Manhasset in Nassau County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Veterans of Foreign Wars Memorial
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, October 18, 2025
1. Veterans of Foreign Wars Memorial Marker
Established by
Manhasset VFW Post 5063
To honor all Manhasset veterans living and deceased who served our nation in time of war.
And
Dedicated to the United States Coast Guard ship
USS Manhasset WAG 276
Which served as a weather ship in the hazardous North Atlantic during World War II. Her relief sister ship, the USS Muskeget-WAG 48 was torpedoed and sunk on Sept. 9, 1942 by enemy submarine U-755 with the loss of her entire crew of 121 men. During the Battle of the Atlantic, which was the longest sustained campaign of World War II, the enemy submarine force sunk about 2900 Allied ships, with the loss of more than 42,000 seaman.
VFW Memorial Committee
Robert E. McGuire Co-Chairman Charles G. Derderian
George M. Serres John Derderian Michael J. McGuire
William C. Miller Ara Yardum
We are grateful to those who contributed to create this memorial
James M. Gilhooly, Architect
1997
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • War, World II • Waterways & Vessels.
Location. 40° 47.577′ N, 73° 41.652′ W.
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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: Quaker Meeting (within shouting distance of this marker); Manhasset Friends Meeting House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Onderdonk House (about 700 feet away); Patriots Park (about 700 feet away); In Memory Of Those We Loved (about 700 feet away); Manhasset Gold Star Honor Roll (approx. 0.2 miles away); Dedicated by the Manhasset VFW Post 5063 (approx.
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, October 18, 2025
2. Veterans of Foreign Wars Memorial
The display at the memorial plaza includes the plaque, a sign, an anchor, and a seating area.
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, October 18, 2025
3. Charles G. Derderian Memorial Park
A close-up view of the sign and anchor at the memorial park.
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, October 18, 2025
4. Memorial Plaque & Plinth
5. USS Manhasset (as AG-47) moored pierside
Naval History and Heritage Command website entry
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Credits. This page was last revised on October 28, 2025. It was originally submitted on October 21, 2025, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 68 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on October 21, 2025, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
