Milford in New Haven County, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)

Milford World War II Memorial

Photographed By Michael Herrick, January 7, 2010

1. Milford World War II Memorial Marker

[ the same tablet is mounted on both sides of the base ]

Inscription. Dedicated To All
Who Served
1941 1945
World War II

Topics. This historical marker and memorial is listed in this topic list: War, World II. A significant historical year for this entry is 1941.

Location. 41° 13.305′ N, 73° 3.472′ W. Marker is in Milford, Connecticut, in New Haven County. Marker is at the intersection of Broad Street (Connecticut Route 162) and Armory Lane, on the left when traveling north on Broad Street. Located on the Milford Green. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Milford CT 06460, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Milford (within shouting distance of this marker); Milford Volunteer Fire Department (within shouting distance of this marker); Milford Memorial Flag Pole (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Monument (about 500 feet away); Landing Site (about 600 feet away); Milford Memorial Stone Bridge (about 700 feet away); Simon Lake's Explorer Submarine (about 700 feet away); Milford Korea - Vietnam Monument (about 800 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Milford.

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began a search for my grandfather. I do not recall too much about him and my mother does not have too much information on him. In searching I found this with his name listed on the marker, Joseph VonDietsch! I knew he was from Bridgeport, and served in the Army during WWII. Thank you!!

— Submitted March 29, 2012, by Angela Hope McElwain of Clarksburg, West Virginia.

Milford World War II Memorial image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Michael Herrick, January 7, 2010

2. Milford World War II Memorial

south side

Photographed By Michael Herrick, January 7, 2010

3. Milford World War II Memorial

north side

Photographed By Michael Herrick, January 7, 2010

4. Milford World War II Memorial

east side

Photographed By Zeke Ferrante, August 23, 2014

5. Milford World War II Memorial Marker

Photographed By Zeke Ferrante, August 23, 2014

6. Milford World War II Memorial Marker

Photographed By Zeke Ferrante, August 23, 2014

7. Milford World War II Memorial Marker

Photographed By Zeke Ferrante, August 23, 2014

8. Milford World War II Memorial Marker

Marker at the Base on the East Side image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Michael Herrick, January 7, 2010

9. Marker at the Base on the East Side

Memorial Committee
William J. Moffet – President • Leopold Bisson • Burt Bond • Wayne Carson • Mario Ditroia • Ernest Dubois • Don Elliott • Edward Filanowski • George Frye • Cornelius Heyse, Jr. • Alan Jepson • Mike Kivic • Paul A. Lahr, Jr. • Dayle Leland • George J. Martelon • Elvera McGuire • Daniel T. Meisenheimer, Jr. • Jim Merrill • Eleanor Myers • Harold Murray, Jr. • Peter Penkala • John Poole • Sigismund (Ziggy) Skibek • Winthrop (Pink) Smith • Salvatore Vitale • Joseph Von Dietsch • Marcus White • Don Wright And All Who Served

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on January 9, 2010, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 1,512 times since then and 38 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on January 9, 2010, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. 5, 6, 7, 8. submitted on January 19, 2015, by Zeke Ferrante of New Fairfield, Connecticut. 9. submitted on January 9, 2010, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.