Sidney in Delaware County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Richard Harlan "Dick" Flanders

Photographed By Craig Doda, April 7, 2023

1. Richard Harlan "Dick" Flanders Marker

Inscription. Lance Corporal, U. S. Marine Corps-Cold War Era
Marine Security, USS Little Rock (CLG-4)-Mediterranean Cruise

A Marine Rifleman and Rifle Sharpshooter, Dick trained both for Sea Duty and as a Motion Picture Operator. He served aboard ships in the Atlantic, Caribbean and Mediterranean. On sea duty for nearly 2 years, his most significant experiences were serving aboard both the aircraft carrier, USS Forestal (CVA-59); and, the guided missile cruiser, USS Little Rock (CLG-4), Marine Security Detachments. The USS Little Rock, Flagship of the 2nd Fleet, uniquely sported two bridges, the 2nd being specifically designed for the Admiral and Commander of the 2nd Fleet, when aboard.

Enlisted 22 Mar 1960 at Albany, NY - Honorably Discharged 10 Mar 1964 at MLS Quantico, VA

Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: Military.

Location. 42° 18.604′ N, 75° 24.265′ W. Marker is in Sidney, New York, in Delaware County. Memorial is at the intersection of River Street and New York State Route 8, on the left when traveling east on River Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 113 River Street, Sidney NY 13838, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Elizabeth Ann Wagner (here, next to this marker); Lynn Stephen Gorton, Jr. (here,

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next to this marker); John Joseph Egnaczak (here, next to this marker); The Hager Family (here, next to this marker); Edward Mark Snell (here, next to this marker); William S. Payne (here, next to this marker); James Morris Wright (here, next to this marker); Bryce F. "Ol Sarge" Lockwood (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sidney.

Photographed By Craig Doda, April 7, 2023

2. Richard Harlan "Dick" Flanders Marker

Memorial Wall 1 image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Doda, April 7, 2023

3. Memorial Wall 1

Sidney Veterans Memorial Park image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Doda, April 7, 2023

4. Sidney Veterans Memorial Park

Credits. This page was last revised on September 24, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 17, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 49 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 17, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.