Near Phoenixville in Chester County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Medal of Honor
at the risk of life above and beyond the call of duty
while engaged in an action against an enemy
of the United States.
Presented in the name of the Congress
by the President of the United States.
Established by the Congress, approved by
President Abraham Lincoln December 21, 1861.
The Medal of Honor commonly known as the
Congressional Medal of Honor is the nation's
highest military award for bravery.
Erected by Freedoms Foundation Officers and Trustees.
Topics and series. This memorial is listed in this topic list: Military. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #16 Abraham Lincoln, and the Medal of Honor Recipients series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is December 21, 1861.
Location. 40° 6.244′ N, 75° 28.376′ W. Marker is near Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, in Chester County. Marker is along the Patriots' Path, 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.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Joint Service Commendation Medal (here, next to this marker); Combat Readiness Medal (here, next to this marker); Navy ★★★ Coast Guard Achievement Medal (here, next to this marker); Bronze Star Medal (here, next to this marker); Patriots' Path (here, next to this marker); Alexander R. Nininger, Jr. (here, next to this marker); Army ★ Navy ★ Air Force ★ Coast Guard Commendation Medal (here, next to this marker); Distinguished Service Medal (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Phoenixville.
Also see . . . Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge. (Submitted on September 6, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Credits. This page was last revised on September 6, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 6, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 50 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 6, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.