New Brighton on Staten Island in Richmond County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

New Brighton World War II Memorial

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, May 21, 2011

1. New Brighton World War II Memorial Marker

Inscription. This tablet has been erected
to honor the men and women
of New Brighton who answered
their country’s call in
World War II 1941 – 1945
* * * * *
Dedicated by
Donegan – McGinley – Landy Post No. 1366
The American Legion
July 4, 1953

Erected 1953 by The American Legion.

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

Location. 40° 38.876′ N, 74° 4.989′ W. Memorial is on Staten Island, New York, in Richmond County. It is in New Brighton. It is on Richmond Terrace, on the right when traveling west. Marker is on the flagpole in the North Shore Esplande Park. Touch for map. Memorial is in this post office area: Staten Island NY 10301, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this memorial is in New York City.

It is also in the American Mid-Atlantic.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

the Western Hemisphere,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: World War I Memorial

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(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); Gil Bassetti (approx. 0.4 miles away); John Hagemann (approx. 0.4 miles away); Billy Blitzer (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Staten Island.

Marker in North Shore Esplande Park image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, May 21, 2011

2. Marker in North Shore Esplande Park

Staten Island Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, May 21, 2011

3. Staten Island Marker

Marker on Richmond Terrace image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, May 21, 2011

4. Marker on Richmond Terrace

Credits. This page was last revised on June 8, 2025. It was originally submitted on May 22, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,079 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.