Exeter, New Hampshire War Memorials

Mother Town and Soldier Son

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Exeter, NH 03833, USA

About This Memorial

The Gale Park War Memorial in Exeter, New Hampshire, created by renowned sculptor Daniel Chester French in 1922, commemorates local participants of World War I. French, who also designed the Lincoln Memorial statue, crafted a bronze sculpture depicting a mother guiding her soldier son toward duty. The memorial bears an inscription expressing veneration for the fallen, gratitude for survivors, and trust in future generations' patriotism. Erected shortly after French's Lincoln statue unveiling, this work represents Exeter's tribute to its sons and daughters who served in the Great War. The memorial stands as both an artistic achievement and a poignant reminder of community sacrifice during WWI.

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Reviews

2/3/2023

"I am a native son of Exeter (c:1939) Gale Park is the principal site of Memorial Day observances in Exeter. Prayers are offered, the National Anthem is played, the Speaker Of The Day is heard, the National Flag is attended to, a salute is fired and TAPS sounded. Newcomers to Exeter are encouraged to attend. Temporary seating is provided for any who need it. A wreath is laid, a salute is fired and TAPS sounded at Swazey Park and the Parade steps off from there. Wreaths are also laid at the individual war memorials at the Town Offices, at the Historical Society on the way to Gale Park and at the Exeter Cemetery following. Our town is blessed to have recieved such generous gifts over its long and distinguished history."