Clarence in Erie County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

In Grateful Memory

Photographed by Anton Schwarzmueller, June 17, 2014

1. In Grateful Memory Marker

Inscription. In grateful memory, the Town of Clarence dedicates this memorial to all who served during World War II with special reverence for those who made the supreme sacrifice. Lincoln H. Beard, Norman A. Engasser, George A. Fields, Joseph N. Fliss, Alfred Jurek, Cletus F. Leising, Royal G. Leo, Earl C. Long, Richard A. Martin.

Erected by American Legion Post 838, Clarence Community Council.

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

Location. 42° 58.722′ N, 78° 35.995′ W. Memorial is in Clarence, New York, in Erie County. It can be reached from Cummings Road 0.1 miles south of Main Street (New York State Route 5). Memorial is in Clarence Park. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 10405 Main Street, Clarence NY 14031, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this memorial is in Upstate New York,

specifically in Western New York,

and in the Buffalo Metropolitan Area.

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: In Memory of Our Comrades (here, next to this marker); This Memorial (here, next to this marker); To Commemorate (here, next to this marker); Clarence Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Clarence Town Park (within shouting distance of this marker); Watchman's Flag Shanty, West Shore Railroad

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(about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Goodrich-Landow Log Cabin (about 700 feet away); Town of Clarence - First Grist Mill in Erie County (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Clarence.

WWII, WWI, Civil War and Korea/Vietnam Memorials image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Anton Schwarzmueller, November 8, 2022

2. WWII, WWI, Civil War and Korea/Vietnam Memorials

The memorials from the 20th century are adjacent to the large veterans memorial completed in 2021.

Credits. This page was last revised on November 10, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 8, 2022, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. This page has been viewed 258 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 8, 2022, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York.