Private Edward M. McKee (d. 1918) was a native of Queens who was killed in World War I. McKee grew up at 67 North Sixth Avenue in Whitestone, and joined the army when the United States entered the war. He served in Company I of the 326th Infantry regiment, and tragically died of wounds on October 15, 1918, just 27 days before Armistice and the end of the war. In addition to McKee Triangle, the American Legion Edward M. McKee Post No. 131 at 10-20 Clintonville Street in Whitestone is also named for him.