Copiague in Suffolk County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

American Warrior (Copiague World War I Memorial)

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, October 1, 2016

1. American Warrior (Copiague World War I Memorial) Marker - First Panel

The Copiague WW I Immigrant Memorial is visible in the background by the flagpole.

Inscription.
First Panel: This statue is
dedicated to those
in uniform who served
and continue to serve
our country and
protect its freedom

Second Panel: World War I
1914 - 1918
The U.S. Military was engaged in WW I
from April 1917 to November 1918

Third Panel: The U.S. Dept
of Veterans Affairs
statistics for WW I

Total U.S. Service Members
Worldwide: 4,734,991
Total Deaths: 116,516
Total Wounded: 204,002
Town of Babylon Service Members: 588

Fourth Panel: The commissioning of this statue
was made possible by
Assemblyman Bob Sweeney
The Veteran Community
acknowledges and appreciates
your undying support.

2015

Erected 2015 by Town of Babylon.

Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, World I. A significant historical month for this entry is April 1917.

Location. 40° 40.883′ N, 73° 23.984′ W. Marker is in Copiague, New York, in Suffolk County. Memorial is at the intersection of Great Neck Road and Marconi Boulevard, on the right when traveling north on Great Neck Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Copiague NY 11726, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers

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are within walking distance of this marker. Copiague World War I Immigrant Memorial (here, next to this marker); Four Chaplains Memorial (a few steps from this marker); South Side R.R. (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Babylon Railroad Co. Trolley Route (approx. 0.2 miles away); Great Neck Road School (approx. ¼ mile away); Naomi W. Griffiths (approx. 0.6 miles away); Drive-In Theatre (approx. 0.7 miles away); Suffolk County (approx. 0.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Copiague.

Also see . . . America's Wars (US Dept. of Veterans Affairs). Provides statistics on numbers served and casualties. (Submitted on November 11, 2016.)

American Warrior (Copiague World War I Memorial) Marker - Second Panel image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, October 1, 2016

2. American Warrior (Copiague World War I Memorial) Marker - Second Panel

American Warrior (Copiague World War I Memorial) Marker - Third Panel image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, October 1, 2016

3. American Warrior (Copiague World War I Memorial) Marker - Third Panel

American Warrior (Copiague World War I Memorial) Marker - Fourth Panel image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, October 1, 2016

4. American Warrior (Copiague World War I Memorial) Marker - Fourth Panel

Credits. This page was last revised on November 11, 2016. It was originally submitted on November 11, 2016, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 318 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 11, 2016, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.