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West Haven in South Central Region, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)
 

First Avenue Honor Roll

 
 
First Avenue Honor Roll Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Michael Herrick, February 15, 2010
1. First Avenue Honor Roll Marker
Inscription.
First Avenue
Honor Roll
Dedicated to the Men of The
United States Armed Forces
Who Gave Their Lives In
World War II, So That
Democracy Might Live
Joseph J. Bosta
Thomas A. Kishel
George A. Mascola
Pacifico A. Migliore Jr.
John B. Murray
Parker L. Smith
Francis W. Snyder
William F. Weiler
Dedicated April 30, 1950

 
Erected 1950.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, World II. A significant historical date for this entry is April 30, 1648.
 
Location. 41° 15.366′ N, 72° 57.098′ W. Marker is in West Haven in South Central Region, Connecticut. It is on Captain Thomas Blvd 0.1 miles south of Kelsey Avenue, on the right when traveling south. Located at Savin Rock Beach. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: West Haven CT 06516, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker 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 the North Atlantic Region, 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: SOS - Save Our Shore (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Lone Sailor (approx. 0.2 miles away); British Landing Site (approx. Ό mile away); Veterans Walk Of Honor (approx. 0.4 miles away); William A. Soderman (approx. 0.4 miles away); The Korean War (approx. 0.4 miles away); Bradley Point Park
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(approx. 0.4 miles away); West Haven Vietnam Veterans Memorial (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in West Haven.
 
First Avenue Honor Roll Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Michael Herrick, February 15, 2010
2. First Avenue Honor Roll Marker
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on May 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on February 21, 2010, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 993 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on February 21, 2010, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.
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Jun. 19, 2026