World War II, Burke

Purpose:

War Memorial

Location: (Street, Park, GPS)

At the intersection of 233 Central Ave and Hanson Street

Date Installed:

1952

Date or Era Referenced:

World War II

Description:

A granite stone on a concrete base with wording etched into the front and back of the stone. The marker is placed on a planted green that separates a busy main street from a small parking lot for a local business.

Wording:

Front: In memory of Maurice J. Burke W.T. 1st Class on destroyer Maddox U.S. Navy, born August 26, 1899. Lost in Action July 11, 1943.

Sponsored by the Dover Federated Garden Clubs 1952.

Back: The Price of Liberty

Affiliations:

Sponsored by the Dover Federated Garden Clubs 1952.

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