.4 miles away); James Babson Farm (approx. 2.4 miles away); Old First Parish Burying Ground (approx. 2.4 miles away); Revolutionary War Unknown Soldiers Grave Marker (approx. 2.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Gloucester.
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1. James Tarr
I was pleased to find this page. The James Tarr on this monument was my mother's brother whom I am named after. He was in the Merchant Marine and his ship was sunk by a German submarine during WW2.
— Submitted February 10, 2011, by James Tarr Spaulding of Grafton, New Hampshire.
Photographed by Michael Herrick, September 26, 2010
2. Ward Seven World War II Monument
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on October 3, 2010, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 1,145 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 3, 2010, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.
