Anchor from the U.S.S. Aaron Ward, Elgin, Illinois
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.
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Date of Installation:
September 6, 1971
Organization Responsible for Installation:
Mr. and Mrs. Schroeder
Memorial War Era(s):
WWII
Location:
Bluff City Cemetery 945 Bluff City Road Elgin, Illinois 60120
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Published on December 21, 2020