Sidney in Delaware County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Peter R. Drotar
Photographed By Craig Doda, April 7, 2023
1. Peter R. Drotar Marker
51st Signal Battalion, 35th Signal Brigade
A lineman, Peter deployed to North Africa with the battalion in 1943 for later staging and participation in the invasion of Sicily. Once secured, the battalion left for the mainland in Italy, lighting In three campaigns including Naples-Foggia, Rome-Amo, North Apennines, and the Po Valley. The battalion received the Meritorious Unit Commendation for service in Europe.
Enlisted 7 February 1941 - Honorably Discharged 26 June 1945
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, World II.
Location. 42° 18.599′ N, 75° 24.262′ 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. Chester Bernard Egnaczak (here, next to this marker); William P. "Bill" Hitt (here, next to this marker); Gerald Arthur Higgins (here, next to this marker); Richtmyer Hubbell (here, next to this marker); Clifford Charles "Cliff" Shofkom (here, next to this marker);
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Photographed By Craig Doda, April 7, 2023
2. Peter R. Drotar 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 January 18, 2024. It was originally submitted on January 13, 2024, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 51 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on January 13, 2024, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
