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World War I Memorial

 
 
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Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), June 7, 2025
1. World War I Memorial
Inscription.
To perpetuate in grateful remembrance the sacrifice heroism and devotion of the men and women of the old town of Westchester who in the World War answered the call of their country that justice and righteousness should not perish

They died
in the service of
their country
★ ★ ★
William Agnew • Paul Arnone • Thomas F. Barry • Frank M. Begen • John A. Bickhardt • Edward Boerra • Dominick Bressi • Vivian Brown • Joseph J. Daly • John Del Gaudio • Charles F. Diedterich • Harold Erlandsen • Brian Gallagher • Raymond Gillis • William A. Gorton • Philip G. Hewitt • Harry Hoffmeister • Charles C. Jabureck • Joseph A. Kallas • Charles H. Keegan • William Kelly • Theodore B. Korony • William Lemmon • Charles A. Lindblom

John F. Lockhart • Giustino Lombardi • Arthur E. Mc Bride • James Mc Gurn • William A. Mc Laughlin • Alois A. Messenzehl • Edward Moran • John Newman • William Novy • Harold T. Osterhaus • William S. Reardon • Frederick W. Reynolds • Michael Romita • Henry A. Scheeler • Frank Schlaich • Edward W. Scott • J.
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Slatopolsky • Walter L. Soffel • Nichaolas Vorta • Edgar Yeury Jr. • Samuel H. Young • William G. Zelenka • Eugene L. Zengen

Cambrai • Somme Defensive • Lys • Aisne • Montdidier-Noyon • Champagne-Marne • Aisne-Marne • Somme Offensive • Oise-Aisne • Ypres-Lys • Saint-Mihiel • Meuse-Argonne • Vittorio-Veneto
 
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, World I.
 
Location. 40° 50.464′ N, 73° 50.588′ W. Memorial is in Bronx, New York, in Bronx County. It is in Westchester Square. It is at the intersection of Lane Avenue and Westchester Square, on the left when traveling south on Lane Avenue. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 326 Lane Ave, Bronx NY 10461, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this memorial is in New York City. It is also in the American Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in North America and the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of
World War I Memorial image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), June 7, 2025
2. World War I Memorial
this marker, measured as the crow flies: Historical Marker (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); St . Peter's Church Westchester (approx. 0.2 miles away); Parkchester War Memorial (approx. 0.9 miles away); Hugh J. Grant Circle (approx. 1.1 miles away); FDNY-EMT Yadira Arroyo Playground (approx. 1.2 miles away); American Boy (approx. 1.2 miles away); Bronx Victory Memorial (approx. 1.4 miles away); a different marker also named Bronx Victory Memorial (approx. 1.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bronx.
 
World War I Memorial image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), June 7, 2025
3. World War I Memorial
World War I Memorial image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), June 7, 2025
4. World War I Memorial
World War I Memorial image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), June 7, 2025
5. World War I Memorial
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on June 18, 2025. It was originally submitted on June 18, 2025, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 117 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos:   1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on June 18, 2025, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
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