307th Memorial, Central Park, NYC

"For your interest, a grove is located in Central Park right off Fifth Avenue and 69th Street, and is dedicated to the 307th Infantry Regiment. It is a two acre site with one large rough stone monument and 14 small tree-based monuments. We are attempting to gain approval to have the monuments rehabilitated to their original condition, plant trees where currently missing, add a plaque of historical significance regarding the unit in both WWI and WWII, and provide a link to the 77^th, the NYC division as formed in 1917. Stop by and view the area when you’re in NYC."

Our Association’s 307th Committee and the 307th IVS proposal to the Central Park Conservancy outlining a suggested plan for the restoration of the Grove has been approved and work will commence shortly to beautify the Grove. We will continue our efforts to fulfill a longstanding wish of the 307th IVS for a complementary WWII memorial boulder, completing its development as both a WWI and WWII memorial. We will continue our efforts to restore the Grove to its natural beauty and complete its development as both a WWI and WWII memorial

LTC Walter Stern, a DDAY soldier, received the French Jubilee of LIberty Medal. Along side LTC Stern are 2 other WWII vets plus COLs Larry Bellman and Allen Nadler of the 77th Inf Div Reserve Officer's Association	On 4 June 2011, the 77th Infantry Division Reserve Officer’s Association and the 307th Infantry Veterans Society conducted another annual Commemoration ceremony in the 307th Infantry Regiment Memorial Grove in Central Park, New York. The service honored the soldiers of the 307th and other units of the 77th Infantry Division who made the ultimate sacrifice in WWI and WWII. MG William D. R. Waff, Commander, 99th Readiness Support Command, assisted by COL Sy Kaplan, presented the French Jubilee of Liberty Medal to LTC Walter Stern, a DDay veteran of WWII, and recognized the contribution and patriotism of 2 other Pacific theatre veterans of the 307th Infantry Regimenttion for their WWII service. An element of the 319th US Army Band played the National Anthem, God Bless America, and Taps during the ceremony, as well as a number of other pieces immediately before and afterwards. The 77th Sustainment Brigade from Fort Dix provided the color guard and logistical support. Acting Chaplain COL Lawrence M. Bellman, former 1/307th Infantry Regiment soldier, gave the invocation, prayer and benediction. COL Louis H. Sudholz, Jr. moderated the program, and COL Edwin G. Logan, assisted by COL Lawrence M. Bellman and COL Allen J. Nadler, presided over the placement of the memorial wreath at the 307th Infantry Regiment WWI memorial boulder. The 77th divisional colors was on display behind the speakers’ podium.
MG William D. R. Waff, Cdr, 99th RSC, presenting Jubilee of Liberty Medal to LTC Walter Stern
Part of audience and the 319th U.S. Army Band (Click on images to enlarge)