West Haven in New Haven County, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)
West Haven World War I Monument
Photographed By Michael Herrick, March 11, 2010
1. West Haven World War I Monument
Inscription.
West Haven World War I Monument. . [ north side ]
Dedicated To The Memory Of Those Who Gave Their Lives In The World War 1917 – 1918 The American's Creed. "I believe in the United States of America as a government of the people, by the people, for the people; whose just powers are derived from the consent of the governed; a democracy in a republic; a sovereign nation of many sovereign states; a perfect union, one and inseparable; established upon those principles of freedom, equality, justice and humanity for which American Patriots sacrificed their lives and fortunes." "I therefore believe it is my duty to my country to love it; to support its constitution; to obey its laws; to respect its flag, and to defend it against all enemies." [ east side ]
Honor Roll Burns, James J. Private Co. D. 305 F. A. Bohndorf, Alfred G. Seaman 2nd. Cl. U.S. Navy Cameron, Vernon G. Private Co. A. 11 M.G. Bn. Carlo, Peter Private Co. I. 102 Inf. Civitillo, John Private Co. I. 60 Inf. Cooper, George H. Private Co. C. 102 Inf. Davis, Leonard S. Private San. Det. 56 Art. C.A.C. Donahue, Joseph C. Private Co. D. 102 Inf. Foisey, Stanley Private 1st Cl. Co. B. 102 Inf. For Those Who Gave Their Lives – World War I. [ lower tablet ]
To Honor and Remember Those Men and Women Of the City of West Haven Who Served in the Armed Forces Of Their Country During the Vietnam Conflict. This Plaque Provided By The Grateful Citizens Of the City of West Haven And Sponsored By The West Haven Veterans Council. [ south side ]
Honor Roll Geleneau, George J. Private Co. C. 102 Inf. Heery, Nicholas W. Private 1st Cl. Co. E. 102 Inf. Hendrickson, John H. Private Co. E. 102 Inf. Hughson, Harold E. Private Co. A. 12 M.G. Bn. Hughson, Walter J. Private Co. K. 101 Inf. Kapitzke, Arthur G. Private 1st Cl. Co. D. 102 M.G. Bn. Kennedy, William J. Private 1st Cl. Co. D. 102 M.G. Bn. Lawson, Walter F. Private Co. D. 306 Inf. Leth, Axel Private 28 Co. 7 Tbg. Bn. 151 D.B. For Those Who Gave Their Lives – World War I. [ lower tablet ]
To Honor and Remember Those Men and Women Of the City of West Haven Who Served in the Armed Forces Of Their Country During World War II This Plaque Provided By The Grateful Citizens Of the City of West Haven And Sponsored By The West Haven Veterans Council. [ west side ]
Honor Roll Lines, Irving E. Private Co. D. 102 Inf. Lum, Wallace B. Private Co. I. 308 Inf. Mitchell, Robert E. Private Co. D. 23 Inf. Mullen, Terrance J. Private Ord. Salvage Det. A P.O. 782 Nason, Alexis P. Lieut. 5th R. Highlanders Palmer, Frederick E. Bugler Co. D. 101 M.G. Bn. Porter, Homer A. Corporal Co. D. 102 Inf. Tower, Martin V. Private S.A.T.C. Wickwire, Dwight H. Corporal Co. D. 102 M.G. Bn. Wolfe, Edward C. Ordinary Seaman, U.S. Navy For Those Who Gave Their Lives – World War I. [ lower tablet ]
To Honor and Remember Those Men and Women Of the City of West Haven Who Served in the Armed Forces Of Their Country During the Korea Conflict. This Plaque Provided By The Grateful Citizens Of the City of West Haven And Sponsored By The West Haven Veterans Council.
[ north side ]
Dedicated To The
Memory Of Those Who
Gave Their Lives In The
World War 1917 – 1918
The American's Creed
"I believe in the United States of America as a government of the people, by the people, for the people; whose just powers are derived from the consent of the governed; a democracy in a republic; a sovereign nation of many sovereign states; a perfect union, one and inseparable; established upon those principles of freedom, equality, justice and humanity for which American Patriots sacrificed their lives and fortunes."
"I therefore believe it is my duty to my country to love it; to support its constitution; to obey its laws; to respect its flag, and to defend it against all enemies."
[ east side ]
Honor Roll
Burns, James J. Private Co. D. 305 F. A.
Bohndorf, Alfred G. Seaman 2nd. Cl. U.S. Navy
Cameron, Vernon G. Private Co. A. 11 M.G. Bn.
Carlo, Peter Private Co. I. 102 Inf.
Civitillo, John Private Co. I. 60 Inf.
Cooper, George H. Private Co. C. 102 Inf.
Davis, Leonard S. Private San. Det. 56 Art. C.A.C.
Donahue, Joseph C. Private Co. D. 102 Inf.
Foisey, Stanley Private 1st Cl. Co. B. 102 Inf.
For Those Who Gave Their Lives – World War I
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lower tablet ]
To Honor and Remember
Those Men and Women
Of the City of West Haven
Who Served in the Armed Forces
Of Their Country
During the Vietnam Conflict.
This Plaque Provided By
The Grateful Citizens
Of the City of West Haven
And Sponsored By
The West Haven Veterans Council
[ south side ]
Honor Roll
Geleneau, George J. Private Co. C. 102 Inf.
Heery, Nicholas W. Private 1st Cl. Co. E. 102 Inf.
Hendrickson, John H. Private Co. E. 102 Inf.
Hughson, Harold E. Private Co. A. 12 M.G. Bn.
Hughson, Walter J. Private Co. K. 101 Inf.
Kapitzke, Arthur G. Private 1st Cl. Co. D. 102 M.G. Bn.
Kennedy, William J. Private 1st Cl. Co. D. 102 M.G. Bn.
Lawson, Walter F. Private Co. D. 306 Inf.
Leth, Axel Private 28 Co. 7 Tbg. Bn. 151 D.B.
For Those Who Gave Their Lives – World War I
[ lower tablet ]
To Honor and Remember
Those Men and Women
Of the City of West Haven
Who Served in the Armed Forces
Of Their Country
During World War II
This Plaque Provided By
The Grateful Citizens
Of the City of West Haven
And Sponsored By
The West Haven Veterans Council
[ west side ]
Honor Roll
Lines, Irving E. Private
Photographed By Michael Herrick, February 15, 2010
2. West Haven World War I Monument
north side
Co. D. 102 Inf.
Lum, Wallace B. Private Co. I. 308 Inf.
Mitchell, Robert E. Private Co. D. 23 Inf.
Mullen, Terrance J. Private Ord. Salvage Det. A P.O. 782
Nason, Alexis P. Lieut. 5th R. Highlanders
Palmer, Frederick E. Bugler Co. D. 101 M.G. Bn.
Porter, Homer A. Corporal Co. D. 102 Inf.
Tower, Martin V. Private S.A.T.C.
Wickwire, Dwight H. Corporal Co. D. 102 M.G. Bn.
Wolfe, Edward C. Ordinary Seaman, U.S. Navy
For Those Who Gave Their Lives – World War I
[ lower tablet ]
To Honor and Remember
Those Men and Women
Of the City of West Haven
Who Served in the Armed Forces
Of Their Country
During the Korea Conflict.
This Plaque Provided By
The Grateful Citizens
Of the City of West Haven
And Sponsored By
The West Haven Veterans Council
Erected by City of West Haven, West Haven Veterans Council.
Topics. This historical marker and monument is listed in this topic list: War, World I. A significant historical year for this entry is 1917.
Location. 41° 16.314′ N, 72° 57.021′ W. Marker is in West Haven, Connecticut, in New Haven County. Marker is at the intersection of Main Street and Campbell Avenue, on the right when traveling west on Main Street
Photographed By Michael Herrick, February 15, 2010
3. West Haven World War I Monument
east side
. Located on the West Haven Green. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: West Haven CT 06516, United States of America. Touch for directions.
More about this monument. Sculptor is Anton Schaaf.
Photographed By Michael Herrick, February 15, 2010
4. West Haven World War I Monument
east side lower tablet
Photographed By Michael Herrick, February 15, 2010
5. West Haven World War I Monument
west side
Photographed By Michael Herrick, February 15, 2010
6. West Haven World War I Monument
west side lower tablet
Photographed By Michael Herrick, March 11, 2010
7. West Haven World War I Monument
south side
Photographed By Michael Herrick, February 15, 2010
8. Close-up of the Statue
Inscribed on the Pedestal "Armistice"
Photographed By Michael Herrick, March 11, 2010
9. Historic West Haven Green
Settled 1648
Incorporated 1921
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on March 11, 2010, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 960 times since then and 10 times this year. Last updated on March 12, 2010, by Les Kopel of Oxnard, California. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9. submitted on March 11, 2010, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.