Clayton in Jefferson County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
World War I • Honor Roll • World War II
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., October 6, 2018
1. World War I • Honor Roll • World War II Marker
who made the supreme sacrifice
for God and Country
World War I
George O. Colon • Harry W. Couch
Joseph E. Bush • Francis Charlebois
Martin D. Bass • Charles Ramsdell
World War II
John H. Brabant • Wm. H. Moschelle, Jr.
Herald R. Flynn • Kent E. Russell
William O. Johnson • John C. Casselman
Eugene C. Yandle • George W. Nier
Francis A. Leavery • Robert W. Streets
Clarence E. Phillips • Clark A. McAvoy
Corbett L. Carnegie • Samuel J. Spence
Maxwell E. Dano • Lyle W. Dorr
Walter J. Huchzermeier • John R. Keech
Raymond A. Davis • William F. Lambert
Clare O. Klock • Ralph Newton
Edward L. McCarthy • Richard Smith
Erected May 30, 1947
Erected by Colon-Couch American Legion Post No. 821.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Patriots & Patriotism • War, World I • War, World II. A significant historical date for this entry is May 30, 1947.
Location. 44° 14.535′ N, 76° 5.326′ W. Marker is in Clayton, New York, in Jefferson County. It is on Riverside Drive west of John Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map.
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Regionally, this marker is in Upstate New York and in the Adirondacks & North Country. It is also in the American Northeast and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in North America, on the Great Lakes, in the Western Hemisphere, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Viceroyalty of New France, the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy, New Netherland, and one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Korean War • Honor Roll • Vietnam War (here, next to this marker); Simon Johnston House (within shouting distance of this marker); War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); U.S.S. Maine Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Eagle Wing Group (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Muskie (about 700 feet away); Penet Square (approx. ¾ mile away); Weteringhra Guentere (approx. 0.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., October 6, 2018
2. World War I • Honor Roll • World War II Marker
Another marker is no longer nearby. Clayton Opera House (was about 500 feet away but has been confirmed missing).
Credits. This page was last revised on August 11, 2026. It was originally submitted on November 16, 2018, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 321 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 16, 2018, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.
