World War II Monument
Located on the Museum's grounds is the
State of Maine Monument to World War II. It is an exact bronze casting
of the Museum's WWII Willys Jeep.
The Jeep's driver is the sculptured likeness of Charlie Flanagan killed
in WWII and Galen's Cole's best boyhood friend. The monument was constructed
and dedicated as the Maine State World War II Memorial by Gov. Angus
King on October 11, 1997.
Purple Heart Memorial
The Purple Heart is awarded to members
of the armed forces of the U.S. who are wounded by an instrument of war
in the hands of the enemy. It is specifically
a combat decoration. the Military Order of the Purple Heart Memorial was dedicated
on the lawn of the Cole Land Transportation Museum by Governor John Baldacci
on August 7, 2003.
Vietnam Memorial: 3 Person Bronze Statue
Galen Cole with the
help of his son, Gary Cole, found Maine residents Glen and Diane Hines
who were commissioned to create this 3 person sculpture of a wounded
soldier being assisted by another soldier and a nurse. The soldier on the left
was modeled in the image of Eric Wardwell who was killed in action. It was
dedicated May 31, 2004.
Vietnam Memorial: Huey Helicopter UH-1D
This Huey Helicopter
was found at Patrick Air Force Base in Florida and served in Vietnam during
the war. At one time is suffered a crash landing but was
recovered and placed back into service. It was placed on September 12, 2003.
Vietnam Memorial: M-60 Tank
This tank was a dream of Galen
Cole which became a reality. This Vietnam Era tank was erected with the
help of the Maine Army National Guard who helped
mount it in 1999.
Vietnam Memorial: Black Granite Monument
This black granite
monument lists all 339 Maine KIA-MIA who fought in the Vietnam War. It
was dedicated May 31, 2004.
Hours:
9:00AM-5:00PM | Seven Days a Week | May 1 - Nov. 11 Admission Pricing: Adult $6.00 | Seniors 62 and over $4.00 | Children
under 19 Free
AAA members $1.00 off Adult admission | FREE
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