Eastchester in Westchester County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Congressional Medal of Honor Memorial
Photographed by Michael Herrick, May 10, 2011
1. Congressional Medal of Honor Memorial Marker
Congressional Medal of Honor Memorial
This memorial is erected to honor the memory and courage
of the soldiers, sailors and airmen of our commumity
who valiantly sacrificed their lives for
fellow soldiers and their country
Dedicated June 13, 2009
Supervisor Anthony S. Colavita
Councilwoman Vicki Ford
Councilwoman Sheila Marcotte
Councilman Michael Cahalin
Councilman Christine Doody Doherty
Pat Pilenza Builder Peter F. Gaito Designer
Erected 2009.
Topics. This historical marker and memorial is listed in this topic list: Heroes. A significant historical date for this entry is June 13, 1833.
Location. 40° 57.894′ N, 73° 48.546′ W. Marker is in Eastchester, New York, in Westchester County. It is at the intersection of White Plains Road (New York State Route 22) and California Road, on the left when traveling south on White Plains Road. Located in Eastchester Memorial Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Eastchester NY 10709, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker and memorial is in the Hudson Valley 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 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Gold Star Mothers Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Eastchester Memorial Park (within shouting distance of this marker); Scarsdale Bicentennial Time Capsule
this page online
Also see . . .
1. Richard W. O'Neill on Wikipedia. (Submitted on May 17, 2011, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
2. Robert C. Murray on Wikipedia. (Submitted on May 17, 2011, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
3. Ralph Cheli on Wikipedia. (Submitted on May 17, 2011, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
Photographed by Michael Herrick, May 10, 2011
2. Richard William O'Neill
U.S. Army
Medal of Honor, World War I
Place and Date: On the Ourcq River, France, 30 July 1918
Citation:
In advance of an assault line, he attacked a detachment of about 25 of the enemy. In the ensuing hand-to-hand encounter he sustained pistol wounds, but heroically continued in the advance, during which he received additional wounds: but, with great physical effort, he remained in active command of his detachment. Being again wounded, he was forced by weakness and loss of blood to be evacuated, but insisted upon being taken first to the battalion commander in order to transmit to him valuable information relative to enemy positions and the disposition of our men.
Photographed by Michael Herrick, May 10, 2011
3. Robert C. Murray
U.S. Army
Medal of Honor, Vietnam War
Place and Date: Near the village of Hiep Duc, Republic of Vietnam, 7 June 1970
Citation:
S/Sgt. Murray distinguished himself while serving as a squad leader with Company B. S/Sgt. Murray's squad was searching for an enemy mortar that had been threatening friendly positions when a member of the squad tripped an enemy grenade rigged as a booby trap. Realizing that he had activated the enemy booby trap, the soldier shouted for everybody to take cover. Instantly assessing the danger to the men of his squad, S/Sgt. Murray unhesitatingly and with complete disregard for his own safety, threw himself on the grenade absorbing the full and fatal impact of the explosion. By his gallant action and self sacrifice, he prevented the death or injury of the other members of his squad. S/Sgt. Murray's extraordinary courage and gallantry, at the cost of his life above and beyond the call of duty, are in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit on him, his unit, and the U.S. Army.
Photographed by Michael Herrick, May 10, 2011
4. Major Cheli
U.S. Army Air Corps
Medal of Honor, World War II
Place and Date: Near Wewak, New Guinea, 18 August 1943, Entered service at Brooklyn, N.Y.
Citation:
For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty in action with the enemy. While Maj. Cheli was leading his squadron in a dive to attack the heavily defended Dagua Airdrome, intercepting enemy aircraft centered their fire on his plane, causing it to burst into flames while still 2 miles from the objective. His speed would have enabled him to gain necessary altitude to parachute to safety, but this action would have resulted in his formation becoming disorganized and exposed to the enemy. Although a crash was inevitable, he courageously elected to continue leading the attack in his blazing plane. From a minimum altitude, the squadron made a devastating bombing and strafing attack on the target. The mission completed, Maj. Cheli instructed his wingman to lead the formation and crashed into the sea.
Photographed by Michael Herrick, May 10, 2011
5. Congressional Medal of Honor Memorial
Photographed by Michael Herrick, May 10, 2011
6. Congressional Medal of Honor Memorial
The sculpture is a World War I Infantryman, kneeling, and a World War II Infantryman, raising the flag.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on May 17, 2011, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 1,096 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on May 17, 2011, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.
