Uniontown in Fayette County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

A Citizens' Army

Photographed By Bradley Owen, September 13, 2021

1. A Citizens' Army Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

As the battles raged, General Marshall insisted that the fighting men of World War II receive the best possible care and regularly inquired about soldiers in remote locations. He worried most about the beleaguered infantrymen. He created the Women's Army Corps (WAC) and directed that Americans of Japanese and African descent serve in combat. "The American people ... like and trust George Marshall," Time Magazine said. "The secret is American democracy is the stuff Marshall is made of."

(Photo Caption): On a beachhead in northern France, General Marshall greets Private Jack Pinho. Each week the General sent a list of combat deaths to the White House as a reminder of the war's cost. General Marshall's stepson, Lt. Allen Brown, was killed by an enemy sniper in Italy.

Erected 2003 by His Royal Highness The Duke of York, KCVO, ADC; Friends of Marshall.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, World II.

Location. 39° 54.035′ N, 79° 43.851′ W. Marker is in Uniontown

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, Pennsylvania, in Fayette County. Marker can be reached from West Main Street (Business U.S. 40) east of North Mount Vernon Avenue, on the left when traveling west. Located at the George C. Marshall Memorial Plaza. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Uniontown PA 15401, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Mr. Secretary (here, next to this marker); Europe First, Then Japan (here, next to this marker); The Marshall Plan (here, next to this marker); Plan "Without Hysteria" (here, next to this marker); The Marshall Legacy (a few steps from this marker); Veterans Memorial (a few steps from this marker); The Middle Years (a few steps from this marker); A Solid Foundation (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Uniontown.

Photographed By Bradley Owen, September 13, 2021

2. A Citizens' Army Marker

Marker is in the foreground with the "Mr. Secretary" marker seen in the upper center of the photo.

Sign At The Memorial Plaza image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bradley Owen, September 13, 2021

3. Sign At The Memorial Plaza

Credits. This page was last revised on September 27, 2021. It was originally submitted on September 22, 2021, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. This page has been viewed 77 times since then and 4 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 22, 2021, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. • Mark Hilton was the editor who published this page.