Lakewood in Chautauqua County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Lakewood Honor Roll
Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, July 15, 2017
1. Lakewood Honor Roll Marker
Inscription.
Lakewood Honor Roll. . You are standing at the exact site of the former World War II Honor Roll. In 1941 our nation was plunged into World War II, and immediately sons and daughters gave up their regular lives to serve our country. The village in March 1942 constructed this honor roll to recognize their commitments. They took the initiative as there was no American Legion Post or museum. Pike Ward, a local artist, Proceeded to paint the names of the enlistees. By the time the war ended, over 200 residents of the village had been placed on the board. In time, the board mysteriously disappeared during the late 50's. Upon searching, it was never found. Fortunately a picture had been taken with all the names visible. The Lakewood Museum saw fit to honor these heros and so set on the project, inviting the American Legion Post #1286 to join them. The drive was successful and reproduced by Hanson Sign Companies of Falconer, NY. After problems of placing the board in the village, it was placed at the American Legion, post #1286 at 124 Chautauqua Avenue where it can be viewed. , We would like to thank the following who made this Honor Roll possible. [names follow]
You are standing at the exact site of the former World War II Honor Roll. In 1941 our nation was plunged into World War II, and immediately sons and daughters gave up their regular lives to serve our country. The village in March 1942 constructed this honor roll to recognize their commitments. They took the initiative as there was no American Legion Post or museum. Pike Ward, a local artist, Proceeded to paint the names of the enlistees. By the time the war ended, over 200 residents of the village had been placed on the board. In time, the board mysteriously disappeared during the late 50's. Upon searching, it was never found. Fortunately a picture had been taken with all the names visible. The Lakewood Museum saw fit to honor these heros and so set on the project, inviting the American Legion Post #1286 to join them. The drive was successful and reproduced by Hanson Sign Companies of Falconer, NY. After problems of placing the board in the village, it was placed at the American Legion, post #1286 at 124 Chautauqua Avenue where it can be viewed.
We would like to thank the following who made this Honor Roll possible. [names follow]
Erected 2013 by Lakewood History Committee. (Marker Number 13.)
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, World II.
Location.
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42° 6.344′ N, 79° 19.569′ W. Marker is in Lakewood, New York, in Chautauqua County. Memorial is at the intersection of East Terrace Avenue and Chautauqua Avenue, on the right when traveling west on East Terrace Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Lakewood NY 14750, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, July 15, 2017
2. Lakewood Honor Roll Marker
Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, July 15, 2017
3. Lakewood Honor Roll
At the American Legion Post in Lakewood as described on the marker.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 21, 2017. It was originally submitted on July 21, 2017, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. This page has been viewed 228 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on July 21, 2017, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York.
