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

In Honor of the Soldiers, Sailors & Marines

Who Made the Supreme Sacrifice in the World War

— 1917 - 1919 —

In Honor of the Soldiers, Sailors & Marines Memorial image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, September 8, 2014

1. In Honor of the Soldiers, Sailors & Marines Memorial

Left side

Inscription. In honor of the soldiers, sailors & marines who made the supreme sacrifice in the World War, 1917 - 1919. [plaque above] Dedicated to World War II Veterans. Presented by Dudley Donnelly Woman's Relief Corps. No. 115, auxiliary to the G.A.R. [right] Sleep, heroes, sleep, your deeds shall never die. [plaque above] Dedicated to the memory of those who gave their lives in the service of their country during the Vietnam War 1964 to 1973. Presented by American Legion portage Post 1465. 1974. [back] They've climbed the heights, they're over the top and safe in the arms of God. [left] The high ideals for which they died shall ever be maintained. [plaque above] Dedicated to the memory of those who gave their lives in the service of their country during the Korean War 1950 to 1953. Presented by American Legion Portage Post 1465. 1974.

Erected 1920 by Women's Relief Corps of Niagara Falls, NY.

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

Location. 43° 5.654′ N, 79° 3.408′ 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

Paid Advertisement

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

Click or scan to see
this page online

Pine Avenue (U.S. BUS 62), on the left when traveling south on Main Street. Memorial is on a triangular green space known as Wright Park or Cenotaph Park or Veterans Memorial Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Niagara Falls NY 14302, 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); Niagara Falls Medal of Honor Memorial (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. In Honor of the Soldiers, Sailors & Marines Memorial

Front, facing Main Street.

In Honor of the Soldiers, Sailors & Marines Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, September 8, 2014

3. In Honor of the Soldiers, Sailors & Marines Marker

Front plaque

Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, September 8, 2014

4. In Honor of the Soldiers, Sailors & Marines Marker

right side

Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, September 8, 2014

5. In Honor of the Soldiers, Sailors & Marines Memorial

right plaque

Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, September 8, 2014

6. In Honor of the Soldiers, Sailors & Marines Memorial

back

Plaque at adjacent Flagpole image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, September 8, 2014

7. Plaque at adjacent Flagpole

A Satelite Plaque image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, September 8, 2014

8. A Satelite Plaque

The tree is gone.

Another Satelite Plaque image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, September 8, 2014

9. Another Satelite Plaque

Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, September 8, 2014

10. In Honor of the Soldiers, Sailors & Marines Memorial

Northward on Main Street.

Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, September 8, 2014

11. In Honor of the Soldiers, Sailors & Marines Memorial

right and back

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on September 14, 2014, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. This page has been viewed 429 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11. submitted on September 14, 2014, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.