Paterson in Passaic County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Bernard F. Armitage Memorial
Bernard F. Armitage
U.S. Navy
who made the
supreme sacrifice
aboard the U.S.S. Juneau
Nov. 13, 1942
and all the valiant
men and women who
gave their lives
while serving
our country
Erected by The Bernard Armitage Post 360, American Legion.
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: War, World II • Waterways & Vessels.
Location. 40° 54.701′ N, 74° 11.311′ W. Memorial is in Paterson, New Jersey, in Passaic County. It is on McBride Avenue (County Road 639) west of Dayton Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Memorial is in this post office area: Paterson NJ 07501, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this memorial is in New Jersey’s North Jersey, in Greater Newark, and in the New York City Metropolitan Area. 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: Women's Veterans Memorial (here, next to this marker); Deceased Veterans Memorial (here, next to this marker); Operation Iraqi Freedom Memorial (here, next to this marker); Spanish American War Medal of Honor Memorial (here, next to this marker); Paterson Veterans Memorial (here, next to this marker); Walter W. Porter Jr. Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Operation Enduring Freedom (a few steps from this marker); World War II Monument (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Paterson.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 4, 2026. It was originally submitted on January 4, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 41 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 4, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.

