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Port Washington in Nassau County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
 

In Vietnam

 
 
In Vietnam Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, October 18, 2025
1. In Vietnam Marker
Inscription.
In Vietnam
A/M Robert L. Zwerlein
June 19, 1946 – Aug 1, 1967
P.A.L.
1962

Sgt. William A. Polchow
Dec. 5, 1944 – Jan 23, 1968
P.A.L.
1962

 
Erected by Police Athletic League.
 
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, Vietnam.
 
Location. 40° 49.955′ N, 73° 42.027′ W. Memorial is in Port Washington, New York, in Nassau County. It is on Main Street just east of Jackson Street, on the left when traveling north. Located at Kurz Field. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 325 Main Street, Port Washington NY 11050, 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: Gay Pearsall (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Pvt. John Michael Marino (about 400 feet away); Frank Plant McCreery (about 400 feet away); Port Washington World War I Memorial (about 400 feet away); a different marker also named Port Washington World War I Memorial (about 400 feet away); Port Washington Korean War Memorial (about 400 feet away); Port Washington Vietnam War Memorial (about 400 feet away); Port Washington World War II Memorial (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Port Washington.
 
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In Vietnam Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, October 18, 2025
2. In Vietnam Marker
Chief James J. Salerno Dedication image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, October 18, 2025
3. Chief James J. Salerno Dedication
Nearby marker dedicated to Port Washington P.A.L. founder James J. Salerno.
Mr. Brown Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, October 18, 2025
4. Mr. Brown Marker
Nearby marker dedicated to former P.A.L. coach Tom Brown.
Richard C. L'Esperance Police Athletic League image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, October 18, 2025
5. Richard C. L'Esperance Police Athletic League
The marker is located within the Port Washington P.A.L. complex.
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on October 31, 2025. It was originally submitted on October 29, 2025, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 33 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos:   1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on October 29, 2025, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
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