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

Niagara Falls Medal of Honor Memorial

Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, September 8, 2014

1. Niagara Falls Medal of Honor Memorial Marker

front

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

(front) One crowded hour of glory
is worth an age without a name

World War II
T. Sgt. Bernard P. Bell
Co. I, 142nd Inf. Regt.
36th Inf. Division

Vietnam
2nd Lt. John Paul Bobo
Co. I, 3rd Battalion
9th Marines (right) Medal of Honor
Indian Wars
Capt. Fred E. Toy
7th US Cavalry

World War I
Pfc. Frank J. Gaffney
Co. G., 108th Inf. Regt.
27th Division (left) Medal of Honor
Civil War
Sgt. Henry Bickford
Co. E, 8th NY Cavalry
Sgt. James Congdon
Co. E, 8th NY Cavalry
Cpl. Andrew Bringle
Co. F, 10th NY Cavalry
2d Lt. Leroy Williams
8th NY Heavy Arty.

Erected 1969 by School Children of Niagara Falls.

Topics and series. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: War, US Civil • War, World I • War, World II • Wars, US Indian. In addition, it is included in the Medal of Honor Recipients series list.

Location.

Paid Advertisement

Click on the ad for more information.
Please report objectionable advertising to the Editor.

Click or scan to see
this page online

43° 5.641′ N, 79° 3.412′ W. Marker is in Niagara Falls, New York, in Niagara County. Memorial is at the intersection of Main Street (New York State Route 104) and Park Place, on the left when traveling north on Main Street. Marker is at the apex of a triangular green space just north of the U.S. Post Office, opposite side of Main Street. The green space is known as Wright Park, Cenotaph Park and Veterans Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Niagara Falls NY 14301, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Most Combat Decorated World War II Soldier (a few steps from this marker); In Honor of the Soldiers, Sailors & Marines (within shouting distance of this marker); Park Place Historic District (approx. 0.2 miles away); Niagara Gorge Industrial Heritage (approx. ¼ mile away); Niagara Gorge Important Bird Area (approx. ¼ mile away); The Birth of Hydro Electric Power (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Niagara Falls Power Company (approx. 0.3 miles away); Welcome to Schoellkopf Power Station No.3 (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Niagara Falls.

Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, September 8, 2014

2. Niagara Falls Medal of Honor Memorial Marker

right side

Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, September 8, 2014

3. Niagara Falls Medal of Honor Memorial Marker

left side

Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, September 8, 2014

4. Niagara Falls Medal of Honor Memorial Marker

Northward; Main Street at right.

Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, September 8, 2014

5. Niagara Falls Medal of Honor Memorial Marker

Southward on Park Place towards Main Street. Marker at Center. Post Office at right (white stone building).

Medal of Honor Marker for LeRoy Williams image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bradley Owen, May 12, 2015

6. Medal of Honor Marker for LeRoy Williams

His gravestone is behind the marker and is located in Oakwood Cemetery in Niagara Falls.

Gun Behind Niagara Falls Medal of Honor Memorial Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, September 8, 2014

7. Gun Behind Niagara Falls Medal of Honor Memorial Marker

Gun Plaque Behind Niagara Falls Medal of Honor Memorial Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, September 8, 2014

8. Gun Plaque Behind Niagara Falls Medal of Honor Memorial Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on April 21, 2021. It was originally submitted on September 13, 2014, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. This page has been viewed 504 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on September 13, 2014, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. 6. submitted on April 17, 2021, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. 7, 8. submitted on September 13, 2014, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.