Albion in Orleans County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Sheret Family

A Remarkable Military Legacy

Photographed by Bradley Owen, June 29, 2025

1. Sheret Family Marker

Inscription.

Sheret Family. A Remarkable Military Legacy. , Formerly a school house from 1882-1934, Central Hall once served as the home to the American Legion Sheret Post #35 until its sale to Orleans County in 1980., The Sheret Post was named in honor of Sgt. James Sheret for his "extraordinary heroism and gallantry" during world war one., . On September 29, 1918, the 27th Division of the American Expeditionary Forces, containing the 108th Infantry and Company F, led a courageous charge, displaying exceptional bravery by "rushing two enemy posts, revolvers blazing" and coming upon a machine gun nest of German defenses at the Hindenburg Line on the "Western Front" near Ronssay, France., Both Sgt. James Sheret and sibling Pvt. Egbert Sheret "mortally fell" that day. Younger brother Andrew, the company's bugler, was severely wounded by a bullet during the engagement. Both James and Egbert are memorialized on a bronze plaque hanging at the Orleans County Court House entrance., The Hindenburg Line was soon broken and the Armistice came on November 11, 1918., Sgt. Sheret was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for his bravery. General Pershing considered him "one of the hundred heroes of world war one.", James and Egbert are also included in the Aberdeen and District "Roll of Honour" at the National Library of Scotland., Brothers James, Egbert, Andrew, and John (Aviator - Navy) each served during world war one. All four were among the first Albionites to enlist in "The Great War." Younger siblings Virginia (Lt. Col. - Army, highest rank ever attained by a woman at that time), Donald (PFC - Army) and Bernard (Major - Air Force) served in world war two., "Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one's life for one's friends." John 15:13, (Sidebar):, James Sheret | world war one , Nov. 1892 - Sept. 29, 1918, Egbert Sheret | world war one , Feb. 1894 - Sept. 29, 1918, John Sheret | world war one , Jan. 11, 1896 - Dec. 11, 1987, Andrew Sheret | world war one , Oct. 28, 1898 - Nov. 30, 1989, Virginia Sheret | world war two , April 10, 1908 - Dec. 2, 2007, Donald Sheret | world war two , Sept. 2, 1913 - Feb. 11, 1992, Bernard Sheret | world war two , Feb. 9, 1916 - Nov. 16, 2002, (Captions):, Central Hall, former location of the American Legion Sheret Post #35, Left to right: Andrew, John, Egbert, James, Pictured here is the family of John Galashan Sheret, Sr. of Albion, circa 1906. Standing left to right are John Jr., James, and Egbert. Seated left to right: John Sr., Andrew, Marian, Anna, and Elsie. In all, John and Anna Sheret, West Park St. residents, had nine children, seven of whom served in the military.

Formerly a school house from 1882-1934, Central Hall once served as the home to the American Legion Sheret Post #35 until its sale to Orleans County in 1980.

The Sheret Post was named in honor of Sgt. James Sheret for his "extraordinary heroism and gallantry" during WWI.

• On September 29, 1918, the 27th Division of the American Expeditionary Forces, containing the 108th Infantry and Company F, led a courageous charge, displaying exceptional bravery by "rushing two enemy posts, revolvers blazing" and coming upon a machine gun nest of German defenses at the Hindenburg Line on the "Western Front" near Ronssay, France.

Both Sgt. James Sheret and sibling Pvt. Egbert Sheret "mortally fell" that day. Younger brother Andrew, the company's bugler, was severely wounded by a bullet during the engagement. Both James and Egbert are memorialized on a bronze plaque hanging at the Orleans County Court House entrance.

The Hindenburg Line was soon broken and the Armistice came on November 11, 1918.

Sgt. Sheret was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for his bravery. General Pershing considered him "one of the hundred heroes of WWI."

James and Egbert are also included in the Aberdeen and District "Roll of Honour" at the National Library of Scotland.

Brothers James, Egbert,

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Andrew, and John (Aviator - Navy) each served during WWI. All four were among the first Albionites to enlist in "The Great War." Younger siblings Virginia (Lt. Col. - Army, highest rank ever attained by a woman at that time), Donald (PFC - Army) and Bernard (Major - Air Force) served in WWII.

"Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one's life for one's friends." John 15:13

(Sidebar):

James Sheret | WWI
Nov. 1892 - Sept. 29, 1918

Egbert Sheret | WWI
Feb. 1894 - Sept. 29, 1918

John Sheret | WWI
Jan. 11, 1896 - Dec. 11, 1987

Andrew Sheret | WWI
Oct. 28, 1898 - Nov. 30, 1989

Virginia Sheret | WWII
April 10, 1908 - Dec. 2, 2007

Donald Sheret | WWII
Sept. 2, 1913 - Feb. 11, 1992

Bernard Sheret | WWII
Feb. 9, 1916 - Nov. 16, 2002

(Captions):

Central Hall, former location of the American Legion Sheret Post #35

Left to right: Andrew, John, Egbert, James

Pictured here is the family of John Galashan Sheret, Sr. of Albion, circa 1906. Standing left to right are John Jr., James, and Egbert. Seated left to right: John Sr., Andrew, Marian, Anna, and Elsie. In all, John and Anna Sheret, West Park St. residents, had nine

Photographed by Bradley Owen, June 29, 2025

2. Sheret Family Marker

children, seven of whom served in the military.

Erected by The 2022 AMS Service Learning Classes and the Orleans Chapter DAR.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: War, World I • War, World II. A significant historical date for this entry is April 10, 1980.

Location. 43° 14.706′ N, 78° 11.555′ W. Marker is in Albion, New York, in Orleans County. It is at the intersection of East Park Street and South Platt Street, on the right when traveling east on East Park Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 34 East Park Street, Albion NY 14411, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Upstate New York,

specifically in Western New York,

in the Finger Lakes,

and in the Rochester Metropolitan Area.

It is also in the American Northeast,

on the Great Lakes,

and in the Mid-Atlantic.

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 the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy,

New Netherland,

and one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: George M. Pullman 1831-97 (within shouting distance of this marker); John Cunneen 1848-1907 (within shouting distance of this marker); Pullman Memorial Universalist Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Journalist, Terry Anderson (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Veterans Memorial (about 300 feet away); Log Cabin Site (about 300 feet away); Tribute to the Fallen Heroes of 9/11 (about 300 feet away); In Memory (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Albion.

Credits. This page was last revised on July 4, 2025. It was originally submitted on July 3, 2025, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. This page has been viewed 96 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 4, 2025, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia.