Company F Memorial & Monument Project Honor • Valor • Courage Duty • Virtue

Dedicated to properly honor those who passed through the Medina Armory and served their country in times of conflict.

The Company F Memorial Committee is in the process of creating a monument to honor those who trained at the Medina Armory and served actively during time of conflict. This monument will be erected in the Fall of 2007 and is scheduled for dedication immediately after installation. We are currently 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 8/01/08)
  • World War II: 1940-1945 (rev. 8/01/08)
• Company C 174th Armored Infantry Battalion data, 1947-1977 (rev. 8/01/08)

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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Company F Memorial Committee reviewing rosters: (seated L-R) Anne McElwee, Don Bensley and Kathy Iorio (standing L-R) Jim Freas, Bill Menz, Joe Franklin and Rich Glass.

Company F Memorial Committee Bill Menz: Chairman, Company C National Guard Don Bensley: WWII Vet & Company C 1st Seargant Joe Franklin: Vietnam Veteran, Helicopter Pilot Rich Glass: Company C Reserve Officer, National Guard Jim Freas: Korean War Vet & Orleans County Joint Veterans Council Carl Petronio: Company C National Guard Ron Winans: Company C Master Sergeant Ann McElwee: Daughter of WWII Vet, Corporal Donald McElwee Cathy Fox: Daughter of WWII Vet, Private Robert Raymondjack Kathy Iorio: Daughter of WWII Vet, Private Alfred Whittleton Charlie Slack: Medina Sandstone Society

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 (Clicking on each image will open an new browser window)	Future Plans for Statue atop the Monument
Spanish-American War :: Mexican Border Incursion :: World War I :: World War II :: Company C

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: