Sidney in Delaware County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Glen E. Whitaker, Sr.
Photographed By Craig Doda, April 7, 2023
1. Glen E. Whitaker, Sr. Marker
World War II
Naval Station Norfolk, Virginia
While on active duty stationed in Norfolk during the war, Glen served as a Disbursing Officer, ensuring the men and women attached to the ships and units he was responsible for received the pay and benefits they were entitled. He also served in Guadalcanal, Fiji and New Zealand.
Commissioned 6 June 1942, Norfolk, VA
Honorably Discharged 11 January 1956
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. Charles Alden Benedict (here, next to this marker); Clifford Robert "Clif" Waldron (here, next to this marker); Lewis Dale "Lew" Whitney (here, next to this marker); Charles Reginald Cole (here, next to this marker); George William Konkle (here, next to this marker); Thomas McKay Pell
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Photographed By Craig Doda, April 7, 2023
2. Sidney Veterans Memorial Park
Credits. This page was last revised on January 19, 2024. It was originally submitted on January 15, 2024, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 49 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 15, 2024, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
