Erie in Erie County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Brigadier General August R. "Gus" Pede

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), April 12, 2018

1. Brigadier General August R. "Gus" Pede Marker

Inscription. In memory of
Brigadier General August R. "Gus" Pede
United States Army (Retired)
1933-1998

Commissioned a lieutenant of infantry from Gannon's ROTC program upon graduation in 1955, August R. Pede became the first Gannon alumnus to attain the rank of brigadier general. His distinguished army career spanned nearly 30 years and included service in Vietnam, Germany, and Washington, D.C. During the last decade of his career, he was recognized as the Army's foremost expert in management information and computer systems.

General Pede retired in December 1984 after serving as Commanding General of the United States Army Computer Systems Command. His many awards included the Distinguished Service Medal, our nation's highest peacetime military award, the Legion of Merit with Oak Leaf Cluster, Bronze Star Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster, and Parachutist Badge.

Erected 1999 by The Family of Brigadier General August R. "Gus" Pede.

Topics and series. This memorial is listed in this topic list: Military. In addition, it is included in the Distinguished Service Cross/Navy Cross/Air Force Cross Recipients, and the Distinguished Service Medal series lists. A significant day of the year for for this entry is May 31.

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42° 7.673′ N, 80° 5.227′ W. Marker is in Erie, Pennsylvania, in Erie County. Memorial can be reached from West 7th Street west of Peach Street, on the right when traveling west. On the grounds of Gannon University. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 138 West 7th Street, Erie PA 16501, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Erie County (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Vietnam Era Conflict Memorial (about 400 feet away); Erie County Courthouse Facade Restoration Project (about 400 feet away); Korean War Memorial (about 500 feet away); Erie County Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Memorial (about 500 feet away); Veterans Memorial (about 500 feet away); Fallen & Missing Comrades (about 500 feet away); Dedicated to those who served in Operation Desert Storm (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Erie.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), April 12, 2018

2. Brigadier General August R. "Gus" Pede Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on March 3, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 15, 2018, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 392 times since then and 25 times this year. Last updated on August 22, 2018, by Katherine Pede of McLean, Virginia. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 15, 2018, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.