Highland Falls World War II Memorial Marker

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Highland Falls in Orange County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Highland Falls World War II Memorial

By Bill Coughlin, February 12, 2012

1. Highland Falls World War II Memorial Marker

Inscription. In memory of those
who made the supreme sacrifice
for God and Country
World War II

Elmer Blake • Harold D. Bock • Concetta Costagna • Charles W. Erichson • Raymond J. Flanders • Leon Harer, Jr. • M. Joseph Hogan • John J. Monahan • Joseph F. Murphy • Owen S. Murphy • William T. Murphy • Gerda Mulack • Joseph O’Laughlin • William Pfiel • Edward A. Rafferty • William E. Rafferty • Leon DesRosiers • Charles Sweat • John E. Shull • Calvin Tompkins • Thomas Tompkins • Francis S. Waldron • Richard S. Wiener

Location. 41° 22.134′ N, 73° 57.957′ W. Marker is in Highland Falls, New York, in Orange County. Marker is at the intersection of Main Street and Veterans Way, on the left when traveling south on Main Street. Click for map. Marker is located in Memorial Park in Highland Falls. Marker is in this post office area: Highland Falls NY 10928, United States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Highlands War Memorial (here, next to this marker); Highlands Korea & Vietnam Memorial (here, next to this marker); Highlands World War I Memorial (here, next to this marker); John Burroughs (a few steps from this marker); Freedom Road (within shouting distance of this marker); 100th Anniversary of Highland Falls (about 600 feet away, in a direct line); Citizen’s National Bank (about 700 feet away); Buttermilk Falls (approx. 0.2 miles away). Click for a list of all markers in Highland Falls.

By Bill Coughlin, February 12, 2012

2. Highland Falls World War II Memorial Marker

Highland Falls World War II Memorial Photo, Click for full size

By Bill Coughlin, February 12, 2012

3. Highland Falls World War II Memorial

Memorial Park Photo, Click for full size

By Bill Coughlin, February 12, 2012

4. Memorial Park

The Highland Falls World War II Memorial is located in Memorial Park in Highland Falls.

Credits. This page originally submitted on February 22, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of North Arlington, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 226 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on February 22, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of North Arlington, New Jersey.