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

World War II Memorial

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., March 2, 2019

1. World War II Memorial

Inscription.

Dedicated by
the Polish American Citizens Club
Gr. 368 P. N. A.
to the memory of American youth
of Polish descent who gave their lives
in the service of their country in
World War II

John Banik • Walter Biegusiak • James Detmer
Joseph Dushenski • Joseph Empert • Raymond Gawrylczik
Joseph Iwanski • Frank Kuklinski • Reginald Ladzinski
Alexander Maliszewski • Alexander Mozdzierz • Frank Owsiany
Edward Palmowski • Louis Wawrzonek • Ignatius Wilczewski
John Wisniewcki • Stanley Wisniewski

May they rest in peace as
we enjoy the peace they gave us

Erected by the Polish American Citizens Club, Group 368, Polish National Alliance.

Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Patriots & Patriotism • War, World II.

Location. 41° 42.322′ N, 73° 55.828′ W. Marker is in Poughkeepsie, New York, in Dutchess County. Memorial is on Lafayette Place east of Vassar Street, on the right when traveling east. Marker is on the grounds of the now closed St. Joseph's Catholic Church, which was merged with St. Mary's parish. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 9 Lafayette Place, Poughkeepsie NY 12601, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Matthew Vassar (within shouting distance of this marker); Vassar Brothers Institute (within shouting distance of this marker); Van Kleeck House Site (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Vassar Residence (about 400 feet away); Second Baptist Church (about 400 feet away); Cristoforo Colombo (about 400 feet away); Poughkeepsie Vietnam Veterans Memorial (about 600 feet away); Constitution Ratification Site (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Poughkeepsie.

Also see . . .
1. Polish National Alliance. Organization website entry (Submitted on March 3, 2019, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)

2. St. Joseph's Catholic Church. Facebook page (Submitted on March 3, 2019, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)

3. St. Mary - St. Joseph Church (Poughkeepsie, New York). Wikipedia entry (Submitted on March 3, 2019, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)

World War II Memorial at St. Joseph's Catholic Church image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., March 2, 2019

2. World War II Memorial at St. Joseph's Catholic Church

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., March 2, 2019

3. World War II Memorial at St. Joseph's Catholic Church

Credits. This page was last revised on April 21, 2021. It was originally submitted on March 3, 2019, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 246 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 3, 2019, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.