Amsterdam in Montgomery County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
5th Ward War Memorial
Photographed by Steve Stoessel, July 30, 2019
1. 5th Ward War Memorial
the names of those
members of the
community who served
in the armed forces
of our Country during
World War II 1941-1945
In Memoriam
Andrew Zepetelli
Anthony Petitti
Edward Meyers
John Lenahan
Harold Premo
Nicholas Foti
Peter Sanzen
Samuel Riccio
Ralph Di Caterino
Joseph Colistra
Alfred Agard
Marco Zumbolo
Frank Mercadante
In Memory Of
Andrew Rossetti
Eugene Simiele
who honorably gave their lives during the Korean Conflict
1950-1952
The statue for this memorial was donated by Mr. & Mrs. Angelo Petitti in grateful memory of their son, Private Anthony J. Petitti, U.S. Army Air Corps, who died in the service of his country in the southwest Pacific area May 28, 1942.
He stands in the unbroken line of patriots who have dared to die, that freedom might live, grow and increase its blessings.
center plaque in plaza
To perpetuate the names of those members of the community who served in the armed forces of the United States of America during the Korean and Vietnam Conflict 1950- 1975
In memory of
Sgt.
this page online
Sgt. Donato Simiele - Vietnam- 1968
additional names were not transcribed
Erected 1946.
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: War, Korean • War, Vietnam • War, World II.
Location. 42° 56.04′ N, 74° 11.804′ W. Memorial is in Amsterdam, New York, in Montgomery County. It is on Bridge Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Memorial is in this post office area: Amsterdam NY 12010, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this memorial is in Upstate New York and in the Mohawk Valley. It is also in the American Northeast 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 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: Donato (Dan) Persico, Chief T/M (a few steps from this marker); South Side Veterans Memorial Park (within shouting distance of this marker); Marnell Square (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Sweet Canal Store (about 300 feet away); The Erie Canal in Amsterdam (about 400 feet away); Welcome to the Chuck! (about 600 feet away); Early Settlers (about 600 feet away); Factories (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Amsterdam.
Photographed by Steve Stoessel, July 30, 2019
2. 5th Ward War Memorial
Photographed by Steve Stoessel, July 30, 2019
3. 5th Ward War Memorial
The plaque in the center of the memorial plaza
Credits. This page was last revised on August 1, 2019. It was originally submitted on July 31, 2019, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 514 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 31, 2019, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
