Lynbrook in Nassau County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Lynbrook World War I Memorial
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, November 22, 2025
1. Lynbrook World War I Memorial
To the Memory of
Our Boys of
Lynbrook and Vicinity
Who Made the
Supreme Sacrifice in the
1917 World War 1919
Corp. Frank S. Wedlake Priv. William A. Goebel Priv. Vincent Higgins Priv. Wilford J. Jackson Priv. Anthony Ray Priv. William A. Smith Priv. Chauncey B. Soper Priv. Sylvester LaMantia
( east side )
Lieut. Philip H. Farren Sergt. Harold M. Lathrop Sergt. Fred E. Wanders Corp. Robert F. Garrison Cook Frank B. Howard Priv. George Dahlbender Priv. Clarence A. Ferris
( south side plaque )
Dedicated the 12 day of October
A.D. 1920
Lynbrooks Militia Unit 19171919 Co. B 23rd Regt. N.Y. Guard
Philip Stauderman, Captain Harvey H. Slack, 1st Lieut. John J. Derrick, 2nd Lieut.
Dedicated October 12th 1921 by Gen. John F. ORyan Commander 27th Div. A.E.F.
Destroyed by a motorist June 6th 1924
Reconstructed by popular subscription of the people of Lynbrook
under the direction of ex-members of the above militia unit November 24th 1924
Erected 1921 by The Citizens of Lynbrook.
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, World I.
Location. 40° 39.379′ N, 73° 40.525′ W. Memorial is in Lynbrook, New York, in Nassau County. It is at the intersection of Lyon Place and Ross Plaza, on the right when traveling east on Lyon Place. Touch for map. Memorial is in this post office area: Lynbrook NY 11563, 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
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Jeffrey L. Wiener HM2, USN (here, next to this marker); Lynbrook Vietnam War Memorial (here, next to this marker); In Memory (here, next to this marker); Lynbrook World War II Memorial (here, next to this marker); Lynbrook Korean War Memorial (here, next to this marker); Village of Lynbrook World War II Wall of Honor (a few steps from this marker); Lynbrook and the Long Island Railroad (within shouting distance of this marker); Lynbrook 9/11 Memorial (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lynbrook.
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, November 22, 2025
2. Lynbrook Doughboy Monument
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, November 22, 2025
3. Lynbrook Doughboy Monument
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, November 22, 2025
4. Monument Re-Dedication Plaque
Describes the traffic accident that destroyed the original monument.
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, November 22, 2025
5. World War I Centennial
Centennial Memorial
This designation is conferred by the United States
World War One Centennial Commission and
The Pritzker Military Museum & Library
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, November 22, 2025
6. Lynbrook Veterans Memorial Plaza
Credits. This page was last revised on December 11, 2025. It was originally submitted on December 9, 2025, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 57 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on December 9, 2025, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
