East Rockaway in Nassau County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
William Gregory
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, October 4, 2025
1. William Gregory Marker
In Memoriam
170
East Rockaway N.Y.
In memory of our member
who gave his life in the
service of his country.
World War II
Dedicated May 30, 1947
Erected 1947.
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, World II.
Location. 40° 38.783′ N, 73° 39.881′ W. Memorial is in East Rockaway, New York, in Nassau County. It is on Atlantic Avenue south of Woods Avenue, on the right when traveling north. Located in Memorial Park next to the East Rockaway Village Hall. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 344 Atlantic Avenue, East Rockaway NY 11518, 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: Before the Revolutionary War (a few steps from this marker); Sp. 4 Louis E. Pizzuto (within shouting distance of this marker); P.F.C. Gary W. Thornlow (within shouting distance of this marker); World War II Roll of Honor (within shouting distance of this marker); East Rockaway Roll of Honor (within shouting distance of this marker); East Rockaway 9/11 Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); The East Rockaway Grist Mill
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Also see . . . A 'thoughtful' Memorial Day in East Rockaway (Long Island Herald).
Lenahan spoke of William Gregory, a firefighter from East Rockaway and a soldier in World War II who made the ultimate sacrifice.(Submitted on October 11, 2025, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York.)
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, October 4, 2025
2. William Gregory Marker
This marker is located near the entrance to Memorial Park.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 11, 2025. It was originally submitted on October 11, 2025, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 52 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 11, 2025, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
