Near Phoenixville in Chester County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

29th Infantry Division

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., August 31, 2023

1. 29th Infantry Division Marker

Inscription.

To commemorate those thousands of brave men
who served the 29th Infantry Division
United States Army

With this symbol of the
Blue of the North and the Gray of the South
units that served in the American Revolution 1775-1781,
in the War of 1812 & in the Civil War, 1861-1865
were united in defense of the United States of America
and its Allies, in World War I and World War II,
in the cause of freedom.

Dedicated by the 29th Division Association and its Ladies Auxiliary,
September 1, 1974, to commemorate the 30th anniversary of their division's
spearhead of the Normandy Invasion, June 6, 1944 and service in
World War II and the 57th anniversary of their service in World War I.

Erected 1974 by 29th Division Association and its Ladies Auxiliary.

Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • War, Cold • War, World I • War, World II. A significant historical date for this entry is June 6, 1944.

Location. 40° 6.231′ N, 75° 28.378′ W. Marker is near Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, in Chester County. Monument is on the Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge campus. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1601 Valley Forge Road, Phoenixville PA 19460, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. 30th Infantry Division (here, next to this marker); Silver Star Medal (here, next to this marker); George Washington in Prayer (a few steps from this marker); Soldier's/Navy and Marine Corps/Airman's/Coast Guard Medal (a few steps from this marker); Purple Heart (a few steps from this marker); Air Medal (a few steps from this marker); Distinguished Flying Cross (a few steps from this marker); Memorial Peace Garden (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Phoenixville.

Also see . . .
1. 29th Division Association. (Submitted on September 5, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge. (Submitted on September 5, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., August 31, 2023

2. 29th Infantry Division Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on September 5, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 5, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 49 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 5, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.