Hyde Park in Dutchess County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Hyde Park World War II Korean War Monument

Photographed By Michael Herrick, May 7, 2015

1. Hyde Park World War II Korean War Monument

Inscription. Honor Roll
Of Those Who Served In
World War II and Korean Conflict
From Town of Hyde Park
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Those Who Made the Supreme Sacrifice Brannon, Edward • Bircher, Thomas • Chase, Russell S. • Collins, Raymond • Dubois, William M. • Gelermino, Alfonso • Hammond, John • Hover, Newton • Ingersol, Herbert • Lister, Donald • Nittiskie, Vincent M. • Roeper, Frederick E. • Roosevelt, Franklin Delano • Sherrod, Joseph • Short, William • Sonberg, William -----------------------------------
( 578 names )

Topics and series. This monument and memorial is listed in these topic lists: War, Korean • War, World II. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #32 Franklin D. Roosevelt series list.

Location. 41° 47.429′ N, 73° 56.2′ W. Marker is in Hyde Park, New York, in Dutchess County. Memorial is at the intersection of Main Street and Albany Post Road (U.S. 9), on the right on Main Street. Located behind Hyde Park Town Hall. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4383 Albany Post Road, Hyde Park NY 12538, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Hyde Park Vietnam War Monument (here, next to this marker); Those Who Served (here, next to this marker);

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Hyde Park World War I Monument (here, next to this marker); Hyde Park Firehouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Reformed Dutch Church Hyde Park (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Reformed Dutch (about 600 feet away); The Last "Albany Beef" Caught at Hyde Park (approx. half a mile away); The Hyde Park Landing Flag (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hyde Park.

Additional commentary.
1.
The gun from the German submarine was a gift to Hyde Park from President Franklin Delano Roosevelt . He was Assistant Secretary of the Navy during World War I and a Hyde Park native. His name is on the World War II monument as one who made the supreme sacrifice.

— Submitted February 9, 2016, by David P Ray of Hyde Park, New York.

Photographed By Michael Herrick, May 7, 2015

2. Hyde Park World War II Korean War Monument

Hyde Park War Monuments image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Michael Herrick, May 7, 2015

3. Hyde Park War Monuments

World War I German Submarine Deck Gun image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Michael Herrick, May 7, 2015

4. World War I German Submarine Deck Gun

(plaque attached to the base) This gun was mounted on a German submarine which, during the World War, operated off the coasts of England, Scotland, Ireland and France. On its several cruises this submarine sank 14 vessels of the Allies.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on May 23, 2015, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 529 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 23, 2015, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.