Cary in McHenry County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
World War II Memorial
1941 1946
of the United States
[Roll of Honored Dead]
R. Abbott E. Beran A. Franke
N. Johnson J. Lazansky F. Reynolds
J. R. Sedivec E. Steckelberg
[Honor Roll of Veterans]
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AMVET Pearl Harbor Memorial Post 245
and Cary Park District
in joint cooperation to enhance
and restore Veterans Park would like
to thank the following organizations
American Legion Raymond Wauscher 275
Fox River Grove VFW 4213
West River Concrete
Meyer Material
D & M Yard Maintenance
Klingl Electric
and to all the patriotic individuals
who supported or helped this project
become a reality
Memorial Day May 27, 1996
Erected by Raymond-Wascher Post No. 276 American Legion - Cary Ill.
Topics. This historical marker and memorial is listed in these topic lists: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Patriots & Patriotism • War, World II. A significant historical date for this entry is May 27, 1996.
Location. 42° 12.578′ N, 88° 14.335′ W. Marker is in Cary, Illinois, in McHenry County. Marker is on Park Avenue west of 1st Street, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Veterans Park, Cary IL 60013, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Cary Cemetery - 1839 (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Goodrich Homestead (approx. 2.1 miles away); David Haeger School and Cemetery (approx. 3 miles away); Algonquin Village Hall and Public Square (approx. 4 miles away); Downtown Crystal Lake (approx. 4.6 miles away); Veterans Memorial (approx. 4.6 miles away); El Tovar Theatre (approx. 4.7 miles away); A Showcase of Diversity (approx. 5.1 miles away).
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on May 12, 2016, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 304 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 12, 2016, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.