West Haven in South Central Region, 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. . 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."

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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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.

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."

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
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
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
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
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
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

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Topics. This monument and memorial is listed in this topic list: War, World I.

Location. 41° 16.314′ N, 72° 57.021′ W. Monument is in West Haven in South Central Region, Connecticut. It is at the intersection of Main Street and Campbell Avenue, on the right when traveling west on Main Street. Located on the West Haven Green. Touch for map. Monument is in this post office area: West Haven CT 06516, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this memorial monument 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: SSg Thomas E. Vitagliano (here, next to this marker); West Haven (within shouting

Photographed by Michael Herrick, February 15, 2010

2. West Haven World War I Monument

north side

distance of this marker); West Haven Revolutionary War Memorial (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); West Haven Twilight League 1933 (approx. 0.6 miles away); Painter Park World War II Memorial (approx. 0.7 miles away); Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Monument (approx. 0.8 miles away); VFW Post 1684 Memorial (approx. 0.8 miles away); John Doe (approx. 0.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in West Haven.

More about this monument. Sculptor is Anton Schaaf.

Photographed by Michael Herrick, February 15, 2010

3. West Haven World War I Monument

east side

Photographed by Michael Herrick, February 15, 2010

4. West Haven World War I Monument

east side lower tablet

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5. West Haven World War I Monument

west side

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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

Close-up of the Statue image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Michael Herrick, February 15, 2010

8. Close-up of the Statue

Inscribed on the Pedestal "Armistice"

Historic West Haven Green image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Michael Herrick, March 11, 2010

9. Historic West Haven Green

Settled 1648
Incorporated 1921

Credits. This page was last revised on May 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on March 11, 2010, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 7,068 times since then and 996 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.