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

Spec 5 Ambrose J. Cerene

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., June 7, 2019

1. Spec 5 Ambrose J. Cerene Marker

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Dedicated May 30, 1998
in memory of
Spec 5 Ambrose J. Cerene
who gave his ultimate
sacrifice to his country.

Born August 8, 1941; killed in
battle Monday, November 20, 1967,
by a Communist sniper's bullet
while engaged in battle near
Dak To, South Vietnam, where
fierce fighting had been
underway.
The victim, Olyphant's only
serviceman to die in the
Vietnam Conflict, was assigned
to the 4th Army [sic - Infantry] Division.
He was awarded the Purple
Heart and Gold Star.

Erected 1998 by American Legion.

Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • War, Vietnam. A significant historical date for this entry is May 30, 1998.

Location. 41° 27.609′ N, 75° 36.321′ W. Marker is in Olyphant, Pennsylvania, in Lackawanna County. Memorial is at the intersection of South Valley Road (Pennsylvania Route 347) and Ambrose J. Cerene Road, on the right when traveling south on South Valley Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Olyphant PA 18447, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., June 7, 2019

2. Spec 5 Ambrose J. Cerene Marker

Looking north along South Valley Road

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this marker. World War II Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Saint Nicholas Russian Orthodox Church (approx. half a mile away); The Olyphant Heritage Development Strategy (approx. 0.6 miles away); Queen City Station (approx. 0.6 miles away); John J. Morelli (approx. 0.6 miles away); Loretto Perfectus Walsh (approx. 0.7 miles away); War Memorial (approx. 0.7 miles away); Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Olyphant.

Also see . . . Ambrose Joseph Cerene at The Wall. (Submitted on June 8, 2019, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)

Credits. This page was last revised on June 8, 2019. It was originally submitted on June 8, 2019, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 123 times since then and 3 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 8, 2019, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.