New Britain in Capitol Region, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)
1st Sgt. Henry J. Szczesny
Photographed by Michael Herrick, March 29, 2011
1. Henry J. Szczesny Marker
In Honor Of
1st Sgt. Henry J. Szczesny
A Member Of Co. I 169th Inf.
Inducted Into Federal Service
Feb. 1941. Killed In Action
Jan. 22, 1945 Luzon Philipine Islands
Dedicated Nov 10, 1974
Erected 1974.
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, World II.
Location. 41° 40.058′ N, 72° 46.818′ W. Memorial is in New Britain in Capitol Region, Connecticut. It is at the intersection of Bank Street and Columbus Boulevard, on the right when traveling east on Bank Street. Located at the entrance to the New Britain Municipal Parking Garage. Touch for map. Memorial is in this post office area: New Britain CT 06051, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this memorial is in the Connecticut River Valley, in Greater Hartford, and in the Knowledge Corridor. It is also in the American Northeast and in New England. 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 Hartford County and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Leo A. Milewski Park (within shouting distance of this marker); New Britain Soldiers' Monument (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); New Britain (about 500 feet away); New Britain Veterans Memorial (about 500 feet away); Central Park / Early Industries (about 600 feet away); City Hall / Monuments of War (about 600 feet away); Burritt Hotel
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Photographed by Michael Herrick, March 29, 2011
2. The New Britain Municipal Parking Garage
The marker is at the left of the entrance.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on April 5, 2011, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 954 times since then and 42 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 5, 2011, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.
