East Rock in New Haven in South Central Region, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)

New Haven World War Two Veterans Memorial

Photographed by Conrad Ward, March 15, 2025

1. New Haven World War Two Veterans Memorial

Inscription.
(main stone) In honor of all World War Two Veterans from the New Haven area who valiantly served their country

Your service and sacrifice will never be forgotten
(upper left brick)
Edward M. Paleski
Seaman 1 Class USNR
2/14/1925-5/15/1945

(lower left brick)
Mario Nero
Killed in Action
April 4, 1945

(upper right brick)
Lawrence Myers
USMC

(lower right brick)
Edward Marino
Killed in Action
December 25, 1943

Topics. This historical marker and memorial is listed in this topic list: War, World II.

Location. 41° 18.987′ N, 72° 54.52′ W. Marker is in New Haven in South Central Region, Connecticut. It is in East Rock. It is at the intersection of State Street and Mechanic Street, on the left when traveling north on State Street. The memorial is located in Women's Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: New Haven CT 06511, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker and memorial is in the Connecticut River Valley

and on the Connecticut Shoreline.

It is also in the American Northeast,

in New England,

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and on the Eastern Seaboard. 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 Haven County

and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Firehouse 19 (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); September 11th Memorial (about 400 feet away); Jocelyn Square (approx. ¼ mile away); St. Stanislaus Servicemen (approx. 0.4 miles away); Discover New Haven! (approx. ¾ mile away); Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument (approx. ¾ mile away); a different marker also named Soldiers and Sailors Monument (approx. 0.8 miles away); Hillhouse Avenue Bridge (approx. 0.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New Haven.

Photographed by Conrad Ward, March 15, 2025

2. New Haven World War Two Veterans Memorial

New Haven World War Two Veterans Memorial<br> In Women's Park image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Conrad Ward, March 15, 2025

3. New Haven World War Two Veterans Memorial
In Women's Park

Credits. This page was last revised on May 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on February 28, 2026, by Conrad Ward of Guilford, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 15 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 28, 2026, by Conrad Ward of Guilford, Connecticut. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.