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According to John Doherty, Director of Veterans Services, 1002 Andoverites served in the Vietnam War, and 867 in  
The Andover Veterans Office, the Patriotic Holiday Committee and Joan Patrakis authored [[Andover Veterans Memorials Walking Tour]], a handy guide to Veterans Memorials in the downtown area.
the Korean War.


[[Andover Veterans Memorials Walking Tour]]
'''The following is a list of War Monuments and Memorials in Andover:''' <br><br>


1. [[Memorial Auditorium]], located in the Town Offices & Doherty Middle School complex at 36 Bartlet Street.
See
See
*" Our Cause was Just", ''Townsman'', September 15, 2005, page 1 and 4
*"Giant Steps: New entrance underway for downtown's Memorial Auditorium," ''Andover Townsman'', July 23, 2009, p. 1.




The following is a list of War Monuments and Memorials in Andover: <br><br>
2. World War II Monument in "The Park"<br>  
See
*"Selectmen favor proposal of war monument for park," ''Eagle Tribune'', July 29, 2003.
*"Town pays tribute to WWII vets: 60 who died in combat immortalized on new memorial," ''Andover Townsman'', June 3, 2004, p. 1.
 


1. [[Memorial Auditorium]]
3. Julius Cieslik Memorial at Cuba Street Playground




2. World War II Monument in "The Park"
4. Warren C. Deyermond Memorial at [[Deyermond Field]]




3. Julius Cieslik Memorial at Cuba Street Playground
5. Elm Green Memorial, dedicated on November 11, 1995
 
[[Image:Elmgreen1.jpg|200px|thumb|left|History of Elm Green Memorial from the dedication ceremony on November 11, 1995.]]
 
[[Image:Elmgreen2.jpg|200px|thumb|left|Elm Green Memorial.]]
 


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4. Warren C. Deyermond Memorial at [[Deyermond Field]]
5. Elm Green Memorial *Dedicated on November 11, 1995




6. GAR monument Spring Grove Cemetary
6. Grand Army of the Republic monument in Spring Grove Cemetery




7. American Legion Monument Spring Grove Cemetary
7. American Legion Monument in Spring Grove Cemetery




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9. Joseph A. Horan Bataan & Corregidor Memorial Bridge
9. Joseph A. Horan Bataan & Corregidor Memorial Bridge
* see [[Bridges]]




10. Vietnam And Korean Wars Memorial on Ballard Green  
10. Vietnam And Korean Wars Memorial on Ballard Green  
* 6 men killed in Vietnam; 10 men killed in Korea.
* 1002 Andover soldiers served in the Vietnam War; 6 killed  
* 867 Andover soldiers served in the Korean War; 10 killed
* Dedicated on Novermber 11, 1995
* Dedicated on Novermber 11, 1995
* See [[Ballardvale Green Memorials]]  
See
* [[Ballardvale Green Memorials]]  
*"Our Cause was Just," ''Townsman'', September 15, 2005, page 1 and 4.




11. Korean War Veterans Memorial Bridge on Stevens Street
11. Korean War Veterans Memorial Bridge on Stevens Street, dedicated on November 11, 1995
* Dedicated on November 11, 1995




12. World War II Memorial in Free Christian Church
12. World War II Memorial in Free Christian Church


13. World War I cannon in "The Park"
See
See
* "Congregation Replaces Memorial" , ''Andover Townsman'', June 3, 2004
* "Congregation Replaces Memorial" , ''Andover Townsman'', June 3, 2004
[[Image:church.jpg|thumb|"Congregation Replaces Memorial" in the ''Andover Townsman'', June 3, 2004..click to enlarge|left]]
[[Image:church.jpg|thumb|"Congregation Replaces Memorial" in the ''Andover Townsman'', June 3, 2004..click to enlarge|left]]
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13. Andover Vietnam War Veterans Memorial
14. Andover Vietnam War Veterans Memorial
 
See
See
*"Memorial Day Unveiling: Vietnam Veterans Memorial", ''Andover Townsman'', May 25, 2006.  (Copy of article in the Andover File -- Memorials)
*"Memorial Day Unveiling: Vietnam Veterans Memorial", ''Andover Townsman'', May 25, 2006.   
 
14. Revolutionary War Monument


4 1/2 ton boulder, which bears a plaque with the names of 21 Andover men killed in the    Revolutionary War, sits on the green across from South Church on Central Street.  The monument was done as part of the town's Bicentennial in 1976.


15. Revolutionary War Monument
*4 1/2 ton boulder
*bears a plaque with the names of 21 Andover men killed in the Revolutionary War
*located on the green across from South Church on Central Street
*the monument was done as part of the town's Bicentennial in 1976
See
See
* "Revolutionary War monument is righted", ''Lawrence Eagle Tribune'', September 19, 2007, p.1
* "Revolutionary War monument is righted," ''Lawrence Eagle Tribune'', September 19, 2007, p. 1.


15. Captain George L. Street Bridge


16. Captain George L. Street Bridge
See
See
*[[Street, Captain George III]]
*"Bridge-naming 'perfect tribute' to Capt. Street," ''Eagle Tribune'', November 20, 2000, p. 1.
*"George Street's bridge naming official: Honoring the Captain," ''Andover Townsman'', November 22, 2000, p. 2.




16. Korean War Memorial scheduled to be dedicated on May 26, 2008 in The Park.
17. Korean War Memorial in "the Park," dedicated May 26, 2008  
* About 1200 Andover residents served in the Korean War.
* About 1200 Andover residents served in the Korean War.
* A 6 ft. tall stone will slant down to resemble the Korean Peninsula with a groove for the 38th parallel.
* A 6ft tall stone will slant down to resemble the Korean Peninsula with a groove for the 38th parallel.
* The memorial will stand on the southwest section of the Park.
* The memorial will stand on the southwest section of the Park.
See
*"Korean War veterans push monument plan: Unveiling likely six months away," ''Andover Townsman'', December 7, 2007, p. 1.
*"Korean War veterans get their monument," ''Eagle Tribune'', February 15, 2008. p.1.


18. World War I Cannon in "The Park"
See
See
* "Korean War veterans get their monument", ''Eagle Tribune'', February 15, 2008. p.1
*"Did You Notice? The Park's Canon has Moved! Cannon Being Restored," ''Andover Townsman'', November 23, 1994, p. 2, 31.
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For more information on War Memorials in Andover:
* The Andover File - Memorials.
*[http://www.essexcountyveterans.com/search.aspx Memorials in Essex County]


17. Memorialized on the Massachusetts Vietnam Memorial Green in Worcester:
The following soldiers are memorialized on the Massachusetts Vietnam Memorial Green in Worcester:
*George H. Belanger USMC - died at age 20 on 12/2/68
*George H. Belanger USMC - died at age 20 on 12/2/68
*Joseph Paul Candiano U.S. Army - died at age 19 on 11/12/67
*Joseph Paul Candiano U.S. Army - died at age 19 on 11/12/67
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*Richard A. Gilbreath U.S. Navy - died at age 19 on 7/22/66
*Richard A. Gilbreath U.S. Navy - died at age 19 on 7/22/66
*Brian R. Oconnor USMC - died at age 27 on 1/31/67
*Brian R. Oconnor USMC - died at age 27 on 1/31/67
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Source of this information is John Doherty, Director of Andover Veterans Affairs
For more information on War Memorials in Andover:
 
*[http://www.essexcountyveterans.com/search.aspx Memorials in Essex County]
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The Andover Veterans Office, the Patriotic Holiday Committee and Joan Patrakis authored Andover Veterans Memorials Walking Tour, a handy guide to Veterans Memorials in the downtown area.

The following is a list of War Monuments and Memorials in Andover:

1. Memorial Auditorium, located in the Town Offices & Doherty Middle School complex at 36 Bartlet Street. See

  • "Giant Steps: New entrance underway for downtown's Memorial Auditorium," Andover Townsman, July 23, 2009, p. 1.


2. World War II Monument in "The Park"
See

  • "Selectmen favor proposal of war monument for park," Eagle Tribune, July 29, 2003.
  • "Town pays tribute to WWII vets: 60 who died in combat immortalized on new memorial," Andover Townsman, June 3, 2004, p. 1.


3. Julius Cieslik Memorial at Cuba Street Playground


4. Warren C. Deyermond Memorial at Deyermond Field


5. Elm Green Memorial, dedicated on November 11, 1995

History of Elm Green Memorial from the dedication ceremony on November 11, 1995.
Elm Green Memorial.




6. Grand Army of the Republic monument in Spring Grove Cemetery


7. American Legion Monument in Spring Grove Cemetery


8. Ed Harris plaque on flagpole in front of Town Offices


9. Joseph A. Horan Bataan & Corregidor Memorial Bridge


10. Vietnam And Korean Wars Memorial on Ballard Green

  • 1002 Andover soldiers served in the Vietnam War; 6 killed
  • 867 Andover soldiers served in the Korean War; 10 killed
  • Dedicated on Novermber 11, 1995

See


11. Korean War Veterans Memorial Bridge on Stevens Street, dedicated on November 11, 1995


12. World War II Memorial in Free Christian Church


13. World War I cannon in "The Park" See

  • "Congregation Replaces Memorial" , Andover Townsman, June 3, 2004
"Congregation Replaces Memorial" in the Andover Townsman, June 3, 2004..click to enlarge



14. Andover Vietnam War Veterans Memorial See

  • "Memorial Day Unveiling: Vietnam Veterans Memorial", Andover Townsman, May 25, 2006.


15. Revolutionary War Monument

  • 4 1/2 ton boulder
  • bears a plaque with the names of 21 Andover men killed in the Revolutionary War
  • located on the green across from South Church on Central Street
  • the monument was done as part of the town's Bicentennial in 1976

See

  • "Revolutionary War monument is righted," Lawrence Eagle Tribune, September 19, 2007, p. 1.


16. Captain George L. Street Bridge See

  • "Bridge-naming 'perfect tribute' to Capt. Street," Eagle Tribune, November 20, 2000, p. 1.
  • "George Street's bridge naming official: Honoring the Captain," Andover Townsman, November 22, 2000, p. 2.


17. Korean War Memorial in "the Park," dedicated May 26, 2008

  • About 1200 Andover residents served in the Korean War.
  • A 6ft tall stone will slant down to resemble the Korean Peninsula with a groove for the 38th parallel.
  • The memorial will stand on the southwest section of the Park.

See

  • "Korean War veterans push monument plan: Unveiling likely six months away," Andover Townsman, December 7, 2007, p. 1.
  • "Korean War veterans get their monument," Eagle Tribune, February 15, 2008. p.1.


18. World War I Cannon in "The Park" See

  • "Did You Notice? The Park's Canon has Moved! Cannon Being Restored," Andover Townsman, November 23, 1994, p. 2, 31.


The following soldiers are memorialized on the Massachusetts Vietnam Memorial Green in Worcester:

  • George H. Belanger USMC - died at age 20 on 12/2/68
  • Joseph Paul Candiano U.S. Army - died at age 19 on 11/12/67
  • George F. Currier U.S. Army - died at age 29 on 11/4/1966
  • Warren C. Deyermond U.S. Army - died at age 20 on 7/14/69
  • Richard A. Gilbreath U.S. Navy - died at age 19 on 7/22/66
  • Brian R. Oconnor USMC - died at age 27 on 1/31/67

For more information on War Memorials in Andover:

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