Concord Township near Glen Mills in Delaware County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Spanish-American War / World War I
Concord Township American Hero Memorial
Honor Remembrance Courage Fortitude
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., August 29, 2023
1. Spanish-American War / World War I Marker
(1898) Aiming to secure independence for Cuba and the Philippines, the US declared war on Spain in April 1898. Hostilities erupted after the USS Maine was sunk in Havana Harbor, giving rise to the battle cry "Remember the Maine!"
A naval battle was fought in Manila Harbor, pitting the steel-plated steam ships of the Great White Fleet, under Admiral George Dewey, against an obsolete fleet of sailing ships.
The campaign in Cuba climaxed with Teddy Roosevelt leading the Rough Riders' charge up San Juan Hill.
This war lasted only three months, but led to the emergence of the US as a global power.
WORLD WAR I
(1917-1918) The US was neutral for the first three years of this European war. Congress eventually declared war on Germany, in part due to the sinking of the passenger ship Lusitania, which resulted in the loss of American lives.
The addition of the 'doughboys' of the American Expeditionary Force in 1917 finally broke the stalemate of trench warfare that had developed in France. During the Battle of the Argonne Forest, Sergeant Alvin York single-handedly subdued a German position and took 132 prisoners, earning the Congressional Medal of Honor.
An armistice
this page online
In honor of those individuals who willfully accept the
responsibility to serve and defend this nation
Dedicated November 14, 2004
Erected 2004 by Concord Township, Robert C. Mench, and Concerned Citizens and Organizations.
Topics and series. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • War, Spanish-American • War, World I. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #26 Theodore Roosevelt series list.
Location. 39° 52.047′ N, 75° 30.714′ W. Marker is near Glen Mills, Pennsylvania, in Delaware County. It is in Concord Township. Memorial is on Smithbridge Road east of Bob Mench Drive, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 659 Smithbridge Road, Glen Mills PA 19342, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. French & Indian Wars (here, next to this marker); American Revolution (here, next to this marker); War of 1812 / Mexican War (here, next to this marker); Civil War (here, next to this marker); World War II (here, next to this marker); Korean War
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., August 29, 2023
2. Concord Township American Hero Memorial
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., August 29, 2023
3. American Hero Memorial Dedication
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., August 29, 2023
4. American Hero Memorial Epitaph
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., August 29, 2023
5. American Hero Memorial Robert C. Mench Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on September 3, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 3, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 55 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on September 3, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
