Port Washington in Nassau County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Pvt. John Michael Marino
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, October 18, 2025
1. Pvt. John Michael Marino Marker
Order of Sons of Italy in America
In commemoration of the 90th anniversary of its
founding dedicates this memorial to the memory of
Pvt. John Michael Marino
The namesake of the lodge who was the first Italian-American
from Port Washington to die in service to
our country during World War I
The lodge is committed to the principles of
Liberty Equality Fraternity
Dedicated November 11, 2015
Erected 2015.
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, World I.
Location. 40° 49.972′ N, 73° 42.1′ W. Memorial is in Port Washington, New York, in Nassau County. It is on Main Street close to Covert Street, on the left when traveling north. Located In front of the Sousa Band Shell in Sunset Park. Touch for map. Memorial is in this post office area: 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: Frank Plant McCreery (here, next to this marker); Port Washington World War I Memorial (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Port Washington World War I Memorial (here, next to this marker); Port Washington Vietnam War Memorial
this page online
Also see . . . John Michael Marino Lodge History.
Military records indicate, that Pvt. Marino and his unit were engaged in the most fierce battles for approximately 200 days. Notably, the Voges Mountains of Eastern France, commencing on August 2nd, 1918. On September 24th, 1918, historical writings revealed that the 37th Division covered itself with glory in a battle at the forests of Meuse-Argonne, France. John and his Company faced heavy rain for days, adding to poor combat conditions. Military historians have recorded that the 37th Divisions enemy engagement at Meuse-Argonne, was the greatest battle fought by American troops in World War I.(Submitted on October 30, 2025, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York.)
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, October 18, 2025
2. Pvt. John Michael Marino Marker
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, October 18, 2025
3. Port Washington Veterans Memorials
Credits. This page was last revised on November 8, 2025. It was originally submitted on October 30, 2025, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 53 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 30, 2025, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
