Sidney in Delaware County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Lester E. "Les" Gregory
Photographed By Craig Doda, April 7, 2023
1. Lester E. "Les" Gregory Marker
World War II, Korea, Vietnam
109th Military Airlift Group
After a enlisting as an Army Private Les received a USAAF cadet appointment leading to a commission as a 2nd Lieutenant. Once commissioned, he served as a B-24 Liberator bomber pilot during WWII, instructor pilot during the Korean confuct, and C97 transport pilot flying missions during the Vietnam War.
Enlisted 29 March 1943 - Retired 5 Dec 1972
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: War, Korean • War, Vietnam • War, World II.
Location. 42° 18.598′ N, 75° 24.259′ 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. William Frederick "Fred" Stevens (here, next to this marker); Dale Irvin Sweet (here, next to this marker); Richard Warren Rammo (here, next to this marker); Donald Harry "Butch" Gage (here, next to this marker); Russell Charles "Russ" Olsen (here, next to this marker); Richard Martin Viele, Jr.
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Photographed By Craig Doda, April 7, 2023
2. Lester E. "Les" Gregory Marker
Photographed By Craig Doda, April 7, 2023
3. Memorial Wall 3
Photographed By Craig Doda, April 7, 2023
4. Sidney Veterans Memorial Park
Credits. This page was last revised on December 19, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 15, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 38 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on December 15, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
