Near Phoenixville in Chester County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
29th Infantry Division Memorial Pavilion
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., August 31, 2023
1. 29th Infantry Division Memorial Pavilion Marker
who served the 29th Infantry Division
United States Army
With this symbol of the
Blue of the North and the Gray of the South
units that served in the American Revolution 1775-1781,
in the War of 1812 & in the Civil War, 1861-1865
were united in defense of the United States of America
and its Allies, in World War I and World War II,
in the cause of freedom.
Dedicated by the 29th Division Association and its Ladies Auxiliary,
September 1, 1974, to commemorate the 30th anniversary of their division's
spearhead of the Normandy Invasion, June 6, 1944 and service in
World War II and the 57th anniversary of their service in World War I.
The 29th "Blue and Gray" Infantry Division
traces its history from the start of our nation
Revolutionary War · War of 1812
Civil War Union Army [and] Confederate Army
World War I 1917-1919 · World War II 1941-1946
Erected 1974 by 29th Division Association and its Ladies Auxiliary.
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • War, Cold • War, World I • War, World II. A significant historical date for this entry is June 6, 1844.
Location.
this page online
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. New Hampshire Medal of Honor Recipients (within shouting distance of this marker); Vermont Medal of Honor Recipients (within shouting distance of this marker); Michigan Medal of Honor Recipients (within shouting distance of this marker); Rhode Island Medal of Honor Recipients (within shouting distance of this marker); Connecticut Medal of Honor Recipients (within shouting distance of this marker); Wisconsin Medal of Honor Recipients (within shouting distance of this marker); Maine Medal of Honor Recipients (within shouting distance of this marker); Kennedy Memorial Gazebo (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Phoenixville.
Also see . . .
1. 29th Division Association. (Submitted on November 15, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge. (Submitted on November 15, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., August 31, 2023
2. 29th Infantry Division Memorial Pavilion Marker
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., August 31, 2023
3. 29th Infantry Division Memorial Pavilion and Marker
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., August 31, 2023
4. 29th Infantry Division Memorial Pavilion
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., August 31, 2023
5. 29th Infantry Division Memorial Pavilion Benches
Credits. This page was last revised on November 15, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 15, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 43 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on November 15, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
