Sergeant Colyer Square

Rockaway Blvd., 120 Ave. Bet. 132 St. And 133 St.

Queens, 11420

Wilbur E. Colyer Square

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Description: Tablet on boulder
Materials: Bronze, natural stone
Dimensions: H: 1'6" W: 2'
Dedicated: 1932
Donor: American Legion & Community Citizens
Inscription: SERGEANT COLYER SQUARE / DEDICATED TO THE MEMORY OF/ WILBUR E. COLYER SERGEANT CO. A 1ST ENGINEERS, 1ST DIVISION, U.S.A. / --- / KILLED IN ACTION, / OCT. 10, 1918. HILL 269, VERDUN FRANCE. / --- / AWARDED / MEDAL OF HONOR. / ERECTED BY THE WILBUR E. COLYER POST 28, / AMERICAN LEGION, / AND CITIZENS OF THIS COMMUNITY. / 1932 /

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Community Board: 10
Council District: 28
Council Member: Ruben Wills
Park ID: Q231
Acres: 0.10
Type: Triangle/Plaza