Springfield, Illinois War Memorials

World War II Illinois Veterans Memorial

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1441 Monument Ave, Springfield, IL 62702, USA

About This Memorial

The World War II Illinois Veterans Memorial, located at Oak Ridge Cemetery in Springfield, Illinois, honors the 987,000 men and women from Illinois who served during World War II, including the 22,000 who made the ultimate sacrifice. Dedicated on December 4, 2004, the memorial features a 12-foot white concrete globe symbolizing the global scale of the war, flanked by two granite walls detailing major battles and quotes from political and military leaders. The plaza includes over 2,400 engraved granite bricks commemorating individual veterans, with space for 3,700 total. Designed by Isaksen-Glerum Architects, the memorial also serves as an educational resource with veteran stories, interviews, and photos collected through the Illinois Veterans Classroom Project. It primarily commemorates World War II but also includes references to other conflicts like the Korean and Vietnam Wars through additional interviews and stories.

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Reviews

6/12/2022

"Review Date: March 11th, 2014 A touching tribute to those who fell/went missing in the battles of World War II. Located in Oak Ridge Cemetery, this Memorial was dedicated in December of 2004 to the 980,000+ military persons of Illinois who lost their lives in World War II. Thank you to all of those who have served and are still active in the Military. Nearby, there is an Illinois Korean War Memorial and an Illinois Vietnam Veterans Memorial. So if you are visiting this one, walk on over to the others and pay your respects."