Westminster in Orange County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Sid Goldstein
Photographed by Adam Margolis, March 12, 2022
1. Sid Goldstein Marker
[upper plaque]
In February 1945, 2nd Lieutenant Sid Goldstein, U.S. Army, 34th infantry division, received the distinguished Service Cross from 5-star General George C. Marshall on a World War II battlefield in Italy. Lt. Goldstein single-handedly captured 67 Germans.
Sid Goldstein also received the Italian Cross of Valor for breaking through the Gothic Line (the enemy strong-hold) and liberating Florence, Italy.
Veteran of the Korean War National Commander of the Legion of Valor
Westminster Freedom Park is dedicated to the memory of 41 year Westminster resident Major Sid Goldstein, U.S. Army (retired), in gratitude for his heroism and his service to veterans.
[lower plaque]
Dedicated November 1, 2002
Mayor Margie L. Rice, Mayor Pro Tem Kermit Marsh,
Council members Frank G. Fry, Tony Lam, Russell C. Paris
Memorial donated by Orange County Supervisor Charles V. Smith
Erected 2002 by Orange County supervisor Charles V. Smith.
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Parks & Recreational Areas • War, Korean • War, World II.
Location. 33° 45.378′ N, 117° 59.092′ W. Memorial is in
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Regionally, this memorial is in Greater Los Angeles and in the Peninsular Ranges. It is also on the American Pacific Coast. Globally, it is in North America, on the Ring of Fire, in the Pacific Rim, in the Western Hemisphere, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain and also Mexicos Alta California.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Battle of the Paracel Islands Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Vietnam War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); "7" Not Forgotten American Hostages in Lebanon (approx. 0.2 miles away); Kenneth L. Worley (approx. 0.2 miles away); VFW Post 9756 Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); Warne Family Barn (approx. 0.4 miles away); Midway City Women's Clubhouse (approx. 0.4 miles away); McCoy-Hare House (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Westminster.
Photographed by Adam Margolis, March 12, 2022
2. Sid Goldstein Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on April 29, 2022. It was originally submitted on April 13, 2022, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. This page has been viewed 509 times since then and 55 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 13, 2022, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
