Walton in Delaware County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Town of Walton World War II Memorial
Photographed by Charles Berman, November 2, 2024
1. Town of Walton World War II Memorial Marker
In honor
to those of the town of Walton
who gave their lives in
World War II
Wakeman Clifford Jap. prison camp May 25, 1942
Perez Charles Hawaii Jan. 14, 1944
Bowker Otto S. W. Pacific Jan. 25, 1944
Welton Stanley Saipan June 15, 1944
Barnhart Donald Saipan June 25, 1944
Cable George E. Saipan June 30, 1944
Price Herbert W. Saipan June 30, 1944
Day Joseph C. Saipan July 7, 1944
Baker Robert Saipan July 8, 1944
Telford James F. France Aug. 6, 1944
Burrhus James C. France Aug. 8, 1944
Martin John J. Czechoslovakia Aug. 29, 1944
Lambert, Fred E. Germany Oct 14, 1944
Neal William E. France Nov. 3, 1944
Gurtner Herman At sea Dec. 25, 1944
Flynn Robert Iwo Jima Feb. 28, 1945
DuMond Willis C. England Mar. 3, 1945
Estus Theodore R. Germany Mar. 12, 1945
Dutcher Roy B. Germany Mar. 26, 1945
Estes Robert L. Germany Apr. 5, 1945
Spencer Milford E. Okinawa May 4, 1945
Allen George E. Okinawa May 19, 1945
Segar Charles G. Okinawa May 21, 1945
Hoos Robert O. India Oct. 12, 1945
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, World II.
Location.
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Regionally, this memorial is in Upstate New York and in the Southern Tier. It is also in the American Northeast, in the Mid-Atlantic, in Appalachia, and specifically in Northern Appalachia. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Netherland and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Castle on the Delaware (a few steps from this marker); Walton Covered Bridge (within shouting distance of this marker); Site of Arrival (approx. 0.2 miles away); Walton Theatre (approx. Ό mile away); United States Post Office Walton New York (approx. Ό mile away); William B. Ogden Free Library (approx. Ό mile away); Founders of Walton (approx. 0.3 miles away); School Forest (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Walton.
Another marker is no longer nearby. Christ Church (was approx. 0.3 miles away but has been confirmed missing).
Regarding Town of Walton World War II Memorial. Of note is the death of Capt. Robert Otto Hoos, who died on October 12, 1945, roughly two months after the end of WWII. He is listed as having died when the Douglas C-47B he was in crashed in India.
Photographed by Charles Berman, November 2, 2024
2. Town of Walton World War II Memorial
Credits. This page was last revised on November 21, 2024. It was originally submitted on November 12, 2024, by Charles Berman of Binghamton, New York. This page has been viewed 209 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 12, 2024, by Charles Berman of Binghamton, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
