From collection Eastern Illustrating & Publishing Company Collection
Sailors and Soldiers Monument, Sandwich, Mass. 1
Sailors and Soldiers Monument, Sandwich, Mass. Obelisk monument with soldier standing atop with rifle. Tablet on face of base reads " Presented by William Eaton to his native town of Sandwich, Mass. As a memorial to his father, James R. Eaton, May 30, 1911. Erected as a memorial to the soldiers and sailors from this town, brave defenders of the union and the flag, we honor their noble deeds. "Let us have Peace". Note: bottom right of plate missing.