Washington Township near Waynesboro in Franklin County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Corporal Joseph Brubaker, Jr.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), February 19, 2022

1. Corporal Joseph Brubaker, Jr. Marker

Inscription. In loving memory of
Corporal Joseph Brubaker, Jr. U.S. Marine Corps, who died in action Feb. 4, 1969. South of Da Nang, Quang Nam Province, Republic of South Vietnam, while participating as Crew Chief of a helicopter flying in support of the U.S. Marine Forces involved in Operation Lynn River. From Jan. 13, 1967 to Feb. 4, 1969, Corporal Brubaker served with the Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 362, 1st Marine Air Wing, during which period he received 31 Air Medals, 3 U.S. and 2 Vietnamese citations for his disregard of personal safety under the most hazardous of conditions.

This memorial, erected by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Brubaker, honors a son who in life was to them what he later became to his country.

Dedicated on June 4th 1972 by brother Marines of the Marine Barracks, Fort Meade, Maryland; 4th Engineer Battalion, Baltimore, Maryland; and Marines assigned to Fort Ritchie, Maryland. Senior Officer present, Lieutenant Colonel Walter E. Sears, USMC.

Erected 1972 by Corporal Brubaker's parents.

Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Air & Space • War, Vietnam. A significant historical date for this entry is June 4, 1972.

Location. 39° 44.277′ N, 77° 28.765′ W. Marker is near Waynesboro

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, Pennsylvania, in Franklin County. It is in Washington Township. Memorial is on Buchanan Trail East (Route 16) just west of Charmian Road, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 14325 Buchanan Trail E, Waynesboro PA 17268, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Battle of Monterey Pass / Michigan Cavalry Brigade (a few steps from this marker); 3-Inch Ordnance Rifle (a few steps from this marker); South Mountain (a few steps from this marker); Welcome to the Monterey Pass Battlefield Park (within shouting distance of this marker); 12-Pounder Napoleon (within shouting distance of this marker); The Battle of Monterey Pass (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named The Battle of Monterey Pass (within shouting distance of this marker); Brown's Spring (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Waynesboro.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), February 19, 2022

2. Corporal Joseph Brubaker, Jr. Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 21, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 209 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 21, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.