Shippensburg in Franklin County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Vietnam War Memorial
July 1, 1958 -- May 7, 1975.
This was a long war: history will judge its worthwhile outcome.
Died in Service
Earl A. Crouse Kenneth L. Devor Dana E. Diehl Steven O. Dile Raymond Ellis Fred W. Hawley Courtney P. Hollar, Jr. Larry J. Kirby Gary Lee Lininger John E. Marpo Ronald Eugene Newell Edwin R. Nye Jack G. Nye James B. Petteys Charles David Railing James Burr Reddig Fred B. Rosenberry Melvin Daniel Rosenberry Donald Leroy Thomas Paul Alexander Tondee Walter John Type III Thomas A. Warren Donald Galen Willis
[Honor Roll of Veterans - not transcribed]
Erected 1987.
Topics. This historical marker and memorial is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • War, Vietnam. A significant historical date for this entry is May 7, 1975.
Location. 40° 2.544′ N, 77° 32.172′ W. Marker is in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania, in Franklin County. Marker is at the intersection of Veterans Memorial Parkway and King Street (U.S. 11), on the right when traveling north on Veterans Memorial Parkway. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Entrance to Veterans Memorial Park, Shippensburg PA 17257, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. World War II Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Korean War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Veterans Memorial Park (within shouting distance of this marker); Shippensburg (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); William C. Ashwell (approx. 0.6 miles away); Braddock Expedition (approx. 0.6 miles away); This Tablet Marks the Site of Fort Morris (approx. 0.6 miles away); Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Shippensburg.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 1, 2024. It was originally submitted on July 24, 2016, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 286 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 24, 2016, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.