NEWPORT, R.I. (AP) — A World War I monument in Rhode Island will once again bear the names of soldiers who died fighting.
The bronze plaques were stolen decades ago. Newport received a grant to restore its memorial. The plaques will be unveiled on Memorial Day.
Mayor Harry Winthrop says it’s important to remember these soldiers and their sacrifices.
The U.S. World War I Centennial Commission and the Pritzker Military Museum and Library in Chicago are helping communities restore their memorials.
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One hundred matching grants were awarded to recognize the centennial of the war’s end, Nov. 11, 2018
The public is invited to the re-dedication ceremony of the Miantonomi Memorial Tower in Miantonomi Memorial Park at 1:30 p.m. Monday.
Two Honor Roll plaques will commemorate the 56 men from Newport who died during WWI.