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Gloucester in Essex County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)
 

Chester H. Grant Circle

 
 
Chester H. Grant Circle Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Michael Herrick, September 26, 2010
1. Chester H. Grant Circle Marker
Inscription.
This Circle
Erected by The
Commonwealth
of
Massachusetts
1956
Is Dedicated to Honor
Chester H. Grant
1897 – 1954
A soldier and devoted citizen who faithfully served his community, state and nation in war and in peace.
A member of the Yankee Division 104th U.S. Infantry. Served in World War I in France 1917 – 1919.
He was cited three times for meritorious conduct under fire and received the silver star with palm.
As a public official for the city of Gloucester he displayed great ability in the performance of his municipal duties.

 
Erected 1956.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, World I.
 
Location. 42° 37.32′ N, 70° 40.59′ W. Marker is in Gloucester, Massachusetts, in Essex County. Marker is at the intersection of Yankee Division Highway (Massachusetts Route 128) and Washington Street (Massachusetts Route 127), on the left when traveling north on Yankee Division Highway. Located in the Grant Circle. In Massachussetts a traffic circle is called a "rotary". Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Gloucester MA 01930, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Riverdale Martyrs (approx. ¾ mile away); Blynman Bridge
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(approx. 0.9 miles away); Reverend John Rogers (approx. 0.9 miles away); Gloucester Korean – Vietnam Veterans Monument (approx. 0.9 miles away); Gloucester Spanish American War Memorial (approx. 0.9 miles away); Stacy Esplanade (approx. 0.9 miles away); Gloucester World War II Monument (approx. 0.9 miles away); Gloucester Fishermen's Memorial (approx. 0.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Gloucester.
 
Chester H. Grant Circle Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Michael Herrick, September 26, 2010
2. Chester H. Grant Circle Marker
Chester H. Grant Circle Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Michael Herrick, September 26, 2010
3. Chester H. Grant Circle Marker
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on November 22, 2019. It was originally submitted on September 30, 2010, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 1,195 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos:   1, 2, 3. submitted on September 30, 2010, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.

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