Schenectady in Schenectady County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
12th Ward World War II Memorial
Photographed by Steve Stoessel
1. 12th Ward World War II Memorial
In gratitude to the men and women of the 12th Ward who served their country in the Second World War.
left plaque: Dedicated to the patriotism and valor of the more than fifteen hundred men and women of the Twelfth Ward who served in the armed forces of their country in World War II 1951-1945.
right plaque: In deep and everlasting appreciation of the heroic efforts of those who in keeping their country free made the supreme sacrifice in World War II.
- Lest We Forget -
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, World II.
Location. 42° 48.098′ N, 73° 54.801′ W. Memorial is in Schenectady, New York, in Schenectady County. It is on Iroquois Drive, on the right when traveling west. Marker is in Central Park. Touch for map. Memorial is in this post office area: Schenectady NY 12309, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this memorial is in Upstate New York, in the Capital District, and in the Albany Metropolitan Area. It is also in the American Northeast and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere,
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Spanish American War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Central Park Rose Garden (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Tuesday in the Park (approx. 0.2 miles away); A Diamond (approx. 0.4 miles away); 1418 Union (approx. 0.4 miles away); Vale Cemetery (approx. half a mile away); Historic Vale Cemetery / Founders & Builders (approx. half a mile away); The Kings Highway (approx. Ύ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Schenectady.
Photographed by Steve Stoessel, August 18, 2019
2. Left Plaque
Photographed by Steve Stoessel, August 18, 2019
3. Roght Plaque
Photographed by Steve Stoessel, August 18, 2019
4. Pro Patria
Photographed by Steve Stoessel
5. View from marker
Photographed by Steve Stoessel, August 18, 2019
6. Near y Plaque to the G.A.R.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 20, 2019. It was originally submitted on August 19, 2019, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 460 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on August 19, 2019, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
