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Hero's Walkway

 
 
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1. Hero's Walkway Marker
Inscription.
In memory of Coxswain Albert W. Dieckmann, U.S. Navy, died in Coral Sea, May 7, 1942

In memory of Aircraftsman John R. Cox, R.C.A.F., died en route to England, September 8, 1941

In memory of Pilot Officer Anthony LaBella, R.C.A.F., died in Canada, August 15, 1942

In memory of Aircraftsman Solwyn Swartz, R.C.A.F., died in Canada, July 5, 1942

In memory of Staff Sgt. John A. Dearing, Army Signal Corps, died in Mehdia-Morocco, November 9, 1942

In memory of Fireman 2nd Class Rudolph W. Quinn, U.S. Navy, died in the Solomons, October 16, 1942

In memory of Staff Sgt. Alpheus P. Backus, Army Air Corps, died in African Area, Nov. 28, 1942

John Tutera, Seaman 1st Class, U.S. Navy, died 11/13/42, South Pacific

In memory of Cpt. Samuel Schafetz, U.S. Army, died in America, Dec. 26, 1942

In memory of Seaman 1c Joseph M. Tynan, U.S. Navy, died in Pacific, November 30, 1942

In memory of PFC John B. Colangelo, U.S. Army, died in North Africa, April 30, 1943

In memory of Fireman 1c Anthony J. Zack, U.S. Navy, died in Guadalcanal, January 6, 1943

In memory of P.F.C. James M. Thompson, U.S. Army, died in North Africa, June 10, 1943

In memory of PFC Edward Kasmarski, U.S. Army, died in El Paso, TX, May 27,
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1943

Pvt. Rocco Tamucci, U.S. Army, died in Sicily, July 25, 1943

In memory of Seaman 2/c Stanley Marciniak, U.S. Navy, died in Gulf of Mexico, June 12, 1943

In memory of PFC Walter P. Riakosky, U.S. Army, died in Italy, September 5, 1943

In memory of PFC Robert J. Walsh, U.S. Army, died in South Carolina, August 30, 1943

In memory of Pvt. Henry Gianotta, Army Air Force, died in Italy, September 15, 1943

In memory of Major William V. Cuddy, U.S. Army Air Corps, died in Africa, September 15, 1943

In memory of 1st Lieut. Maylard B. Bookmiller, Army Air Force, died in Denver, Colo., October 2, 1943

In memory of Pvt. Daniel Ruvo, U.S. Army, died in Italy, September 16, 1943

In memory of Pvt. Daniel F. Palme, U.S. Army, died in North Carolina, December 16, 1943

In memory of Pvt. William V. Ginicolo, Army Air Corps, died in Italy, October 15, 1943

In memory of Pvt. Joseph J. Porchi, U.S. Army, died in Italy, January 26, 1944

In memory of M.M. 1c William A. Anderegg, U.S. Navy, died in New Georgia Island, July 1943

In memory of Staff Sgt. John J. Richichi, Army Air Force, died in England, March 9, 1944

In memory of PFC John Wasik, U.S. Army, died in Italy, February 3, 1944

In memory of Staff Sgt. John P. Ribuffo, Army Air
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2. Hero's Walkway Marker
Force, died in France, April 28, 1944

In memory of Pvt. Benjamin C. Black, U.S. Army, March 24, 1944

In memory of Capt. Walker Rooke, Army Air Force, died Biak Island, May 28, 1944

In memory of Corp. Joseph J. Carlucci, Army Air Corps, died in Central Pacific, May 5, 1944

In memory of Pvt. Sherman A. Pincus, U.S. Army, died in France, June 13, 1944

In memory of Pvt. Donato J. Mazzola, U.S. Army, died in France, June 13, 1944

In memory of Pvt. 1c Richard J. Leary, U.S. Army, died June 16, 1944 in France, Member of Brooksville F. and H. Co. No. 5

In memory of Charles J. Budries, U.S. Army, died in France, June 15, 1944

In memory of Corp. John Emmeluth, Army Air Corps, died in North Burma, June 22, 1944

In memory of 2nd Lieut. Joseph P. Bova, Army Air Force, died in France, June 19, 1944

In memory of Kenneth M. Hubner, U.S. Army, died in Saipan Island, June 30, 1944

In memory of Rocco D. Gagliardi, U.S. Army, died in France, June 24, 1944

In memory of Sgt. Anthony C. Gardocki, U.S. Army, died in Saipan Is., Pacific, July 10, 1944

In memory of PFC Joseph S. Zikas, U.S. Army, died in Burma area, July 1, 1944

In memory of C.B.M. Charles J. Volker, U.S.N., died July 22, 1944 in Southwest Pacific, member of Brooksville
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3. Hero's Walkway Marker
E. and H. Co. No. 5


In memory of Pvt. John Morello, U.S. Army, died in France, July 12, 1944

In memory of Frank D. Parkus, U.S. Army, died in France, July 25, 1944

In memory of Corp. William G. Clifford, U.S.M.C.R., died in Guam, Pacific, July 24, 1944

In memory of Robert J. Byrnes, U.S. Army, died in France, July 31, 1944

In memory of PFC Joseph M. Browne, U.S. Army, died in France, July 30, 1944

In memory of Corp. Werner Ruszat, U.S.M.C., died in Palau Islands, September 15, 1944

In memory of PFC George Schopmann, U.S. Army, died in France, August 17, 1944

In memory of PFC. Alexander Rich, U.S. Army, died in Italy, Sept. 18, 1944

In memory of Sgt. Wallace H. Prescott, U.S. Army, died in France, September 17, 1944

In memory of PFC George. Grescak, U.S. Army, died in Holland, September 29, 1944

In memory of Pvt. James Murray, U.S. Army, died in European area, September 20, 1944

In memory of PFC Paul Astrolka, U.S. Army, died in France, October 11, 1944

In memory of 2nd Lieut. Curt N. Simonsen, U.S.M.C.R., died in Florida, October 2, 1944

In memory of PFC. William H. Merritt, Jr., U.S. Army, died in Italy, Oct. 11, 1944

In memory of G.M. 1st Class George J. Kozlowski, U.S. Navy, died in Samar Island, Phillipines,
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4. Hero's Walkway Marker
October 11, 1944

In memory of Pvt. Elmer S. Ecay, U.S. Army, died in Italy, October 19, 1944

In memory of Sgt. Harold W. Ganun, U.S. Army, died in Italy, October 12, 1944

In memory of Staff Sgt. Rocco R. Williams, U.S. Army, died in Leyte, Pacific, November 21, 1944

In memory of Fireman 1c Edward F. Stephien, Naval Reserve, died in Formosa Strait, October 25, 1944

In memory of Sgt. George Dorfman, Army Air Force, died in South West Pacific, December 8, 1944

In memory of T/Sgt. Thomas Curtis, Jr., Army Air Force, died in Italy, December 6, 1944

In memory of Sgt. Francis Touri, U.S. Army, died in France, December 8, 1944

In memory of PFC Frederick J. Halka, U.S. Army, died in France, December 8, 1944

In memory of PFC Leonard T. Pagniello, U.S. Army, died in Burma, Dec. 15, 1944

In memory of G.M. 3c Frederick G. Biermann, U.S. Navy, died in Leyte, Pacific, December 13, 1944

In memory of Pvt. Anthony Fallanca, died in Leyte Gulf, December 21, 1944

In memory of PFC Domenick F. Cicatelli, U.S. Army, died in Germany, December 17, 1944

In memory of Staff Sgt. Lawrence D. Boozer, died in Italy, Dec. 26, 1944

In memory of Radioman 3c Albert J. Pugliese, U.S. Navy, died in Atlantic Ocean, December 25, 1944

In memory of PFC Michael
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J. Ceruzzi, U.S. Army, died in Belgium, January 11, 1945

In memory of PFC Edward J. Pazona, U.S. Army, died in France, January 9, 1945

In memory of 1st. Lieut. John E. McCarley, U.S.A., died in Belgium, January 15, 1945

In memory of Sgt. George W. Strange, U.S. Army, died in Lingayen Gulf, January 12, 1945

In memory of PFC Angelo Sandarciero, U.S. Army, died in Belgium, February 1, 1945

In memory of PFC Orlando Gabriele, U.S. Army, died in Luxembourg, January 22, 1945

In memory of Cpl. John Slagle, Army Air Force, died in Celebes Islands, February 26, 1945

In memory of Pvt. Nicholas Palermo, U.S. Army, died in Germany, February 26, 1945

In memory of 1st Lt. Alphonse Guardino, Army Air Corps, died in Germany, March 23, 1945

In memory of PFC John B. McCann, U.S. Army, died in POW Camp, Germany, March 19, 1945

In memory of Sgt. Leonard J. Carriero, Army Air Corps, died in England, April 14, 1945

In memory of PFC Joseph Nethercott, U.S. Army, died in Germany, April 12, 1945

In memory of PFC Firmino Tucci, U.S. Army, died in Germany, April 23, 1945

In memory of Pvt. Ronald P. Pagliari, U.S. Army, died in Germany, April 14, 1945

In memory of Pvt. Wallace H. Hains, U.S. Army, died in Okinawa, May 18, 1943

In memory of PFC
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Angelo J. Telesco, U.S. Army, died in Okinawa, Pacific, May 10, 1945

In memory of PFC Frank E. Romeo, U.S. Army, died in Skien, Norway, October 1, 1945

In memory of Seaman 1st Class George L. Drummond, U.S. Navy, died in Corpus Christi, TX July 8, 1945

In memory of Seaman 1st Class Charles Anthony Marino, U.S. Navy, died in So Pacific, 1945

In memory of Sgt. Daniel J. Liberati, Army Air Corps, died in New York, October 15, 1945

In memory of Joseph Laneri • Louis J. Ritacco • Harold Roberts • Roland C. Senf • Donald Steinmetz

In memory of Staff Sgt. Vito Phillipse, U.S. Army, died in Alaska, February 4, 1946

In memory of PFC Anthony Cotroneo, U.S.M.C., died in Korea, November 1, 1951

In memory of Daniel P. Dunkerly • Louis Fairbrother • Anthony Fallanca • Theodore Hallett • Joseph Lamberti

In memory of PFC Terrence Jay Cather, U.S. Army, died in S. Vietnam, September 2, 1966

In memory of Cpl. Walter R. Testerman, U.S.M.C., died in Korea, October 6, 1952

In memory of LCpl John Patrick Larkin, U.S.M.C., died in Quang Tri Province, S. Vietnam, March 18, 1968

In memory of PFC Charles Thomas Tate, Jr., U.S.M.C., died in Quang Nam Province, S. Vietnam, January 30, 1968

In memory of PFC Marian Jamilski, U.S.M.C., died in Quang Nam Province, S. Vietnam,
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November 16, 1968

In memory of Joseph F. Smith, U.S.M.C., died in Vietnam, August 20, 1968

In memory of Airman - 1st Class Nicholas Garofola, U.S. Air Force, died in New Mexico, Nov. 4, 1969

In memory of PFC Frank Robert Howe, U.S.M.C., died in Quang Tri Province, S. Vietnam, February 20, 1969

In memory of Lance Cpl. Efrain Sanchez, Jr., U.S.M.C., died in Ramadi, Iraq, September 17, 2005
 
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: HeroesWar, 2nd IraqWar, KoreanWar, VietnamWar, World II.
 
Location. 41° 0.8′ N, 73° 40.015′ W. Marker is in Port Chester, New York, in Westchester County. Memorial is at the intersection of King Street (New York State Route 120A) and Rex Rd, on the right when traveling north on King Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 503 King St, Port Chester NY 10573, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Abraham Bush Homestead (within shouting distance of this marker); Port Chester Vietnam War Memorial (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Luigi Del Bianco Memorial (approx. half a mile away); Port Chester World War I Monument (approx. 0.7 miles away); Port Chester World War II Memorial (approx. 0.7 miles away); In Memory of Newell Rising (approx. 0.7 miles away); Port Chester Spanish American War Monument (approx. 0.7 miles away); Crawford Park (approx. 0.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Port Chester.
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on March 7, 2022. It was originally submitted on March 7, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 438 times since then and 64 times this year. Photos:   1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on March 7, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.

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