The anchor of the U.S.S. Aaron Ward was given to the Navy Club in memory of a son who was serving on this destroyer when he was killed in 1945. The anchor was rededicated by the Elgin Civic Association and The Elgin Trade's Council in 1971.
Installation Date:
06 Sep 1971
Organization Responsible for Installation:
Mr. and Mrs. Schroeder
Memorial War Era(s):
- WWII
Memorial Condition:
Average
Location:
Bluff City Cemetery 945 Bluff City Road Elgin, Illinois 60120