Waterfront in Buffalo in Erie County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Lt. Col. Matt “The Ghost” Urban
Photographed by Steve Stoessel, June 25, 2022
1. Lt. Col. Matt “The Ghost” Urban Marker
America's most decorated combat infantry soldier. Buffalo N.Y. born. He enlisted into the army and served gallantly in World War II 9th Infantry Div. Recipient of the Bronze Star two Silver Stars, Purple Heart with six clusters, among others and including our nation's highest military award, the Congressional Medal of Honor. Matt "The Ghost”, as the enemy named him, will never be forgotten for his valorous deeds serving his country.
Aug. 25, 1919 - Mar. 4, 1995
Topics and series. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, World II. In addition, it is included in the Medal of Honor Recipients series list.
Location. 42° 52.656′ N, 78° 52.776′ W. Memorial is in Buffalo, New York, in Erie County. It is in Waterfront. It is at the intersection of Marine Drive and Commercial Street,, on the left when traveling west on Marine Drive. Touch for map. Memorial is in this post office area: Buffalo NY 14202, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this memorial is in Upstate New York and specifically in Western New York. It is also in the American Northeast, on the Great Lakes, and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and 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: Lieutenant T. James (Jimmy) Crotty (here, next to this marker); Coit and Townsend’s “Red” Warehouse (here, next to this marker); USS Boston SSN703 (a few steps from this marker); Wedding of the Waters (a few steps from this marker);
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Also see . . . Matt Urban (Wikipedia). (Submitted on June 27, 2022, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York.)
Photographed by Steve Stoessel, June 25, 2022
2. Lt. Col. Matt “The Ghost” Urban Marker
Photographed by Steve Stoessel, June 25, 2022
3. Lt. Col. Matt “The Ghost” Urban Marker
The marker is on the walljust below the metal overhamg on the right.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 27, 2022, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 294 times since then and 41 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 27, 2022, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
