Shamokin in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Price of Freedom Veterans Memorial
Shamokin and Coal Township, Pennsylvania
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., September 13, 2023
1. War Memorial Marker
of the men and women from the
Shamokin and Coal Township Area
who made the supreme sacrifice
Dedicated-May 30, 1989
The Gold Star Mothers
"To you who first gave them life,
nurtured and protected them,
blessed are you in the sight of
God and man, for such sacrifice
and loss is beyond measure."
Anonymous
CONGRESSIONAL MEDAL OF HONOR
Pvt James M. Seitzinger - Civil War S/Sgt Freeman V. Horner - WWII
DISTINGUISHED SERVICE CROSS
PFC Charles Oldynski - WWI PVT Benjamin G. Stankunos - WWI
Orville Hardy Jr. - WWI Maj William G. Benn - WWII
Sgt Edward A. Patynski - WWII
NAVY CROSS
Albert A. Francovich - WWII
Ship named after him U.S.S. Francovich
Adm Evan Peter Aurand - WWII
DISTINGUISHED SERVICE MEDAL
Gunners Mate Frank S. Pincoski - WWII General C. Robert Kehler
Honoring Robert J. Marcavage, First K.I.A. from Shamokin killed
in Vietnam on October 15, 1966 and the 500+ that died while in
service to their country from the Civil War to the War on Terrorism.
Remembrance is a gift from God, never ever forget
Erected
this page online
Topics and series. This historical marker and memorial is listed in this topic list: Military. In addition, it is included in the Distinguished Service Medal series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1989.
Location. 40° 47.39′ N, 76° 33.436′ W. Marker is in Shamokin, Pennsylvania, in Northumberland County. Marker is on Lincoln Street east of 7th Street, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Shamokin PA 17872, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. History of the J.H And C.K. Eagle Silk Mill (within shouting distance of this marker); Civil War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); John Fitzgerald Kennedy (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Spanish-American War Memorial (about 400 feet away); Stanley A. Coveleski (about 500 feet away); Legacy Park (about 500 feet away); 9/11 and First Responders Memorial (about 600 feet away); When Coal Was King (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Shamokin.
Regarding The Price of Freedom Veterans Memorial. The Roll of Honored Dead is not transcribed since the glare from the glass makes it extremely difficult to photograph.
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., September 13, 2023
2. The Price of Freedom Veterans Memorial Marker
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., September 13, 2023
3. The Price of Freedom Veterans Memorial
Credits. This page was last revised on September 21, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 21, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 53 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 21, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
