World War II Memorials and Monuments

During World War II, 14,721 CHamoru suffered atrocities during the Imperial Japanese occupation and the Battle of Guam. 55,165 American soldiers fought during the seizure of Guam and the Battle of Guam. 1,880 paid the ultimate price.

War in the Pacific National Historical Park has recorded the names of the soldiers who lost their life in the conflict and the civilians on Guam who survived the tragedy of war. Monuments to their bravery and endurance can be found throughout the park.

World War II Memorials at Asan Bay Overlook

World War II Memorials at Asan Beach

World War II Memorials at Ga'an Point

Ga'an Point Memorial

The Ga'an Point Memorial was created in June 1980 at the behest of visiting Japanese officials. The flags of the United States, Japan, and Guam fly in memory of everyone who died during the conflict on Guam.

On Guam, 1,880 American soldiers died during the fighting, while approximately 17,500 Japanese soldiers were either killed in action, died of their wounds, or committed suicide rather than surrender. 1,170 CHamoru were killed during the Imperial Japanese occupation and the battle of Guam, while another 14,721 suffered atrocities during the war.

Regardless of nationality or political ideology, all who fought on Guam fought bravely. Some fought for deeply held personal beliefs. Most fought because their country asked them to. All sacrificed greatly, and in many cases, they sacrificed their own lives.