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Review & FAQ:
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What is the US Submarine Veterans of WWII National Memorial East?
- Built to honor the submarine veterans of World War II, the US Submarine Veterans of WWII National Memorial East features a large Wall of Honor and several monuments dedicated to fallen soldiers.
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What features does the memorial have?
- The memorial includes a Wall of Honor, a series of monuments, and a walkway lined with plaques listing submarines and soldiers lost during the war.
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When was the Wall of Honor dedicated?
- The Wall of Honor was officially dedicated in 1994 to commemorate those who lost their lives.
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How many names are listed on the Wall of Honor?
- The Wall of Honor lists the names of more than 3,600 submarine soldiers who lost their lives in combat during World War II.
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What is a notable feature of the memorial?
- One of the most notable features is the tower of the Flasher, a submarine that sank more tonnage of Japanese vessels than any other submarine during the war.
Bridge St, Groton, CT 06340
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