Memorial to University of Delaware Veterans of World War II - Newark, Delaware - Smithsonian Art Inventory Sculptures on Waymarking.com

The memorial is has a inscribed plaque with a relief of an eagle with spread wings. The plaque lists 66 names and class years of University former students who died in World War II. The plaque is mounted on a rough cut stone boulder. It is inscribe:

IN MEMORIAM
TO THE MEN OF THE
UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE
WHO DIED IN THE SERVICE OF THEIR COUNTRY
DURING WORLD WAR II

<lists of names in four columns>

PRESENTED BY MR. AND MRS. L.E. STAFFORD, SR., 1947

The memorial is located along The Green in front of Mitchell Hall. The Green is a tree lined area with walkways leading to various classrooms and dormitories.

TITLE: Memorial to University of Delaware Veterans of World War II ARTIST(S): Unknown DATE: 1947 MEDIUM: Relief plaque: bronze; Base: stone, possibly granite. CONTROL NUMBER: IAS 78740006 Direct Link to the Individual Listing in the Smithsonian Art Inventory: [Web Link] PHYSICAL LOCATION: University of Delaware Mitchell Hall, east side Newark, Delaware DIFFERENCES NOTED BETWEEN THE INVENTORY LISTING AND YOUR OBSERVATIONS AND RESEARCH: None noted.

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