Clarence in Erie County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

In Memory of Our Comrades / In Grateful Memory

In Memory of Our Comrades Marker image. Click for full size.

By Anton Schwarzmueller, June 17, 2014

1. In Memory of Our Comrades Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

1914 In Memory of Our Comrades 1918. La Verne W. Drudge, Justus W. Graves, William Laurish, who made the supreme sacrifice in the World War. Dedicated by Clarence Post 838, American Legion.

In grateful memory, the Town of Clarence dedicates this memorial to all who served during World War II with special reverence for those who made the supreme sacrifice. Lincoln H. Beard, Norman A. Engasser, George A. Fields, Joseph N. Fliss, Alfred Jurek, Cletus F. Leising, Royal G. Leo, Earl C. Long, Richard A. Martin. American Legion Port 838, Clarence Community Council.

Erected by American Legion Post 838, Clarence Community Council.

Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: War, US Civil • War, World I • War, World II.

Location. 42° 58.719′ N, 78° 35.996′ W. Marker is in Clarence, New York, in Erie County. Memorial can be reached from Cummings Drive. Markers are located in Clarence Town Park off of a parking lot on Cummings Road within the park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near

In Grateful Memory Marker image. Click for full size.

By Anton Schwarzmueller, June 17, 2014

2. In Grateful Memory Marker

this postal address: 10405 Main Street (NY Route 5), Clarence NY 14031, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Clarence Town Park (within shouting distance of this marker); Watchman's Flag Shanty, West Shore Railroad (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Goodrich-Landow Log Cabin (about 700 feet away); Town of Clarence - First Grist Mill in Erie County (approx. ¼ mile away); Town of Clarence - Ransom's Grove (approx. 0.4 miles away); Niagara Frontier (approx. 1.8 miles away); Hull House (approx. 2.6 miles away); Clarence Center (approx. 2.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Clarence.

More about this marker. There are also memorial plaques for Vietnam/Korea and the Civil War, plus a G.A.R. cannon.

Korean and Vietnam Conflicts Memorial Plaque image. Click for full size.

By Anton Schwarzmueller, June 17, 2014

3. Korean and Vietnam Conflicts Memorial Plaque

This memorial is dedicated to honor the memory of those who paid the supreme sacrifice and all who served in the Korean and Vietnam conflicts in the search for world peace, Presented by Unified Veterans of Clarence, VFW 7870, Legion 838, CWV 1479. May 30, 1970

Civil War Commemoration Plaque image. Click for full size.

By Anton Schwarzmueller, June 17, 2014

4. Civil War Commemoration Plaque

1861 - 1961. To commemorate the patriotism of the men of the Town of Clarence who served in the Civil War. This stone has been placed and a Red Maple tree planted in grateful appreciation by the Historical Society of the Town of Clarence, Civil War Centennial Committee, August 5, 1961.

Wide View of War Memorials image. Click for full size.

By Anton Schwarzmueller, June 17, 2014

5. Wide View of War Memorials

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By Anton Schwarzmueller, June 17, 2014

6. Wider View War Memorials

G.A.R. Cannon image. Click for full size.

By Anton Schwarzmueller, June 17, 2014

7. G.A.R. Cannon

1917. Erected by W.B. Ransom Post 432 G. A. R.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on June 29, 2014, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. This page has been viewed 327 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on June 29, 2014, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.