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

Corporal Francis V. Todarello

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, February 16, 2017

1. Corporal Francis V. Todarello Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Dedicated to the men and women
of Oakdale who served their nation
in war and peace

and
in living memory of

Corporal Francis V. Todarello
United States Army
1947-1968

Corporal Todarello, an Oakdale resident,
served with great distinction
and valor while assigned to Company A,
1st Battalion, 52nd Infantry, Americal Division.
On June 6, 1968, he died of wounds
received in combat against enemy forces
in the Republic of Vietnam.

Libertas inaestimabile res est.

Erected 1998 by Kiwanis Club of Sayville.

Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, Vietnam. A significant historical date for this entry is June 6, 1968.

Location. 40° 44.556′ N, 73° 7.91′ W. Marker is in Oakdale, New York, in Suffolk County. Memorial is at the intersection of Montauk Highway and Oakdale-Bohemia Road, on the left when traveling east on Montauk Highway. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Oakdale NY 11769, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the

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crow flies. St. John's (approx. 0.9 miles away); Locust Bridge (approx. 1.3 miles away); The Connetquot River (approx. 1.3 miles away); Neighbor Across the Way (approx. 1.3 miles away); Spike Tooth Harrow (approx. 1½ miles away); Oliver Farm Plow (approx. 1½ miles away); Hay Rake (approx. 1½ miles away); Manure Spreader (approx. 1½ miles away).

More about this marker. The marker is mounted to a low rock, in front of the Oakdale Station.

Corporal Francis V. Todarello Marker - Wide View image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, February 16, 2017

2. Corporal Francis V. Todarello Marker - Wide View

Credits. This page was last revised on September 14, 2017. It was originally submitted on September 14, 2017, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 298 times since then and 122 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 14, 2017, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.