Lincoln Park in Chicago in Cook County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Richard Fassl
Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, November 18, 2024
1. Richard Fassl Marker
Richard Fassl
WWII KIA
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, World II.
Location. 41° 55.526′ N, 87° 38.774′ W. Memorial is in Chicago, Illinois, in Cook County. It is in Lincoln Park. It is at the intersection of Fullerton Avenue and Orchard Street, on the right on Fullerton Avenue. The marker is in front of St. Paul's United Church of Christ. Touch for map. Memorial is in this post office area: Chicago IL 60614, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this memorial is in the American Midwest and on the Great Lakes. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Viceroyalty of New France, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, and the Northwest Territory.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Little Fort Road (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Kaufmann Store and Flats (about 600 feet away); Arlington-Deming (about 600 feet away); a different marker also named Arlington-Deming (about 700 feet away); Original Site of The Children's Memorial Hospital (approx. 0.2 miles away); McCormick Row House District (approx. 0.2 miles away); Robert Berkhoff (approx. 0.2 miles away); George Estes (approx. Ό mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chicago.
More about this memorial. The marker includes a thin crushed-rock shaft holding up a small plaque. At least one more memorial with an identical design is believed to exist still in Lincoln Park, at the corner of Fullerton and Cleveland,
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Although it is in front of St. Paul's United Church of Christ, the Fassls were members of Saint Clement's Catholic parish, which is two blocks north of here.
Regarding Richard Fassl. 2nd Lieutenant Richard Fassl was born in Austria on February 28, 1920, to Ludwig and Mary Fassl, who emigrated to Chicago when he was a boy. Fassl graduated from Lane Tech High School on Chicago's north side, attended the Illinois Institute of Technology and later worked for Commonwealth Edison before joining the Army in 1942. On February 3, 1944, the 23-year-old Fassl died when the B-24D plane he was flying on as part of the 93rd Bomb Group, 328th Bomb Squadron suffered engine trouble after takeoff and crash-landed at its base in Hardwick. He is buried at the U.S. Military Cemetery in Cambridge, England.
Also see . . .
1. Ask Geoffrey: August 26, 2015. From WTTW-11, Geoffrey Baer answers a question about a similar memorial, for a World War
Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, November 18, 2024
2. Richard Fassl Marker
Excerpt: "There were many of these types of memorials erected throughout Chicago during and after World War II by neighborhood residents, clubs, or even nearby businesses to honor those who served. Many were like George Estes memorialsimply a post bearing a plaque with the name of the serviceman, often on a street corner. Others, called Honor Rolls, were erected during the war and listed the names of men and women from the neighborhood serving in the war. Some were embellished with flagpoles and Vs for victory."(Submitted on November 19, 2024, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.)
2. Findagrave: Richard Fassl. (Submitted on November 19, 2024, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.)
3. Why I will say thank you to Lt. Richard Fassl on this Memorial Day. From the Chicago Sun-Times (free login may be required) (Submitted on November 19, 2024, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.)
Credits. This page was last revised on January 13, 2025. It was originally submitted on November 19, 2024, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. This page has been viewed 424 times since then and 163 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 19, 2024, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.
