Fort Hamilton in Brooklyn in Kings County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Fort Hamilton World War I Memorial
Photographed By Erik Lander, February 5, 2012
1. Fort Hamilton World War I Memorial Marker
Erected by the citizens of Fort Hamilton in memory of our men who died in the World War and in honor of those who answered their country's call.
(List of Names)
Erected by the Fifth Assembly District Memorial Committee.
Topics. This historical marker and memorial is listed in this topic list: War, World I. A significant historical year for this entry is 1917.
Location. 40° 36.983′ N, 74° 1.844′ W. Marker is in Brooklyn, New York, in Kings County. It is in Fort Hamilton. Marker is on 4th Avenue near 5th Avenue and 95th Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Brooklyn NY 11209, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. 1916 Easter Rising Memorial Marker (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); John J. Carty Park (about 800 feet away); a different marker also named John J. Carty Park (about 800 feet away); Giovanni da Verrazano (approx. 0.2 miles away); First Resistance to British Arms in NY (approx. 0.4 miles away); The Dover Patrol (approx. 0.4 miles away); Vietnam War Memorial (approx. 0.4 miles away); John Paul Jones (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Brooklyn.
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Photographed By Larry Gertner, August 17, 2013
2. Fort Hamilton World War I Memorial
Front view, showing Honor Roll plaque
Photographed By Larry Gertner, August 17, 2013
3. Fort Hamilton World War I Memorial Marker
Honor Roll- Left panel
Photographed By Larry Gertner, August 17, 2013
4. Fort Hamilton World War I Memorial Marker
Honor Roll - Right panel
Photographed By Larry Gertner, August 17, 2013
5. Fort Hamilton World War I Memorial
Rear view, showing plaque continuing the Honor Roll
Photographed By Larry Gertner, August 17, 2013
6. Fort Hamilton World War I Memorial
Rear Honor Roll plaque
Photographed By Larry Gertner, June 19, 2017
7. Fort Hamilton World War I Memorial locale
The memorial is at the angle formed by the meeting of 4th and 5th Avenues at 95th Street.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 5, 2012, by Erik Lander of Brooklyn, New York. This page has been viewed 1,007 times since then and 46 times this year. Last updated on July 23, 2019, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. Photos: 1. submitted on February 5, 2012, by Erik Lander of Brooklyn, New York. 2. submitted on May 21, 2016, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 3, 4. submitted on May 27, 2016, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 5, 6. submitted on May 21, 2016, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 7. submitted on June 19, 2017, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
