A rusted anti-aircraft gun on Attu Island in the Aleutians

Rusted large gun with a plaque on the tundra
Photo By/Credit
Lisa Hupp/USFWS
Date Shot/Created
05/25/2023
Media Usage Rights/License
Public Domain
Image
The plaque on this anti-aircraft gun on Attu Island reads: "A grateful nation remembers those who sacrificed to preserve freedom for Attu during WWII." This memorial is a testament to their courage and devotion. Dedicated on June 16, 1993.
Facility
Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge
Ecosystem
Coastal
Marine
Subject tags
Historic sites
History
Islands
Memorial
Military