Middlesex Township near Carlisle in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Staff Sergeant Fred A. Rella
Army Air Forces Photographer
| | Served: 1941-1945 | |
Photographed by Larry Gertner, September 11, 2012
1. Staff Sergeant Fred A. Rella Marker
Staff Sergeant Fred A. Rella was a combat cameraman from 1941-1945. He was one of thousands of Young Men drafted into the Army prior to Americas entry into World War II. The Bronx, New York resident was a professional photographer who had studied at the New York Institute of Photography. The Army recognized his talents and assigned him to the Army Air Forces as a photographer. Staff Sergeant Rella served in the Pacific Theatre, with the 8th Photographic Reconnaissance Squadron, and as Chief of the photo unit at Stewart Field, West Point, New York. His story represents the many Soldiers who have served their country using the camera to record a world at war. They serve as the witness to history.
Blood plasma has been a great help in this war, even though many people didnt realize the importance of it. An American infantryman hit by Japanese mortar fire is given a transfusion 500 yards behind our lines."
Written by Sergeant Rella in his scrapbook
Erected by U.S. Army Heritage and Education Center.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, World II.
Location. Marker has been
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Regionally, this marker was in South-Central Pennsylvania and in Greater Harrisburg. It was also in the American Northeast, in the Mid-Atlantic, in Appalachia, and specifically in Northern Appalachia. Globally, it was in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it found itself in what was once the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location: Chief Warrant Officer 4 William F. Hale (Retired) (within shouting distance of this marker); Juno Beach
Other markers no longer nearby. "Old Abe" (was a few steps from this marker but has been confirmed missing); Corporal John D. LaWall (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing).
More about this marker. This wayside was unobserved in July 2026. It may have been relocated.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 6, 2026. It was originally submitted on May 31, 2017, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 304 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on May 31, 2017, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 2. submitted on March 2, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
Editor’s want-list for this marker. This wayside was unobserved in July 2026. It may have been relocated. • • Can you help?
