East Conemaugh in Cambria County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Sgt. Michael Strank
A Marine, he was the oldest and highest ranking of the six men who took part in the famous raising of the U.S. flag on Iwo Jima, Feb. 23, 1945. This scene, photographed by Joe Rosenthal of the Associated Press, was later used in the Marine Corps War Memorial at Arlington. Born Nov. 10, 1919, in Czechoslovakia, Strank grew up in Franklin Borough. Killed in action March 1, 1945, he was reinterred 1949 in Arlington Cemetery.
Erected 1986 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, World II. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission series list. A significant historical date for this entry is March 1, 1917.
Location. 40° 20.569′ N, 78° 53.048′ W. Marker is in East Conemaugh, Pennsylvania, in Cambria County. Marker is at the intersection of Main Street and Pennsylvania Route 3029, on the right when traveling west on Main Street. Located at the Liberty VFD. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Johnstown PA 15909, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. St. John Cathedral (approx. 2 miles away); Sgt. John T. Boxler (approx. 2.1 miles away); Greater Johnstown Flood Victims (approx. 2.1 miles away); Johnstown Veterans and War Memorial (approx. 2.1 miles away); The Grand Army of the Republic Hall (approx. 2.1 miles away); Cambria Iron Company Office (approx. 2.2 miles away); Joseph Johns (approx. 2.2 miles away); Central Park (approx. 2.2 miles away).
Also see . . .
1. Sgt. Michael Strank Behind the Marker. Explore PA History website entry (Submitted on June 24, 2014, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)
2. Michael Strank. Find A Grave website entry (Submitted on June 21, 2014, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)
Credits. This page was last revised on June 28, 2022. It was originally submitted on June 17, 2014, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 788 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on June 17, 2014, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.