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

Legion of Merit Medal

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

1. Legion of Merit Medal Marker

Inscription.

For exceptionally meritorious conduct in
the performance of outstanding service
to the United States.

Established by the Congress on July 20, 1942,
during the Presidency of Franklin Delano Roosevelt.

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: #32 Franklin D. Roosevelt series list. A significant historical date for this entry is July 20, 1942.

Location. 40° 6.238′ N, 75° 28.373′ 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); Distinguished Flying Cross (here, next to this marker); Air Medal (here, next to this marker); Distinguished Service Medal (here, next to this marker); Soldier's/Navy and Marine Corps/Airman's/Coast Guard Medal (here, next to this marker); Distinguished Service Cross (Army) ★ Navy Cross ★ Air Force Cross

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(here, next to this marker); Purple Heart (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. Legion of Merit. (Submitted on September 6, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. Freedoms Foundation at Valley 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 46 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 6, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.