Ansonia in Naugatuck Valley Region, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)
Elm Street School Veterans Memorial
Photographed by Michael Herrick, December 8, 2009
1. Elm Street School Veterans Memorial
Of These Pupils of The
Elm Street School
Who Made the Supreme Sacrifice
For Their Country During
The World War
This Monument Is Dedicated
William F. Bresnahan
18th. Inf. 1st. Div,
Killed at Meuse – Argonne Oct. 4, 1918
Edward OBrien
102nd. Inf. 26th Div.
Killed at Argonne Forest Oct. 21, 1918
Frederick W. Berggren
326th Inf. 86th Div.
Killed at Argonne Forest Oct. 15, 1918
Edward C. Lyons
1st Artillery 1st Div.
Killed at Chateau Thierry July 28, 1918
[Marker reverse]:
In memory of these pupils of this school who served their country and have since answered the last roll call
James Fitzgerald
John Sweeney
Harold Bailey
Topics. This historical marker and memorial is listed in this topic list: War, World I. A significant historical date for this entry is July 28, 1918.
Location. 41° 19.966′ N, 73° 4.371′ W. Marker is in Ansonia in Naugatuck Valley Region, Connecticut. It is at the intersection of Elm Street (Route 243) and Platt Street, on the right when traveling north on Elm Street. Located on the Ansonia Green. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal
this page online
Regionally, this marker and memorial is in the Connecticut River Valley, on the Connecticut Shoreline, and in Greater New Haven. It is also in the American Northeast and in New England. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Haven County and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: American Liberty Elm (here, next to this marker); Ansonia (a few steps from this marker); Birthplace of David Humphreys (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Derby (approx. 0.3 miles away); Ye Ancient Common (approx. 0.4 miles away); Ansonia Veterans Monument (approx. Ύ mile away); Charter Oak Seedling (approx. Ύ mile away); Ansonia Volunteer Firemens Monument (approx. Ύ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ansonia.
Photographed by Michael Herrick, December 8, 2009
2. Elm Street School Veterans Memorial
Photographed by Michael Herrick, December 8, 2009
3. Elm Street School Veterans Memorial
Credits. This page was last revised on May 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on December 15, 2009, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 1,050 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 15, 2009, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
