Pensacola World War II Memorial - Pensacola, FL
N 30° 24.774 W 087° 12.196
16R E 480477 N 3364556
Memorial honoring the 16 million men and women who served on land, at sea, in the air, and at home during World War II.
Waymark Code: WMGZK8
Location: Florida, United States
Date Posted: 04/28/2013
Views: 11
The Pensacola World War II Memorial is located in the northeast corner of Admiral Mason Park on Bayfront Parkway. The Park also contains World War I, Korean War, Vietnam War (a half-scale version of the "Wall") and Combat Wounded Memorials.
The memorial is a fifty-foot stone circle. Centered in the circle is a large granite "II" with a bronze V-for-victory. Four life-size bronze figures representing the Army, Army Air Corps, Navy and Marines
surround the "II". A fifth life-size bronze figure of an Army nurse stands to the side. The dedication text, "This memorial is dedicated to the 16 million men and women who served on land, At sea, in the air, and at home during World War II. Our nation shall be forever grateful to those who defended freedom and our American way of life.", is engraved in the walkway into the memorial.
This impressive memorial was designed and sculpted by Bob Rasmussen.
Property Permission: Public
Access instructions: Public park.
Website for Waymark: [Web Link]
Location of waymark:
Admiral Mason Park on Bayfront Parkway
Pensacoa, FL USA
Commemoration: This memorial is dedicated to the 16 million men and women who served on land, at sea, in the air, and at home during World War II.
Date of Dedication: Not listed
Access times: Not listed
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