Basking Ridge in Somerset County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Bernards Township War Memorial
1917 - 1918 1941 - 1945
to the men and women of
Bernards Township
who served in the armed forces
during World War I and World War II
that Peace, Freedom and Justice
might not perish from the Earth.
Topics. This historical marker and memorial is listed in this topic list: Patriots & Patriotism.
Location. 40° 42.387′ N, 74° 32.961′ W. Marker is in Basking Ridge, New Jersey, in Somerset County. Marker is at the intersection of S Finley Avenue and Oak Street, on the left when traveling north on S Finley Avenue. Marker is on the median between N Finley Avenue and S Finley Avenue, near the Presbyterian Church. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Basking Ridge NJ 07920, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Early Church (a few steps from this marker); Basking Ridge (within shouting distance of this marker); Basking Ridge Presbyterian Church Graveyard (within shouting distance of this marker); The Brick Academy (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Basking Ridge (approx. 0.2 miles away); Southard Park (approx. 0.4 miles away); Bernards Township 9-11 Memorial (approx. half a mile away); Site of Widow White’s Tavern (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Basking Ridge.
More about this memorial. The emblems of the four armed services appear at the corners of the marker.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on January 30, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 574 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 30, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.