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

Distinguished Service Medal

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

1. Distinguished Service Medal Marker

Inscription.

For exceptionally meritorious service
to the United States in a duty of
great responsibility.

Established by the Congress on July 9, 1918,
during the Presidency of Woodrow Wilson.

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 Distinguished Service Medal, and the Former U.S. Presidents: #28 Woodrow Wilson series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is July 9, 1918.

Location. 40° 6.24′ N, 75° 28.374′ 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. The Dwight David Eisenhower Garden (here, next to this marker); Bronze Star Medal (here, next to this marker); Distinguished Service Cross (Army) ★ Navy Cross ★ Air Force Cross (here, next to this marker); Legion of Merit Medal (here, next to this marker); Army ★ Navy ★ Air Force ★ Coast Guard Commendation Medal

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(here, next to this marker); Joint Service Commendation Medal (here, next to this marker); Air Medal (here, next to this marker); Memorial Peace Garden (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Phoenixville.

Also see . . .
1. Distinguished Service Medal (Air Force). There are different medals for the separate Armed Services, as well as Joint Service and National Guard variants (Submitted on September 6, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)

2. Freedoms Foundation at Velley Forge. (Submitted on September 6, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)

Patriots' Path Markers image. Click for full size.

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

2. Patriots' Path Markers

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 49 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 6, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.