Middletown in Middlesex County, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)

Middletown World War I Monument

Photographed By Michael Herrick, November 1, 2009

1. Middletown World War I Monument

[ west plaque ]

Inscription.
[ West plaque ] 1917 The World War 1918
In Grateful Remberance Of
The Soldiers and Sailors From
Middletown
Who Died in the
Service of Their Country
On These Battlefields
Or on the High Seas
Or by the Pestilence
That Walketh in Darkness
Or the Destruction
That Wasteth at Noonday
Chemin des Dames
Seicheprey
Chateau Thierry
Saint Mihiel
Marcheville
Verdun
Argonne – Meuse

[ East plaque ] 1917 The World War 1918
This Memorial
Is a Tribute to Our Heroic Dead
Let it Also be an Inspiration to the Living
To be Loyal to the Ideals of Our Nation
For Which These men Died Whose Names
Are Here Recorded and to
Future Generations Let it be a Reminder
Of the Solemn Trust Committed to Them
Carl E. Allison • William B. Bates • Allyn M.C. Berrie • Gek Borus • Gustave E. Carlson, Corp. • Arvid A. Cederholm, Sergt. • Earl R. Clark • Clarence Coe • Jeremiah J. Coleman • William H. Coughlin • Ernest W. Crosley • Clinton deForest • John D. Dunigan • Maurice P. Dwyer • Herbert Eckersley, Orderly • James Geary, C.P.O. • Guiseppe Giardino • Joseph A. Grace, Sergt. • Edward Gulstrand • Fred L. Hall • Lyman B. Hoops, Lieut.

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• Arthur L. Johnson • Aubrey G. King • Joseph Kowaleski • Alfonso Lese • Michael E. McDonald • Sebastiano Milardo • Raphael Paone • Angelo Piccolo • Wesley E. Rich, Corp. • Raymond M. Roberts • Sebastian Romano • Maury J. Shea, Sergt. • Steven C. Smith, Jr. • Robert M. Wilcox, Corp. • John W. Zawisza

Topics. This historical marker and monument is listed in this topic list: War, World I. A significant historical year for this entry is 1917.

Location. 41° 33.603′ N, 72° 39.428′ W. Marker is in Middletown, Connecticut, in Middlesex County. Marker is at the intersection of Washington Street (Connecticut Route 66) and Veterans Way, on the right when traveling east on Washington Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Middletown CT 06457, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Middletown World War II Monument (a few steps from this marker); Middletown Korea Vietnam Monument (a few steps from this marker); Washington Green (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Russell House (about 400 feet away); 24th Regiment Connecticut Volunteers Monument (about 500 feet away); St. Sebastian Church (approx. ¼ mile away); The Wangunks and Indian Hill (approx. ¼ mile away); Russell Library (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Middletown.

Photographed By Michael Herrick, November 1, 2009

2. Middletown World War I Monument

[ east plaque ]

Photographed By Michael Herrick, November 1, 2009

3. Middletown World War I Monument

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on November 7, 2009, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 1,110 times since then and 46 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 7, 2009, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.