Johnstown in Cambria County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Sgt. John T. Boxler

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., June 26, 2009

1. Sgt. John T. Boxler Marker

Inscription. In memory of
Sgt. John T. Boxler
Automotive mechanic
U.S. Post Office
Johnstown, Pennsylvania

Served his country two tours of duty in Vietnam. Gave his life for the American way February 25, 1991 in Operation Desert Storm in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia while on active duty with the 14th Quartermaster Detachment, U.S. Army. May he rest in peace.

Erected by United States Post Office.

Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Roads & Vehicles • War, 1st Iraq & Desert Storm • War, Vietnam.

Location. 40° 19.563′ N, 78° 55.032′ W. Marker is in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, in Cambria County. Memorial is at the intersection of Franklin Street and Locust Street, on the right when traveling north on Franklin Street. Marker is at the post office entrance. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 111 Franklin Street, Johnstown PA 15901, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Greater Johnstown Flood Victims (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Johnstown Veterans and War Memorial (about 300 feet away); The Grand Army of the Republic Hall (about 400 feet away); Joseph Johns

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(about 400 feet away); Central Park (about 400 feet away); St. John Cathedral (about 600 feet away); Tribune Building (about 600 feet away); 1936 Greater Johnstown Flood Victims (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Johnstown.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., June 26, 2009

2. Sgt. John T. Boxler Marker

At top of steps, seen between US flags.

Post Office Building Cornerstone, c.1937 image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., June 26, 2009

3. Post Office Building Cornerstone, c.1937

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., February 11, 2024

4. Sgt. John T. Boxler Marker

Between USPO entrance doors

Credits. This page was last revised on February 21, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 12, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 1,562 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 12, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. 4. submitted on February 21, 2024, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.