New Brighton on Staten Island in Richmond County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
New Brighton World War II Memorial
to honor the men and women
of New Brighton who answered
their country’s call in
World War II 1941 – 1945
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Dedicated by
Donegan – McGinley – Landy Post No. 1366
The American Legion
July 4, 1953
Erected 1953 by The American Legion.
Topics. This historical marker and memorial is listed in this topic list: War, World II. A significant historical month for this entry is July 1640.
Location. 40° 38.876′ N, 74° 4.989′ W. Marker is on Staten Island, New York, in Richmond County. It is in New Brighton. Marker is on Richmond Terrace, on the right when traveling west. Marker is on the flagpole in the North Shore Esplande Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Staten Island NY 10301, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. World War I Memorial (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Staten Island September 11 Memorial (approx. 0.4 miles away); The Staten Island September 11 First Responders Memorial (approx. 0.4 miles away); Survivor Tree (approx. 0.4 miles away); In Memory of Lt. Nick Lia (approx. 0.4 miles away); Veterans Memorial (approx. half a mile away); Staten Island World War I Memorial (approx. half a mile away); Commodore John Barry (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Staten Island.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 14, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 22, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 667 times since then and 38 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 22, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.