Shea - Magrath Memorial and Wall of Remembrance
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JATurtle
N 41° 04.976 W 073° 23.853
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The "Shea - Magrath Memorial and Wall of Remembrance" stands quietly in a corner of Norwalk’s public beach.
Waymark Code: WM1387
Location: Connecticut, United States
Date Posted: 01/01/2007
Views: 39
This memorial stands quietly in a corner of a public beach and park in Norwalk, CT. Plaques affixed to a brick remember the names of local heroes who died in numerous wars and other military actions, protecting our nation’s interests. Daniel Shea and John Magrath are both recipients of the Medal of Honor during World War II.
Type of Memorial: Multi-War Memorial
Wars mentioned (Multi-war only):
World War II
Korea
Vietnam
Iraq
In Honor Of: Magrath, John D. and Shea, Daniel John
Who Put it Here?: The Town of Norwalk
Description of Memorial:
This memorial stands quietly in a corner of a public beach and park in Norwalk, CT. Plaques affixed to a brick remember the names of local heroes who died in numerous wars and other military actions, protecting our nation’s interests. Daniel Shea and John Magrath are both recipients of the Medal of Honor during World War II.
Marker Text: Not listed
Date of dedication: Not listed
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