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Newport World War II Memorial - Newport, Rhode Island
N 41° 29.495 W 071° 18.704
19T E 307024 N 4595909
A memorial to the Veterans of Newport who lost their lives in World War II.
Waymark Code: WM73Q1
Location: Rhode Island, United States
Date Posted: 08/28/2009
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This memorial to the veterans of World War II stands on the grounds of the Newport City Hall in Newport, Rhode Island. The monument is a large piece of carved granite bearing the individual names of the veterans from Newport who lost their lives during World War II. The memorial is located on the lawn of the Newport City Hall, with a small stone path leading up to the memorial. The area immediately surrounding the memorial is of landscaped grass and flowers. The inscription “WORLD WAR II” is inscribed at the top the monument with the word, “THESE HONORED DEAD NEWPORT MOURNS.” This monument was “Erected from funds raised by American Legion Post 7.”
Property Permission: Public
![](/images/spacer.gif) Access instructions: Memorial located on the grounds of the Newport City Hall
![](/images/spacer.gif) Location of waymark: 43 Broadway Newport, RI USA 02840
![](/images/spacer.gif) Commemoration: Veterans of Newport who died in World War II
![](/images/spacer.gif) Date of Dedication: Not listed
![](/images/spacer.gif) Access times: Not listed
![](/images/spacer.gif) Website for Waymark: Not listed
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