Honesdale in Wayne County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
General Lyman L. Lemnitzer
1899 - 1988
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., December 29, 2020
1. General Lyman L. Lemnitzer Marker
CG 34th Anti-Aircraft Bde, 1942-1943
Deputy Chief of Staff, 15th Allied Army, 1943-1944
Commander in Chief United Nations and
Far East Commands, 1955-1957
Chairman Joint [sic] Chiefs, 1960-1962
Supreme Allied Commander Europe, NATO, 1963-1969
He saved his beloved hometown from future floods
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • War, Cold • War, World II • Waterways & Vessels.
Location. 41° 34.343′ N, 75° 15.351′ W. Marker is in Honesdale, Pennsylvania, in Wayne County. Memorial is on Main Street (U.S. 6) south of Torrey Lane, on the right when traveling south. Marker is in front of the Wayne County Historical Society. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 810 Main Street, Honesdale PA 18431, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Delaware & Hudson Canal (a few steps from this marker); Stourbridge Lion (within shouting distance of this marker); Lincoln Nomination (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Historic Honesdale (about 400 feet away); Delaware & Hudson Gravity Railroad Coal Wagon (about 400 feet away); Zenas Russell House
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Also see . . .
1. General Lyman L. Lemnitzer at Find A Grave. (Submitted on December 29, 2020, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. General Lyman L. Lemnitzer. (Submitted on December 29, 2020, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
3. General Lemnitzer Gets Europe Position (1962) (YouTube). (Submitted on December 29, 2020, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
4. General Lyman L. Lemnitzer Papers (Temple University Libraries). (Submitted on December 29, 2020, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
5. General Lemnitzer Memorial in place (Tri-County Independent, 2020). (Submitted on December 29, 2020, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., December 29, 2020
2. General Lyman L. Lemnitzer Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on December 29, 2020. It was originally submitted on December 29, 2020, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 135 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 29, 2020, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
