Westport in Fairfield County, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)
Westport World War II Honor Roll
[ small right-hand plaque ]
They shall not grow old, as we that are left grow old;
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning
We will remember them.
Dedicated Veterans' Day, November 11, 1998
• 1,380 names are listed on the five large bronze tablets •
Erected 1998.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, World II. A significant historical month for this entry is November 1959.
Location. 41° 8.727′ N, 73° 21.667′ W. Marker is in Westport, Connecticut, in Fairfield County. Marker is at the intersection of Myrtle Avenue and Avery Place, on the right when traveling north on Myrtle Avenue. Located on the Westport Veterans Green. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Westport CT 06880, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Westport Korean War Monument (here, next to this marker); Westport World War II Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Westport Vietnam War Monument (a few steps from this marker); Westport World War I Monument (a few steps from this marker); Wheeler House (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Town of Westport, Connecticut (about 500 feet away); 22½ Main Street (approx. 0.2 miles away); Disbrow Tavern (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Westport.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on May 17, 2010, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 707 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10. submitted on May 17, 2010, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.