Lockport in Niagara County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

First Lockport Residents Killed in World Wars I and II

Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, August 1, 2014

1. First Lockport Residents Killed in World Wars I and II Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Pvt. Joseph F. O'Hearn, 1890 - 1918, World War I.
SSgt. William J. Stamp, 1913 - 1943, World War II.
To honor the memory of Pvt. Joseph F. O'Hearn and his nephew SSgt. William J. Stamp who were the first Lockport residents to be killed in World [sic] I and World War II. This is to serve as a tribute for their gallant service for America and world peace.

[other side of stone]
In memory of all veterans who served in the armed forces of the United States in defense of their country.

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

Location. 43° 10.587′ N, 78° 40.207′ W. Marker is in Lockport, New York, in Niagara County. Memorial is at the intersection of East Avenue (New York State Route 31) and Veterans on East Avenue. The memorial is on a stone at the eastern end of Veterans Memorial Park. The very short "Veterans" street is not labeled on Google Maps. The park, a long green space, is across from Eastern Niagara Hospital (formerly Lockport Memorial Hospital). Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Lockport NY 14094, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Lockport War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Residence of Washington Hunt (approx. 0.6 miles away); The Lowertown Historic District (approx. 0.6 miles away); Original Niagara Grape Vine (approx. 0.6 miles away); Lockport Bank (approx. 0.7 miles away); Lockport (approx. 0.7 miles away); The Erie Barge Canal at Lockport (approx. ¾ mile away); Aaron Mossell (approx. 0.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lockport.

Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, August 1, 2014

2. First Lockport Residents Killed in World Wars I and II Marker

Other side of stone.

Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, August 1, 2014

3. First Lockport Residents Killed in World Wars I and II Marker

Eastward view. NY 31 at left, marker at right.

Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, August 1, 2014

4. First Lockport Residents Killed in World Wars I and II Marker

Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, August 1, 2014

5. First Lockport Residents Killed in World Wars I and II Marker

Westward view. NY 31 at right.

Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, August 1, 2014

6. First Lockport Residents Killed in World Wars I and II Marker

Westward. The base of the Lockport War Memorial is just left of the marker in the distance.

Credits. This page was last revised on May 9, 2017. It was originally submitted on September 10, 2014, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. This page has been viewed 822 times since then and 50 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on September 10, 2014, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.