Carroll Gardens in Brooklyn in Kings County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Soldiers and Sailors World War I Monument

Photographed By Larry Gertner, May 3, 2019

1. Soldiers and Sailors World War I Monument

The Carroll Park iron gates and the monument beyond.

Inscription. Dedicated to the memory of the men from this district who gave their lives in the World War
1914-1918
Erected by the Fifth Assembly District Memorial Committee
June 1921
Soldiers’ Memorial: They sought no Glory but their country’s good
Sailors’ Memorial: They faced the perils of the sea and the hidden foe beneath the waves.
Memorial panels: Died in the service of their country- 186 names

Erected 1921 by the Fifth Assembly District Memorial Committee.

Topics. This historical marker and monument is listed in this topic list: War, World I. A significant historical month for this entry is June 1921.

Location. 40° 40.863′ N, 73° 59.726′ W. Marker is in Brooklyn, New York, in Kings County. It is in Carroll Gardens. Marker can be reached from Carroll Street near Court Street, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Carroll Park, Brooklyn NY 11231, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Louis Valentine Jr. Ballfield / Carroll Park (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Carroll Street Bridge (approx. 0.4 miles away); Birth Place of Jennie Jerome (approx. 0.4 miles away); St. Paul Catholic Church (approx. 0.4 miles away); Cornelius Heeney

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(approx. half a mile away); Burial Site of Cornelius Heeney (approx. half a mile away); Gene's Tree (approx. half a mile away); Cobble Hill Historic District (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Brooklyn.

Also see . . . Carroll Park Memorial. Official NYC Parks description of the memorial. (Submitted on June 10, 2019, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

Photographed By Larry Gertner, May 3, 2019

2. Soldiers and Sailors World War I Monument

The Soldiers Memorial

Photographed By Larry Gertner, May 3, 2019

3. Soldiers and Sailors World War I Monument

The Sailors Memorial

Photographed By Larry Gertner, May 3, 2019

4. Soldiers and Sailors World War I Monument

Heroes' names

Photographed By Larry Gertner, May 3, 2019

5. Soldiers and Sailors World War I Monument

Heroes' names

Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 10, 2019, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 157 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on June 10, 2019, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.