New Fairfield in Fairfield County, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)
New Fairfield Veterans Memorial
Photographed By Michael Herrick, September 24, 2009
1. New Fairfield Veterans Memorial
They shall not grow old as we that are left grow old. Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn them.
French & Indian War
Samuel Fairchild Militia K.I.A. Aug. 4, 1759
Burmell Barnum Militia K.I.A. Aug. 4, 1761
Civil War
Frederick C. Barnum Cpl. U.S. Army K.I.A. June 22, 1863
Augustus E. Bronson U.S. Army K.I.A. June 1, 1864
Edward Griffin Pvt. U.S. Army K.I.A. July 5, 1863
William B. Leach U.S. Army K.I.A. June 19, 1864
Henry H. Hyatt U.S. Army K.I.A. June 22, 1864
Homer B. Barnum Pvt. U.S. Army K.I.A. July 12, 1864
Edward B. Couch Pvt. U.S. Army K.I.A. Oct. 9, 1864
William H. Lessey U.S. Army Died a P.O.W. Oct. 19, 1864
Edgar A. Eastwood Pvt. U.S. Army Died a P.O.W. Nov. 7, 1864
World War I
George A. Fairchild P.F.C. U.S. Army K.I.A. April 20, 1918
World War II
Joseph W. Schimanskey P.F.C. U.S.M.C. K.I.A. March 13, 1944
Frank W. O’Hearn P.F.C. U.S.M.C. K.I.A. June 1944
Kenneth D. Wood Lt. U.S. Army Air Force K.I.A. Jan. 23, 1945
Korea
Richard Q. Braman P.F.C. U.S.M.C. K.I.A. Sept. 22, 1950
Ralph A. Britton Cpl. U.S.M.C. K.I.A. Oct. 7, 1952
Vietnam
Edward J. Monahan, Jr. L/Cpl. U.S.M.C. K.I.A. Aug. 24, 1965
Michael J. Fratto L/Cpl. U.S.M.C. K.I.A. May 2, 1969
John C. Reitwiesner Sgt. U.S. Army K.I.A. Jan 21, 1970
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Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: War, French and Indian • War, Korean • War, US Civil • War, Vietnam • War, World I • War, World II.
Location. 41° 28.018′ N, 73° 29.24′ W. Marker is in New Fairfield, Connecticut, in Fairfield County. Memorial is on Connecticut Route 37, 0.1 miles north of Brush Hill Road (Route 39), on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: New Fairfield CT 06812, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. New Fairfield (within shouting distance of this marker); New Fairfield Fire Department Memorial (approx. 0.4 miles away); Col. H. Ludington (approx. 3.2 miles away in New York); DeForest Corners (approx. 3.6 miles away in New York); David Wooster Monument (approx. 4.8 miles away); Black Soldiers Memorial (approx. 4.8 miles away); Monument to Soldiers in Unknown Graves (approx. 4.8 miles away); Brookfield Veterans Monument (approx. 5.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New Fairfield.
Additional keywords. Veterans
Photographed By Michael Herrick, September 24, 2009
2. New Fairfield Veterans Memorial
and served to
preserve our
freedom, this plaque
is dedicated to your
brave and
courageous acts.
Photographed By Michael Herrick, September 24, 2009
3. New Fairfield Veterans Memorial
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on October 6, 2009, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 1,886 times since then and 41 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 6, 2009, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
