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, on the Great Lakes, and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and 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. Ύ 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).
Also see . . . History of Colon-Couch American Legion Post No. 821. (Submitted on November 16, 2018, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
Credits. This page was last revised on November 16, 2018. It was originally submitted on November 16, 2018, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 309 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 16, 2018, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.
