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

Army ★ Navy ★ Air Force ★ Coast Guard Commendation Medal

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

1. Army ★ Navy ★ Air Force ★ Coast Guard Commendation Medal Marker

Inscription.

For heroism or meritorious achievement or service

Established by military regulation on January 11, 1944,
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 January 11, 1944.

Location. 40° 6.24′ N, 75° 28.378′ 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. Distinguished Service Cross (Army) ★ Navy Cross ★ Air Force Cross (here, next to this marker); Navy ★★★ Coast Guard Achievement Medal (here, next to this marker); Bronze Star Medal (here, next to this marker); Distinguished Service Medal (here, next to this marker); Joint Service Commendation Medal (here, next to this marker); Memorial Peace Garden

Paid Advertisement

Click on the ad for more information.
Please report objectionable advertising to the Editor.

Click or scan to see
this page online

(here, next to this marker); Combat Readiness Medal (here, next to this marker); The Dwight David Eisenhower Garden (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Phoenixville.

Regarding Army ★ Navy ★ Air Force ★ Coast Guard Commendation Medal. The Navy Commendation Medal is correctly called the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal, and with the establishment of the Space Force, the Air Force Commendation Medal is now called the Air and Space Commendation Medal.

Also see . . .
1. Air and Space Commendation Medal. There are different medals for the separate Armed Services. (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 58 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 6, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.