Recognizing Historical Milford Heroes

Matt Sissick and Braden Butler | April 25, 2024

Front Angle of Infantry Monument The Infantry Monument is located across the street from Colony Grill and was dedicated August 13, 1995, photo taken March 16, 2024.

Milford is a small coastline city with many historic attractions around town. But what sticks out the most and doesn’t get credited enough are the memorials in Downtown Milford.

People see these historical monuments as they are shopping or getting food and do not know what they are or why they are important. The statutes are scattered all around the Milford Green Downtown.

All of these memorials have many different meanings, from recognizing soldiers in Vietnam to the Milford fire department memorial. Monuments like these should be recognized more by those who visit the green to learn more about the town in which they live.

Bell Monument
A memorial bell honors H.S Knapp who served in the Spanish-American war and World War I. Photo taken March 16, 2024.
(Matt Sissick)

Milford Fire Department Memorial
The Milford Fire Department Memorial is dedicated to all deceased volunteer firemen of the Milford Fire Department by the volunteers. Engines Arctic co No.1,Fort Trumbull Beach Fire Co No.2, Myrtle Beach Engine Co No.3, Devon Hose Co. No.4, Woodmont Engine Co. N0.5, Point Beach Engine Co. No.6. Photo taken March 16, 2024.
(Matt Sissick)

Bell Monument Wide Angle
The bell is located across the street from the Key Bank downtown. Dedicated in 1916 to those who lost their loves in a fire. Photo taken March 16, 2024.
(Braden Butler)

The Milford Green’s oldest civil war monument is engraved with the locations of the four major battles (Fort Fisher, Port Hudson, Gettysburg, and Appomattox). Dedicated August 31, 1888. Braden Butler

Korea Monument
The Korea Monument is on the same monument as the Vietnam two soldiers and is located on the opposite side of the Vietnam plaque. It was the first monument on the green and was put there after a Veterans Day parade in 1986. Photo taken March 16, 2024.
(Matt Sissick)

Vietnam Monument
A Vietnam statue stands tall on the Milford Green. This piece was created by artist-sculptor John J. Blair to show a visible sign of bravery and dedication, dedicated November 9, 1986.
(Matt Sissick)

Side Angle of Infantry Monument
A small American flag was placed by this monument to recognize those who have fallen in WWII (1941-1945) that are honored in the monument. Photo taken March 16, 2024.
(Braden Butler)

WWII Monument
The soldiers portrayed in the monument resemble the Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, and Women’s corps dedicated to those who served in WWII. Photo taken March 16, 2o24
(Matt Sissick)

Back Angle of Civil War Monument
A 13 gun salute was used after the monument was placed on the green to show a sign of respect to the fallen soldiers. Located across the street from Tony’s Bike Shop, photo taken March 16, 2024.
(Braden Butler)

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About the Contributors

Matt Sissick, Staff Writer

I’m Matt Sissick I am junior at Foran High. I am a staff writer for the Mane Street Mirror this is my first year in journalism. I’m a member of the ski and snowboard club and a member of the lacrosse team. I enjoy hanging out with friends in my free time, sports, going to the gym, listening to music, and watching movies.

Braden Butler, Staff Writer

Hi my name is Braden Butler I am a staff writer at Joseph A. Foran High School. I am a member of the lacrosse team and I enjoy going to the gym and playing other sports in my free time. And I listen to music in my free time.