South Middleton Township near Boiling Springs in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Cumberland County Veterans Memorial Clock Tower

Photographed By Bill Pfingsten, January 16, 2010

1. Cumberland County Veterans Memorial Clock Tower Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Erected in loving memory of all veterans of Cumberland County
Dedicated July 4, 1957 with a parade and ceremonies at this spot
Built and presented to the veterans by
The Boiling Springs Civic Improvement Committee

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Heroes • Military. A significant historical date for this entry is July 4, 1957.

Location. 40° 8.989′ N, 77° 7.706′ W. Marker is near Boiling Springs, Pennsylvania, in Cumberland County. It is in South Middleton Township. Marker is at the intersection of East 1st Street and Front Street on East 1st Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 25 E 1st St, Boiling Springs PA 17007, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. SFC Randall Shughart (a few steps from this marker); The Lake at Boiling Springs (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Appalachian National Scenic Trail (about 400 feet away); Daniel Kaufman (about 700 feet away); Carlisle Iron Works (approx. ¼ mile away); Ege Burial Plot (approx. ¼ mile away); South Middleton Township

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(approx. ¼ mile away); The Benches at Boiling Springs (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Boiling Springs.

Cumberland County Veterans Memorial Clock Tower image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Pfingsten, January 16, 2010

2. Cumberland County Veterans Memorial Clock Tower

Cumberland County Veterans Memorial image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Pfingsten, January 16, 2010

3. Cumberland County Veterans Memorial

Cumberland County Veterans Memorial - Other Wars & Conflicts image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Pfingsten, January 16, 2010

4. Cumberland County Veterans Memorial - Other Wars & Conflicts

This memorial is a remembrance of the brave American men & women who risked their lives in defense of freedom throughout the world. Each star is a symbol of a mother's tears and a nation's hope for everlasting peace. May God grant this unto us all. Amen
The world map on the stone opposite highlights the areas of conflict for the following campaigns.
Lebanon Aug. 25, 1982 - Feb. 26, 1984
Grenada Oct. 23, 1983 - Nov. 21, 1983
Panama Dec. 20, 1989 - Jan. 312, 1990
Persian Gulf Aug. 2, 1990 -

Cumberland County Veterans Memorial - Korea image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Pfingsten, January 16, 2010

5. Cumberland County Veterans Memorial - Korea

This memorial is dedicated to those loyal, unselfish men and women who gave their services, and in some cases their lives, so that all the people of South Korea could endure a lasting freedom.
Korean War
June 1950 - July 1953

Cumberland County Veterans Memorial - Vietnam image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Pfingsten, January 16, 2010

6. Cumberland County Veterans Memorial - Vietnam

This memorial is dedicated to those loyal, unselfish men and women who gave their services, and in some cases their lives, so that some of the people of South Vietnam could endure a lasting freedom.
Vietnam Conflict
August 1964 - January 1973

Photographed By Bill Pfingsten, January 16, 2010

7. Cumberland County Veterans Memorial

Medal of Honor
SFC Randall Shughart
U.S. Army Special Forces Sniper
Newville, PA
Cumberland County
1958 - 1993
Sergeant Shughart gave the
supreme sacrifice during a rescue
attempt of a downed helicoptor
pilot in Somolia
We proudly honor SFC Shughart
with this memorial
presented by V.F.W. Post 8851
Boiling Springs, PA 2005