Franklin D. Roosevelt Boardwalk and Beach

Ft. Wadsworth To Miller Field, Fr Capodanno Blvd.

Staten Island, 10305, 10306

Midland Beach War Memorial

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Description: Tripartite upright slab with incribed eagle atop pedestal
Materials: Barre granite
Dimensions: Centerpiece H: 7'6" W: 4' D: 1'; each wing H: 2'5" x w 3' x d 10"; pedestal L: 12'6" W: 1'6" D: 3'; sculpture weight: 8,200 pounds; base weight: 3,300 pounds
Cast: ca. 1992
Dedicated: November 7, 1992
Fabricator: Anderson-Friberg Company, P.O. Box 626, Barre, VT 05641
Inscription: Central inscription: MIDLAND BEACH VETERANS MEMORIAL / DEDICATED TO THOSE WHO / SERVED AND DIED / WORLD WAR I / CHARLES C. KRIDER / WORLD WAR II / JOSEPH ALOI / JOHN J. KOHM / JAMES J. MOLLOY / ANDREW T. OTT / CHARLES E. STEINIGER /

Left inscription: KOREA / JOHN J. CRAIG / PAUL E. PAKIDES, JR /

Right inscription: VIETNAM / LOUIS W. BELLACH, JR. / CHRISTOPHER W. MEAGHER / RAYMOND RODRIGUEZ / JOHN R. TAMBURRI, JR. /

Please note, the NAME field includes a primary designation as well as alternate namings often in common or popular usage. The DEDICATED field refers to the most recent dedication, most often, but not necessarily the original dedication date. If the monument did not have a formal dedication, the year listed reflects the date of installation.

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There are currently 3 service interruptions affecting access within this park.

Franklin D. Roosevelt Boardwalk and Beach

All NYC beaches will be open for swimming on Saturday, May 25. Due to the effects of Hurricane Sandy, and the major rebuilding effort at our beaches, there may be multiple service changes at each beach. Visit our Beach Restoration page for more information on what to expect this summer.

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