Charlotte in Rochester in Monroe County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Battle of the Bulge
This memorial is dedicated to the soldiers who fought in the bloodiest battle waged by the American army in World War II.
The Ardennes Campaign was fought in Belgium and Luxembourg December 16, 1944 - January 25, 1945 Forcing the German Army back into Germany and leading the way for victory in Europe in May, 1945. 600,000 American soldiers fought in the cold and snow. 19,000 were killed and more than 62,000 were wounded, captured or missing in action.
Presented by their surviving comrades Genesee Valley Chapter, Veterans of the Battle of the Bulge "This is undoubtedly the greatest American battle of the war, and will, I believe, be regarded as an ever famous American victory."
Winston Churchill
Erected by surviving comrades Genesee Valley Chapter, Veterans of the Battle of the Bulge.
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, World II.
Location. 43° 15.498′ N, 77° 36.502′ W. Marker is in Rochester, New York, in Monroe County. It is in Charlotte. Memorial is at the intersection of Lake Ave and Beach Ave., on the right when traveling north on Lake Ave. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Rochester NY 14612, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker . In Honor of the Crew of USS Liberty (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Hojack Railroad Swing Bridge (approx. 0.2 miles away); Merchant Ship to Warship (approx. 0.2 miles away); Charlotte-Genesee Lighthouse (approx. 0.4 miles away); 1822 Lighthouse (approx. 0.4 miles away); Latta House (approx. half a mile away); War of 1812 (approx. 0.6 miles away); Resort Area (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Rochester.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 23, 2012, by Yugoboy of Rochester, New York. This page has been viewed 840 times since then and 50 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on December 23, 2012, by Yugoboy of Rochester, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.