New Britain, Connecticut War Memorials

National Iwo Jima Memorial in New Britain, Connecticut

National Iwo Jima Memorial

4.9

1 Iwo Jima Way, New Britain, CT 06053, USA

(203) 859-4578
Visit Website

Hours:

  • Monday: Open 24 hours
  • Tuesday: Open 24 hours
  • Wednesday: Open 24 hours
  • Thursday: Open 24 hours
  • Friday: Open 24 hours
  • Saturday: Open 24 hours
  • Sunday: Open 24 hours

About This Memorial

The National Iwo Jima Memorial is a memorial park honoring veterans of World War II, specifically commemorating the Battle of Iwo Jima. It was conceived and built by the Iwo Jima Survivors Association and dedicated on February 23, 1995, 50 years after the iconic flag raising. The monument features the names of 100 Connecticut men who died in the battle, with 100 flags flown in their honor. Its purpose is to remember the 6,821 Americans who lost their lives on Iwo Jima and to educate the public about their sacrifice. The memorial's design includes an eternal flame and is maintained through donations to preserve this tribute to wartime heroism.

Tags Visitors Mentioned

beautiful place dedication. jima reflection generation because reflect clean quiet itself scenic. passed memorial dedicated branches memorial. before flame freedoms serene. represented bustle driveway. small surrounding fence tucked representing every hustle involved soldier. spaces. greatest parking honor benches appreciate eternal blocks statir circular several tables. grasso there great assumed) perfect field americans. rocks enjoy bottles soldiers about jima. world city. area blvd. there. serene truly people thankful flags niece

Reviews

10/14/2024

"Small but clean and scenic. Several benches, but no tables. Small circular driveway. No parking spaces."