Braddock in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

War Memorial

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., May 27, 2023

1. War Memorial Marker

Inscription.

"The man who pursues justice and kindness
will receive honor and life"
-Proverbs

This monument is dedicated to those who fought for the United States, be it on the battlefields or in the factories. In times of war, the men, women, and the children of Braddock and North Braddock have fought for the U.S. overseas, working in factories, and by rationing.

Dedicated May 26, 1997

Erected 1997.

Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • War, Cold • War, World I • War, World II.

Location. 40° 23.843′ N, 79° 51.568′ W. Marker is in Braddock, Pennsylvania, in Allegheny County. Memorial is at the intersection of Braddock Avenue and 13th Street, on the left when traveling east on Braddock Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Braddock PA 15104, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Edgar Thomson Plant (within shouting distance of this marker); Braddock's Spring (within shouting distance of this marker); Joe Magarac • 1940 (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Great Steel Strike of 1919 (approx. 0.2 miles away); Alexander M. Scott High School

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(approx. 0.4 miles away); Braddock Carnegie Library (approx. 0.4 miles away); Lafayette's Tour (approx. 0.4 miles away); Braddock's Defeat (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Braddock.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., May 27, 2023

2. War Memorial Marker

War Memorial image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., May 27, 2023

3. War Memorial

War Memorial Armed Service Emblems image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., May 27, 2023

4. War Memorial Armed Service Emblems

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., May 27, 2023

5. War Memorial Armed Service Emblems

War Memorial Armed Service Emblem image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., May 27, 2023

6. War Memorial Armed Service Emblem

Historic Braddock Road 1755 Sign<br>at War Memorial image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., May 27, 2023

7. Historic Braddock Road 1755 Sign
at War Memorial

Thomson Steel Plant Lost Workers Monument image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., May 27, 2023

8. Thomson Steel Plant Lost Workers Monument

Across street from War Memorial at steel plant, some certainly were lost while building America's Arsenal of Democracy

Credits. This page was last revised on May 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 31, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 78 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8. submitted on May 31, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.