Attleboro in Bristol County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)
Alfred Johnson and John B. Morin
Photographed by Bryan Simmons, September 2012
1. Alfred Johnson and John B. Morin Marker
The first from Attleboro to die in action World War II
November 15, 1942 In the South Pacific area December 15, 1942 On Guadalcanal Island
Dedicated to their memory by their fellow citizens November 7th 1943
Erected 1943 by The Citizens of Attleboro.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, World II. A significant historical month for this entry is November 1904.
Location. 41° 56.528′ N, 71° 16.965′ W. Marker is in Attleboro, Massachusetts, in Bristol County. It is at the intersection of Union Street and Mill Street, on the left when traveling north on Union Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Attleboro MA 02703, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Greater Providence. 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 walking distance of this marker: Northbound Train Station (within shouting distance of this marker); Southbound Train Station (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Attleboro Refining Company (about 400 feet away); First Parsonage, East Parish (about 600 feet away); 19th Century Training Field (about 700 feet away); United States Post Office Building (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Mullaney Twins Memorial Parking Area
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Photographed by Bryan Simmons, September 2012
2. Alfred Johnson and John B. Morin Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on September 7, 2012, by Bryan Simmons of Attleboro, Massachusetts. This page has been viewed 1,148 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 7, 2012, by Bryan Simmons of Attleboro, Massachusetts. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
