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

Navy ★★★ Coast Guard Achievement Medal

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

1. Navy ★ Coast Guard Achievement Medal Marker

Inscription. For outstanding professional achievement or leadership
in the superior performance of duties.

Established by military regulation on January 24, 1962,
during the Presidency of John Fitzgerald Kennedy.

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: #35 John F. Kennedy series list. A significant historical date for this entry is January 24, 1962.

Location. 40° 6.242′ 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 Rd, 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. Army ★ Navy ★ Air Force ★ Coast Guard Commendation Medal (here, next to this marker); Combat Readiness Medal (here, next to this marker); Alexander R. Nininger, Jr. (here, next to this marker); Joint Service Commendation Medal (here, next to this marker); Medal of Honor (here, next to this marker); Bronze Star Medal (here, next

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to this marker); Distinguished Service Cross (Army) ★ Navy Cross ★ Air Force Cross (here, next to this marker); Distinguished Service Medal (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Phoenixville.

Regarding Navy ★★★ Coast Guard Achievement Medal. The Air Force Achievement Medal, now known as the Air and Space Achievement Medal, was authorized in 1980, while the Army Achievement Medal was authorized in 1981.

Also see . . .
1. Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal. (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 December 20, 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 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 6, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.