World War I Memorial, (sculpture).

World War I Memorial, (sculpture).

Cadorin, Ettore, 1876-1952, sculptor.

World War I Memorial, (sculpture).

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Relief plaques: bronze; Base: stone.

Overall: approx. H. 7 ft.; Base: approx. W. 4 ft.

(On lower right side of upper relief plaque on front of base:) E. CADORIN (On upper plaque on back of base:) (Emblem)/DEDICATED TO THE MEN/WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES IN/THE SERVICE OF THEIR COUNTRY/WORLD WAR II/(List of twenty-one names in two columns)/PRESENTED BY/THE CITIZENS OF EDGEWATER (On lower left plaque on back of base:) (Emblem)/DEDICATED TO THE MEN/WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES IN/THE SERVICE OF THEIR COUNTRY/WORLD WAR I/(List of four names in two columns)/PRESENTED BY/THE CITIZENS OF EDGEWATER/MAY 30, 1989 (On lower center plaque on back of base:) TO THOSE WHO SERVED/IN THE PROTECTION OF/THEIR COUNTRY DURING/THE KOREAN WAR/DEDICATED NOVEMBER 11, 1994/AMERICAN LEGION POST 116 (On lower right plaque on back of base:) (Emblem)/DEDICATED TO THE MEN/WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES IN/THE SERVICE OF THEIR COUNTRY/VIETNAM WAR/(List of five names follows)/PRESENTED BY/THE CITIZENS OF EDGEWATER/MAY 30, 1989 signed

Two relief plaques affixed to the front of tall upright slab. The upper plaque depicts a sailor, a soldier, and a marine. The three figures, dressed in military uniforms, stand side-by-side with arms interlinked. The sailor, at the far left, raises his proper right arm and point to the left side of the relief plaque. In the distance at the far left of the plaque is a ship out to sea. The figure at the far right holds a rifle by the barrel with his lowered proper left hand. The lower relief plaque depicts a seated allegorical female figure, dressed in flowing robes, who raises her proper right arm while holding onto a flagpole and unfurled flag with her proper left hand. To the right of the female figure is a list of names. Garlands hang across the top of the relief and two wreaths decorate the lower corners. Four plaques are affixed to the back of the base.

History -- United States -- World War I

History -- United States -- World War II

History -- United States -- Korean War

History -- United States -- Vietnam War

Occupation -- Military -- Soldier

Occupation -- Military -- Sailor

Occupation -- Military -- Marine

Architecture -- Boat -- Warship

Outdoor Sculpture -- New Jersey -- Edgewater

Located Route 5 & River Road Intersection, Edgewater, New Jersey

Dedicated to those who gave their lives in World War I, World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War. Presented by the citizens of Edgewater, New Jersey. IAS files contain transcription of names inscribed on plaques on back of base.

Save Outdoor Sculpture, New Jersey survey, 1996.

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