Grand Island in Erie County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Albert J. Keppler
December 10, 1932 - August 27, 1952
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., May 4, 2022
1. Albert J. Keppler Marker
Corporal (Cpl), Albert Keppler, a resident of Grand Island, enlisted in the Marine Corps as a Rifleman in 1950.
On August 27th, 1952, Cpl Keppler was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, E Company. Cpl Keppler was killed by enemy small arms fire while fighting at Bunker Hill. The Battle of Bunker Hill was fierce and 93 U.S. military members lost their lives.
For Cpl Keppler's brave acts on that day, and for his service prior, he was awarded the Purple Heart, the Combat Action Ribbon, the National Defense Service Medal and the Republic of Korea War Service Medal.
Cpl Keppler was laid to rest at Forest Lawn Cemetery, Buffalo, N.Y.
Erected 2021 by Grand Island VFW Memorial Post 9249, Grand Island American Legion and Grand Island Moose Lodge 180.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • War, Korean. A significant historical date for this entry is August 27, 1952.
Location. 43° 1.545′ N, 78° 57.97′ W. Marker is on Grand Island, New York, in Erie County. It is at the intersection of Grand Island Boulevard (New York State Route 324) and Baseline Road, on the right
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Regionally, this marker is in Upstate New York, specifically in Western New York, and in the Buffalo Metropolitan Area. It is also in the American Northeast and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in North America, on the Great Lakes, in the Western Hemisphere, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Viceroyalty of New France, 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: Edward P. Pierce (here, next to this marker); William S. Gillen (here, next to this marker); Charles N. DeGlopper (here, next to this marker); Howard W. Salton (here, next to this marker); George E. Smith (here, next to this marker); Eugene F. Dinsmore (here, next to this marker); Francis K. Goodchild (here, next to this marker); Charles A. Smith
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., May 4, 2022
2. Grand Island Roll of Honored Dead
Also see . . . DeGlopper Memorial. (Submitted on May 8, 2022, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., May 4, 2022
3. Monument and Markers at the DeGlopper Memorial
Credits. This page was last revised on May 8, 2022. It was originally submitted on May 8, 2022, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 170 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on May 8, 2022, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. 2, 3. submitted on May 7, 2022, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.
