Staff Sergeant (SSgt) Trotter, a Grand Island resident and Grand Island Alumni, served in the Army with Company D, 6th Battalion, 31st Infantry Regiment, 9th Infantry Division.
On September 26th, 1968, less than one week from returning home, . . . — — Map (db m197418) HM WM
Corporal (Cpl) Robert B. Luther, a native Grand Islander, was drafted into the Army on June 21, 1969, served six months in Vietnam, and died on Mother's Day, May 10, 1970.
Cpl Luther's unit, the First Battalion, 5th Mechanized Division, broke . . . — — Map (db m197421) HM WM
Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) Terrence K. Crowe, who grew up on Grand Island, was commissioned as a 2nd Lt in the infantry upon graduation from Niagara University in 1982.
In 2004, LTC Crowe, who was 44 years old and serving as a ROTC instructor . . . — — Map (db m197445) HM WM
Private First Class (PFC) William L. Rohde was born on Grand Island to Herman and Sophia Long Rohde. He was the oldest of 4 children and their only son. He enlisted in the Army in April 1942 at age 35.
After serving briefly at several . . . — — Map (db m197414) HM
Second Lieutenant (2nd Lt.) William Gillen was employed by an electrical machine manufacturer and was married in 1938. He enlisted in the Army Air Corps in 1942, trained at the Enid, Oklahoma Army Flying School and received orders to the South . . . — — Map (db m197382) HM WM
In memory of
those who gave their lives for their country
in World War I and World War II. They shall,
by their sacrifices, live forever among us.
We honor
the brave men and women of the Town of Essex
who served our country in . . . — — Map (db m108924) HM
Honored
for six years military service under
Colonel Jeremiah Olney, R. I.
with Washington's army in
the winter at Valley Forge and
against Cornwallis at Yorktown — — Map (db m147367) HM
Killed in Action
Edward Carlson · Army Wm. Henry Smith · Army
Died of Wounds
Thomas Clark · Army
Died in Service
Thomas H. Breen · Army Robert F. Compton · Army
Lyle Hatch · Tank Service William Hanchett · Army
Elmore . . . — — Map (db m108996) WM
There is a joy in footing slow across a silent plain, where patriot battle has been fought, when glory was the gain. There is a joy in every spot made known by times of old - new to the feet, through each tale a hundred times be told. - Keats . . . — — Map (db m15591) HM
In memory of the men of Ticonderoga who offered their lives in defense of their country Side of Monument: The gift of Clayton H. DeLano A lover of his native town — — Map (db m16314) HM
Rechtor Home
Site of home of Nicholas
Rechtor built about 1773.
Revolutionary War soldier
and Captain of Militia in
Tillaborough — — Map (db m132318) HM
A man of strong character. A colossal pioneer. One of the greatest men of his time. Sole superintendent and faithful friend of the Six Nations and their Allies. Their Warragiyaey. Founder of Johnstown. He established here the first free school in . . . — — Map (db m57754) HM
Moved here about 1788. Lot formerly Sir WM Johnson's. Village called John's Town. Younglove home 1812-1926. D.A.R. Chapter House 1926 — — Map (db m76652) HM
Rev. War Veteran 1747-1821 expert tanner, began first glove shop behind home on this site 1808. - Founded Fulton Co. leather industry — — Map (db m68523) HM
General George Izard troops encamped here in Sept. 1814 marching from Plattsburgh to Sackett's Harbour by the old state road through Johnstown. — — Map (db m49972) HM
Sir William Johnson (1715-1774) came from Ireland in 1738 to administer his uncle's lands in the Mohawk Valley. Johnson became a planter, trader, military officer, land speculator, statesman, Indian agent and churchman. He built a store to trade . . . — — Map (db m58944) HM
Here are Buried Jonathan Fisk-
Oliver Rice-William Woodworth-
Samuel Woodworth-Jesse Foote-
Isaac Bemis-Jonathan Canfield-
Soldiers of The Revolution
— — Map (db m225060) HM
Bethany Town Hall built 1832. Over the years used as church, academy and Town House.
Dedicated to those of the Town of Bethany who gave their lives in World War II. John R. Despard, MMM 2/C; Leonard E. Fuller, 1st. Lt.; Clifford L. Hale, Pvt.; . . . — — Map (db m75202) HM WM
With the faith and courage of their forefathers who made possible the freedom of these United States
The Boy Scouts of America
dedicate this copy of the Statue of Liberty as a pledge of everlasting fidelity and loyalty
40th anniversary — — Map (db m108724)
On Sept. 17, 1824, General Lafayette visited Catskill and was escorted from a
steamboat to meet local envoys at Croswell's Hotel. — — Map (db m232010) HM
In 1663, in what was then New Netherlands, Pieter Bronck and his wife Hilletje Jans built the stonehouse. Leonard Bronck, who used the Americanized version of Leendert, was the great grandson of Pieter and the son of Jan Leendert Bronck. Leonard was . . . — — Map (db m176702) HM
In 1811 Lt. Col. Loring Peck and his son, William Peck, purchased land from Ebenezer and Amos Green. In 1817, William made his home into Lake Pleasant's first store. — — Map (db m176420) HM
Statue of General Nicolas Herrhheimer
Gift of Hon. Warner Miller
Placed on the boulder and presented to
The Village of Herkimer by
General Nicholas Herkimer Chapter
D.A.R.
In Memory of
Those who have died for our . . . — — Map (db m54298) HM
This tablet is erected by the people
of the County of Herkimer
in grateful remembrance
of the valiant and distinguished services
of the Thirty-Fourth Regiment
New York State Volunteer Infantry
in the War of the Rebellion
under the . . . — — Map (db m54320) HM
40 mile route taken by Gen. Herkimer Aug. 3-6, 1777 for the relief of Fort Stanwix. The Battle of Oriskany Aug. 6, between Herkimer's men and St. Leger with his Indians was the turning point of the Revolution.
From this point
General . . . — — Map (db m75330) HM WM
Four score and seven years ago our fathers brought forth on this continent, a new nation, conceived in Liberty, and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal.
Now we are engaged in a great civil war, testing whether that nation, . . . — — Map (db m138674) HM WM
The Battle of Cranberry Creek was typical of many cross-border engagements fought along the New York border with British Canada during the War of 1812. A force of about 50 Americans fended off an attack by 250 British Soldiers. Several American . . . — — Map (db m179231) HM
Home of Gen. Jacob Brown
Commander Northern Frontier
Forces, War of 1812
Commanding General U.S. Army
1821 until his death in 1828
— — Map (db m100639) HM
Richard W. Hollenbeck
C.W.O. U.S. Army
W.W. II Korea
Killed in Korea March 15, 1952
————————
Michael H. Mein
Sgt. 1st Class - Green Beret
Missing in Action Nov. 30, 1968 . . . — — Map (db m75685) WM
Erected in Honor
of all those who served in the
World War from the town of
Cape Vincent
and in memory of those who paid
the Supreme Sacrifice
1917 - 1918
—————————— . . . — — Map (db m75684) WM
Erected in Honor
of all those who served in
World War II from the Town
of Cape Vincent
and in memory of those who paid
the Supreme Sacrifice
1941 - 1945
Joseph L. Dennee Karl H. Jackson
Charles L. Tebo Charles H. . . . — — Map (db m75687) WM
In memory of those
who made the supreme sacrifice
for God and Country
Korean War
Robert L. Bender Howard C. Hovey
Frank E. Sulier
Vietnam War
Lawrence E. Bisonett William A. Brabant
David W. Wilson
Erected November 11, . . . — — Map (db m126410) WM
In Memoriam
U.S.S. Maine
Destroyed in Havana Harbor
February 15, 1898
This tablet is cast from metal
recovered from the U.S.S. Maine — — Map (db m126379) HM WM
Erected by the
Citizens of
the Village of Clayton
and
dedicated to the memory
of those who made
the supreme sacrifice
and all who served
in defense of their country
May God grant them
the Revered Dead
eternal rest
and us the . . . — — Map (db m126378) WM
In memory of those
who made the supreme sacrifice
for God and Country
World War I
George O. Colon Harry W. Couch
Joseph E. Bush Francis Charlebois
Martin D. Bass Charles Ramsdell
World War II
John H. Brabant Wm. H. . . . — — Map (db m126412) HM
157 men and women served
in Armed Forces 1942-1945
from total population
of 600 in this milltown.
10 made ultimate sacrifice. — — Map (db m133177) HM WM
The mission of the 10th Mountain Division & Fort Drum Museum is to collect and preserve the material history of the 10th Mountain Division and Fort Drum. Using the collected material to present the history of each from its formation to the . . . — — Map (db m110381) HM WM
Killed in Action (Afghanistan)
SPC Christian J. Chandler 2-87 IN Apr 2014
SGT Shawn M. Farrell II 1-32 IN Apr 2014
SGM Wardell B. Turner HQ USAG Nov 2014
Died of combat injuries sustained
in combat area (Afghanistan):
SPC . . . — — Map (db m111810) WM
Killed in Action (Afghanistan)
CPT Aaron R. Blanchard 2-10 AVN Apr 2013
1LT Robert J. Hess 2-10 AVN Apr 2013
LTC Todd J. Clark 2 BCT Jun 2013
LTC Jaimie E. Leonard 2 BCT Jun 2013
SGT Javier Sanchez, Jr. 2 BSTB Jun . . . — — Map (db m111811) WM
Killed in Action (Afghanistan):
2LT David E. Rylander 7 ENGR May 2012
SPC Junot M. Legrand Cochilus 7 ENGR May 2012
SFC Bobby L. Estle 7 ENGR Jul 2012
PFC Jose O. Belmontes 7 ENGR Jul 2012
SSG Daniel A. Rodriguez 548 . . . — — Map (db m111814) WM
Killed in Action (Afghanistan):
SSG Omar Aceves 7th EN Jan 2011
CPL Jarrid L. King 7th EN Jan 2011
SPC Benjamin G. Moore 7th EN Jan 2011
SPC Omar Soltero 2-4 IN Jan 2011
SGT Ethan C. Hardin 2-30 IN Jan 2011
PFC . . . — — Map (db m111815) WM
Operation Iraqi Freedom
Jan 2010 – Dec 2010
Killed in Action:
SPC Robert M. Rieckhoff 2-15 FA Mar 2010
Died in a Combat Area (Iraq):
SPC Brushaun X. Anderson 2-15 FA Jan 2010
Operation Enduring Freedom
Mar 2010 . . . — — Map (db m112206) WM
Combat and Security Operations
Killed in Action:
SSG Alex R. Jimenez 4-31 INF May 2007
SPC Byron W. Fouty 4-31 INF May 2007
SSG Joshua P. Mattero 725 EOD CO July 2007
PV2 Nathan Z. Thacker 2-22 INF Oct 2007
SSG Carletta . . . — — Map (db m112208) WM
Combat and Security Operations
Nation Building (Training of the Afghan National Army)
Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa;
Task Force Phoenix;
and Combined Joint Task Force – 180
KIA:
SPC Chad Fuller 1-87 INF Aug 2003 . . . — — Map (db m112248) WM
Combat and Security Operations
Killed in Action:
2LT Richard Torres 1-32 IN Oct 2003
PFC Kerry D. Scott 1-32 IN Oct 2003
CW2 Brian D. Hazelgrove 3-17 CAV Jan 2004
CW3 Patrick D. Dorff 3-17 CAV Jan 2004
CPT Adam G. . . . — — Map (db m112275) WM
Combat and Security Operations
Killed in Action:
SPC Toccara R. Green 57 TRANS. CO. Aug 2005
SFC James S. Moudy 1-71 CAV Dec 2005
CW3 Mitchell K. Carver Jr. 1-10 AVN Jan 2005
CW2 Kyle E. Jackson 1-10 AVN Jan 2006
SPC . . . — — Map (db m112330) WM
Combat and Security Operations
Killed in Action:
1LT Forrest P. Ewens 1-32 INF Jun 2006
SGT Russell M. Durgin 1-32 INF Jun 2006
PFC Justin R. Davis 1-32 INF Jun 2006
SGT Roger P. Peρa, Jr. 10 SBTB Jun 2006
SGT Ian T. . . . — — Map (db m112331) WM
Combat and Security Operations
Killed in Action:
PFC Satieon V. Greenlee 4-31 INF Oct 2006
SPC Nicholas K. Rogers 4-31 INF Oct 2006
PFC Thomas J. Hewett 1-89 CAV Oct 2006
SGT Jason Denfrund 2-14 INF Dec 2006
SGT . . . — — Map (db m112333) WM
...His military record is closed,
a brilliant career ended. Deeds,
silent symbols more potent than
words, proclaimed his
soldier worth.... . . . — — Map (db m111744) WM
1st Battalion, 32nd Infantry
2nd Battalion, 87th Infantry
3rd Squadron, 71st Cavalry
4th Battalion [sic], 25th Field Artillery
710th Brigade Support Battalion
3rd Brigade Special Troops Battalion
"... nothing good in life comes
but at . . . — — Map (db m111748) WM
Soldiers of the 10th Mountain Division (LI)
stand to honor and grieve a fallen comrade
symbolized by the traditional helmet, boots,
and rifle. Two other soldiers in battle gear
move out for the next challenge, at the same
time extending . . . — — Map (db m111745) WM
The Citizens of Jefferson, Lewis and St. Lawrence Counties extend heartfelt welcome to the United States Army and to the men and women of Fort Drum. This standard, which flies our nation's flag, and the time capsule beneath this marker are . . . — — Map (db m110392) WM
A Mountain Soldier of World War II
assists a Soldier of the 10th.
Mountain Division. (Light).
A gift of
Veterans of the 10th Mountain Division,
Soldiers of the 10th. Mountain Division (Light)
at Fort Drum, New York,
Families and . . . — — Map (db m111733) WM
This Statue of Liberty was placed here in remembrance of 9/11 to honor all firefighters, policemen and rescue teams that put their lives at risk to help the innocent Americans on that unprecedented September day.
We also want to thank every man . . . — — Map (db m110163) HM WM
President
James Monroe
Was Greeted By Survivors Of
Revolution At This Bridge
August 4, 1817. Saluted With
19 Guns At Arrival In Village. — — Map (db m109150) HM
This cannon
was in actual service
during the War of the Rebellion
and was erected by the
George W. Flower Post No. 306
Grand Army of the Republic
in memory of
Captain Jerome Cooper
and his
generous patriotic family,
as well . . . — — Map (db m181190) WM
Dedicated to the memory of those who
honorably served their nation in time
of peril on foreign shores and hostile waters.
Dedicated to the memory
of those who served in
1950 Korea 1953 — — Map (db m131050) WM
In grateful memory of the
Soldiers and Sailors of
Jefferson County
who fought or fell in defense of
the Union and the freedom of man.
This monument to witness
that these dead have not
died in vain and that
through them,
under God, . . . — — Map (db m110124) WM
Created March 28, 1805 - named for
Thomas Jefferson
Born 1743, Died 1826.
President of United States 1801-1809
Vice-President 1797-1801
Secretary of State 1790-1794
Minister to France 1784-1789
Governor of Virginia 1779 . . . — — Map (db m110075) HM
The 10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry) was reactivated at Fort Drum on February 13, 1985. By 1988, with the support of Fort Drum's world class civilian workforce, the Division was manned, equipped, trained and certified as combat ready, As the . . . — — Map (db m179340) HM
The September 11, 2001 attacks led our Nation to respond. Soldiers from the 10th Mountain Division were immediately ordered to secure key sites within the United States. In October 2001, 10th Mountain Soldiers deployed as the initial conventional . . . — — Map (db m179341) HM
Dedicated to the
memory of those who
gave their lives in the
World War 1914-1918
[Roll of Honored Dead]
Erected November 11, 1921
by the County of Jefferson
in honor of the brave
sons and daughters
who sacrificed their lives . . . — — Map (db m110086) WM
Marine Major Eugene McCarthy
May 10 1955 - Feb 2 1991
Native son of Brooklyn
Desert Storm hero
made ultimate sacrifice
along with 278
fellow Americans
during the Gulf War — — Map (db m80535) WM
In memory of our brother Robert J Crawford April 1, 1939 - Sept. 11, 2001 and all our brother knights who perished on September 11 at the World Trade Center — — Map (db m35119) HM
This park is named for Dr. Theodore Ludyard Curler (1822-1909) a prominent local minister born in Aura, New York. Educated by his mother, Cuyler graduated from Princeton College in 1841 and Princeton Theological Seminary in 1846. He served as a . . . — — Map (db m242722) HM
A plaque was dedicated here by his majesty Juan Carlos I King of Spain on 5 June 1976 in honor of his country's valiant sons who fought, suffered, and died for the cause of American Independence 1779 - 1783 and whose ashes rest peacefully on . . . — — Map (db m239493) HM WM
Who is this monument dedicated to?
This plaque honors the 126 Hispanic soldiers who died in Brooklyn on prison ships during the American Revolution.
Over 11,500 men and women died of overcrowding, contaminated water, starvation, and . . . — — Map (db m239501) HM
The City of New York enlisted one hundred and forty eight thousand soldiers in aid of the war for the preservation of the Union and the Constitution. A.D. 1861-65. Right Side of Monument: Ever remember how much of national prosperity is due to . . . — — Map (db m13257) HM
In Memory of Lt. Kenneth Aimee, 331st Fighter Squadron, Who gave his life in the service of his country: July 8, 1954. This memorial lovingly erected by friends and neighbors of this community — — Map (db m19305) WM
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