Memorial New York City Defenses
Text on the plaque:
To commemorate New York City Defenses During the War of 1812
Barrier Gate McGowan's Pass, Barrier Gate Manhattanville, Forts Clinton, Fish and Faight and Three Stone Towers.
Also in Honor of Maj. Gen. Garrit Hopper Striker, then Captain 5th Regiment, 2nd Brigade
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- Text: Fedor de Vries
- Photos: Wally Gobetz
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