Battle of the Atlantic 75th Anniversary Ceremony at the East Coast Memorial

May 24, 2018, at 5:00am EDT

A wreath was laid during the Battle of the Atlantic 75th Anniversary Ceremony at the East Coast Memorial in May 2018.

The East Coast Memorial, located in Battery Park in New York City, was the site for a ceremony to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Battle of the Atlantic. Organized by the United War Veterans Council, this event was an official Fleet Week event. The ceremony included remarks from ABMC Executive Engineer Tom Sole, Captain Tim O'Brien from the U.K. mission to the United Nations, and Read Adm. John Mustin. NJROTC from a local high school served as Color Guard for the ceremony.