Company
F Memorial
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Dedicated
to properly honor those who passed through the Medina Armory
and served their country in times of conflict. |
The Company
F Memorial Committee has created a monument
to honor those who trained at the Medina Armory and served actively
during time of conflict. This monument was erected in the Summer
of 2008 and dedicated Ocober 14, 2008. Please visit our Photo Gallery to view photos of the Dedication. We are continually researching and collecting the following:
- Historical artifacts regarding infantry personnel from1898 to 1977
- Rosters & historical data from Company F, 108th Infantry
- Spanish-American War: 1898 (rev. 8/01/08)
- Mexican Border Incursion: 1916 (rev. 8/01/08)
- World War I: 1917-1918 (revised 9/03/08)
- World War II: 1940-1945 (rev. 8/01/08)
- Company C 174th Armored Infantry Battalion data, 1947-1977 (rev. 9/03/08)
Click on the above links to view the revised plaques. (Will
open new browser window in Adobe Reader format, pdf). Read historical
archives contributed by Lt. Col. Richard Glass in our Journal.
Company F Rosters: Once completed, these rosters will be distributed and posted in local schools, veterans organizations, historical societies, libraries and county agencies as well as be mounted to the Company F monument. To submit a correction to the roster, please email us with the subject "Company F Roster Correction". Please identify yourself and relation to the individual on the roster.
The
Company F Memorial Committee (below) is a grass roots effort and joint
venture between the Orleans County Joint Veterans' Council and Medina
Sandstone Society. The committee also includes family members of veterans
as well as the generous support from several businesses and organizations
listed below. The monument creation will
be funded by grants and public donations from citizens and families
of War Veterans. For more information or to make an artifact contribution,
please email the Monument Committee
Director. To make a tax-deductible donation, download
a pledge card and send a check made payable to:
COMPANY F MEMORIAL FUND Medina Savings & Loan 11182 Maple Ridge Rd. Medina, NY 14103 |
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Purchase Official Company F Memorial Merchandise by either downloading our Order Form [pdf] or
order online from our supplier's website. Proceeds to benefit the Company F Memorial.
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Company F Memorial Committee
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Groundbreaking Ceremony, August 30, 2007
Groundbreaking
ceremonies for the Company F monument were recently held with Assemblyman
Steve Hawley, Cathy Fox, Anne McElwee and Senator George Maziarz breaking
ground while coordinator Bill Menz and Orleans County Veterans look
on. The "prototype" Pentagonal monument on display (left)
was an early model for the design. The actual monument will be made
of Medina Sandstone and stand over 8' tall. Bronze placques will be
mounted on each side containing Company F rosters from the Spanish-
American war, Mexican-American War, World War I & World War II.
The 5th side will include a dedication to Company C.
Click on the images below to view larger images (will open new browser window). Please note that the plans are subject to change based on funding and resources. The World War II Company F Roster (left) will be printed and distributed to local veteran's clubs & offices. We are still researching the accuracy of the data and look to Company F veterans and their family & friends to provide feedback.
View Plaque Designs (PDF): |
Company F Monument Blueprint |
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THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! We are especially grateful for the support of the community, businesses and organizations for their contributions to make this project possible:
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Honor the Memory of Company F! |
Medina Armory • Lake Plains YMCA • 306 Pearl Street • Medina,
NY 14103
Email info@medinaarmory.com • info@medinasandstonesociety.com • Download
Pledge Card (PDF)