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

Brooklyn War Memorial

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), October 1, 2021

1. Brooklyn War Memorial

Inscription. This memorial is dedicated to the heroic men and women of the Borough of Brooklyn who fought for liberty in the Second World War 1941-1945 and especially to those who suffered and died. May their sacrifice inspire future generations and lead to universal peace.

Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, World II.

Location. 40° 41.901′ N, 73° 59.441′ W. Memorial is in Brooklyn, New York, in Kings County. It is in Brooklyn Heights. It is on Cadman Plaza West 0.1 miles north of Pineapple Walk, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: Cadman Plaza E, Brooklyn NY 11201, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this memorial is in New York City.

It is also in the American Northeast.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

the Western Hemisphere,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: A different marker also named Brooklyn War Memorial

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(a few steps from this marker); William Jay Gaynor (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Brooklyn Heights / Downtown Brooklyn (about 700 feet away); The Plymouth Bell (about 700 feet away); Plymouth Church of the Pilgrims (about 700 feet away); Brooklyn Heights Historic District (about 800 feet away); Korean War Veterans Plaza (approx. 0.2 miles away); "Old P.S. 8" - 1846 (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Brooklyn.

Photographed by Jack DePalma, October 15, 2025

2. Brooklyn War Memorial

Found on the back wall of the Brooklyn War Memorial structure.

Photographed by Jack DePalma, October 15, 2025

3. Brooklyn War Memorial

Credits. This page was last revised on October 18, 2025. It was originally submitted on October 4, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 524 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on October 4, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. 2. submitted on October 15, 2025, by Jack DePalma of Brooklyn,NY, New York. 3. submitted on October 16, 2025, by Jack DePalma of Brooklyn,NY, New York.