Memorial Wall of Names

The Memorial Wall of Names includes the names of servicemen and civilians affected by WWII on Guam.

War in the Pacific National Historical Park

Quick Facts

Location:

Asan Bay Overlook

Significance:

Memorial to the soldiers and civilian of Guam impacted by WWII

Amenities

5 listed

Cellular Signal, Historical/Interpretive Information/Exhibits, Pets Allowed, Scenic View/Photo Spot, Wheelchair Accessible

Often monuments and memorials contain the names of leaders of nations or high-ranking military officials and rightfully so. This memorial wall of honor, sacrifice, and remembrance, however, also includes the names of the ordinary men who fought with extraordinary bravery on the front lines and the names of the civilians who suffered the consequences of nations at war, many paying the ultimate sacrifice.

During the dedication of the Memorial Wall on July 19, 1944, Dr. Robert A. Underwood, Guam's congressional delegate, said:

This Memorial Wall will honor not only the valor of the soldier, sailor, airman and especially the Marine, but the sacrifice and dignity of our island elders—i manaina-ta—whose own story, courage and contributions have at times not been given the recognition they deserve.

This park, this wall, stands as a great testimony to the courage, heroism and sacrifice of two groups of people who came together in the name of freedom some 50 years ago—one was in uniform and the other was in rags; one used weapons of war and the other used tools for survival; one came in from the sea and the other came down from the hills; one left their families behind and the other tried to keep their families with them; and one liberated the island from without while the other liberated the island from within.

The Asan Bay Overlook Memorial Wall contains the names of the 1,880 U.S. servicemen who died in the 1941 seizure of Guam and while retaking the island in 1944 during the Battle of Guam. It also includes the names of the 1,170 people of Guam who died during the war and the 14,721 who suffered atrocities during the occupation and battles.

Learn more about the creation of the Memorial Wall or download the complete list of names.

Memorial Wall of Names

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The Asan Bay Overlook Memorial Wall contains both the names of the U.S. soldiers killed on Guam during World War II and the civilians who were killed or suffered atrocities during the Imperial Japanese occupation and battles.