Marathon in Cortland County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

War Memorial

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., March 11, 2019

1. War Memorial

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

In honor of
the men and women of this community
who served their country during
World War I☆World War II☆Korean War
and
In memory of
those who gave their lives for
God and Country

1917· ·World War I· ·1918
Osco Robinson • Charles Peebles
Franklin G. Burtch • George Riordan
Arthur L. McGraw • Frank Duvall
Harold Robertson • Harry A. Dickinson

1941· ·World War II· ·1945
George W. Guy • Ryal G. Stone
Herman Phillips • Raymond Spicer
Earl A. Pitman • Leonard Slawson
Claude L. Sherman • Charles Spengle
Harold Forshee • Raymond Tompkins
George Lynch • Robert C. Sams

1950· ·Korean War· ·1953
Francis P. Odinek

This memorial dedicated May 30, 1962

Erected 1962.

Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • War, Korean • War, World I • War, World II.

Location. 42° 26.481′ N, 76° 2.007′ W.

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Marker is in Marathon, New York, in Cortland County. Memorial is on Main Street (New York State Route 221) west of Cortland Street/Broome Street (U.S. 11), on the right when traveling west. Monument is on the Town Green. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Marathon NY 13803, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Vietnam War Memorial (here, next to this marker); Civil War Memorial (a few steps from this marker); First Baptist Church Bell (a few steps from this marker); Peck Library (within shouting distance of this marker); Dr. Japheth Hunt (within shouting distance of this marker); Flag Pole (within shouting distance of this marker); A.C. Baker & Son (within shouting distance of this marker); Hulbert's Block (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Marathon.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., March 11, 2019

2. War Memorial

Credits. This page was last revised on March 12, 2019. It was originally submitted on March 12, 2019, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 155 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 12, 2019, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.