United States Merchant Marine / U.S. Navy Armed Guard
The United States Merchant Marine
In recognition of those who serve
their country in war and peace time
to those 250,000 who served in world war II
to those 670 who were taken prisoner
to those 6,700 plus who gave their lives
and
to the countless number who served
since this country’s founding
We gratefully dedicate this memorial
to the forgotten service.
American Merchant Marine Veterans
Viking Chapter
of
Minnesota
Dedicated May 22, 1999
(other side) U.S. Navy Armed Guard • VETERANS • We Aim to Deliver
In recognition of the 144,970
United States Naval Armed Guard
who stood the watches and manned the guns
on the merchant marine ships.
They were there to provide firepower
to protect the ship and cargo transported
to the battle zones during World War II.
In memory of the 1,810
United States Naval Armed Guard
who died in action.
We gratefully dedicate this memorial
in their honor.
Minnesota Veterans of the United States
Naval Armed Guard of World War II.
Marker can be reached from Canal Park Drive, on the left when traveling south.
Courtesy hmdb.org
