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Tompkinsville World War II Memorial

1941 - 1945

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Tompkinsville World War II Memorial image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), July 4, 2025
1. Tompkinsville World War II Memorial
Inscription.
In honor of those who served their country during World War II and in memory of those who made the supreme sacrifice
May God's blessing rest upon them
William F. Amaniera • Robert J. Anderson • James A. Cain, Jr. • Victor T. Copeland • Anthony V. Dante • Alexander DeFazio • Frank DeLillio • Max Eisenberg • Peter J. Falloon, Jr. • Vincent J. Fenley • John Forrester

Christopher J. Giannotti, Jr. • William R. Gilfillan • Irwin D. Ginsberg • Edward M. Cormley • Elmer A. Hill, Jr. • Robert D. Hook • Waddie Lippa • Charles Lodge, Jr. • Rowland T. Lux • Lawrence J. Lynch • Joseph H. Maloy

Francis E. Maybank • Joseph G. Nichetta, Jr. • Joseph M. Patino • John A. Pignata • Ludwig G. Reinle • Josh F. Sagaria • Raymond G. Salemmo • Robert W. Seidel • Gerard J. Simon • John B. Sullivan • James A. Walsh

Erected in the year 1949 through contributions from the people of Thompkinsville with the aid of Lodge-Pignata Post No. 1417 American Legion. Site granted through courtesy of Frank F. Virginia
 
Erected 1949 by The People of Thompkinsville with the aid of Lodge-Pignata
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Post No. 1417 American Legion.
 
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, World II.
 
Location. 40° 38.243′ N, 74° 4.671′ W. Memorial is on Staten Island, New York, in Richmond County. It is in Tompkinsville. It is at the intersection of Van Duzer Street and St. Paul's Avenue, on the right when traveling south on Van Duzer Street. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 14 1/2 St Pauls Ave, Staten Island NY 10301, 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 the North Atlantic Region, the Western Hemisphere, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Daniel D. Tompkins (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Hiker (about 400 feet away); The Watering Place (about 400 feet away); Joseph H. Lyons Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); U.S. Lighthouse Service General Depot (approx.
Tompkinsville World War II Memorial image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), July 4, 2025
2. Tompkinsville World War II Memorial
0.3 miles away); Memorial to Clarence T. Barrett (approx. 0.3 miles away); HRH The Princess Royal Visit (approx. 0.3 miles away); Edward G. Baker (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Staten Island.
 
Other markers no longer nearby. The 1907 Lamp Shop (was approx. 0.3 miles away but has been permanently removed); Maritime New York (was approx. 0.3 miles away but has been permanently removed); The Administration Building (was approx. 0.3 miles away but has been permanently removed).
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on July 12, 2025. It was originally submitted on July 12, 2025, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 75 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on July 12, 2025, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
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