Garden City in Nassau County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
World War I Memorial
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, September 27, 2025
1. World War I Memorial Marker
We remember and express our appreciation to the residents of our village who served in the World War of 19171918, and especially for those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country.
Emil Lauterwasser Victor Mitchell William D. O'Connell Cyril S. Stephenson Arthur Teets William Bradford Turner
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, World I.
Location. 40° 43.421′ N, 73° 38.439′ W. Memorial is in Garden City, New York, in Nassau County. It can be reached from 7th Street east of Cathedral Avenue. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 45 7th Street, Garden City NY 11530, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this memorial is in the New York City Metropolitan Area and on Long Island. It is also in the American Northeast 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 New Netherland and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Korean War Memorial (here, next to this marker); Vietnam War Memorial (here, next to this marker); Dedication (here, next to this marker); Iraq & Afghanistan War Memorial (here, next to this marker); Garden City World War II Roll of Honor (here, next to this marker); Medal of Honor (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Medal of Honor (here, next to this marker); The Country Life Press Roll of Honor (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Garden City.
Also see . . . Garden City Unveils New War Memorial
this page online
Deceased Garden City residents who are recorded on the World War I Memorial include Emil Lauterwasser, Victor Mitchell, William D. OConnell, Cyril S. Stephenson, Arthur Teets and 1st Lieutenant William Bradford Turner. Turner, who was killed in Ronssoy, France, on Sept. 27, 1918, received the Medal of Honor, the highest military decoration awarded by the United States government.(Submitted on October 4, 2025, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York.)
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, September 27, 2025
2. Garden City War Memorials
The Garden City War Memorial project was unveiled May 30, 2011. The World War I memorial is on the far left of this photo.
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, September 27, 2025
3. World War I Memorial
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, September 27, 2025
4. World War I Memorial
Photo of the plaque and pedestal.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 4, 2025. It was originally submitted on October 4, 2025, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 61 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 4, 2025, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
