World War II Illinois Veterans Memorial
The World War II Illinois Veterans Memorial, located at Oak Ridge Cemetery in Springfield, honors the 987,000 Illinois men and women who served during World War II and the 22,000 veterans who made the ultimate sacrifice. Dedicated on December 4, 2004, the memorial features a prominent 12-foot globe surrounded by engraved granite walls that commemorate significant battles and the sacrifices of veterans from multiple conflicts.
This not-for-profit organization, founded in 1999, is dedicated to maintaining the memorial and supporting various projects, including scholarships and programs that capture and share veterans' stories. Commemorative bricks are available for purchase to honor individual Illinois WWII veterans, enhancing the memorial's landscape while preserving their legacies.
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