Scottdale in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Joseph A. Petrarca
JOSEPH A. PETRARCA
Private First Class US Army
Born March 22, 1948
Killed March 17, 1969
Republic of Vietnam
Echo Recon Company
1st BN, 7th Cavalry
1st Cavalry Division
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, Vietnam.
Location. 40° 6.061′ N, 79° 35.243′ W. Marker is in Scottdale, Pennsylvania, in Westmoreland County. Memorial is on Pittsburgh Street west of North Broadway Street (Pennsylvania Route 819), on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 124 Pittsburgh Street, Scottdale PA 15683, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Stephen Matsey (a few steps from this marker); David C. Marks (within shouting distance of this marker); Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Spirit of the American Doughboy (approx. half a mile away); a different marker also named Veterans Memorial (approx. half a mile away); The Freedom Tree (approx. half a mile away); A Tribute (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Scottdale.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 14, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 14, 2023, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. This page has been viewed 57 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 14, 2023, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia.