Birdsboro in Berks County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Birdsboro World War I Memorial
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., July 4, 2009
1. Birdsboro World War I Memorial Marker
World War 1917-1918
[Died in service]
Clymer Green
J. William Lutz
[Names of others who served follows]
Erected & Dedicated Dec. 13, 1919
Erected 1919 by Washington Camp No. 417, Patriotic Order Sons of America.
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, World I.
Location. 40° 15.988′ N, 75° 48.415′ W. Memorial is in Birdsboro, Pennsylvania, in Berks County. It is at the intersection of Main Street (Pennsylvania Route 345/724) and Mill Street, on the right when traveling west on Main Street. Marker is in front of the Birdsboro Community Center (William Bird House). Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 201 E Main Street, Birdsboro PA 19508, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this memorial is in Southeast Pennsylvania and specifically in Pennsylvania Dutch Country. It is also in the American Northeast and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Bird Mansion (within shouting distance of this marker); Birdsboro (within shouting distance of this marker); The Mercantile (within shouting distance of this marker); Birdsboro Trailhead (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Neighborhoods (about 500 feet away); American Legion Post 626 Veterans Memorial
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Regarding Birdsboro World War I Memorial. The Birdsboro P.O.S. of A. camp is apparently defunct.
Also see . . . Patriotic Order Sons of America. (Submitted on October 28, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., July 4, 2009
2. Birdsboro World War I Memorial
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., July 4, 2009
3. Birdsboro World War I Memorial
Birdsboro Community Center (William Bird House) in background.
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., July 4, 2009
4. Birdsboro World War I Memorial
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., July 4, 2009
5. Birdsboro World War I Memorial Honor Roll
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., July 4, 2009
6. Birdsboro World War I Memorial Honor Roll
Edgar Bower and Harry E. Hinkel at top.
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., July 4, 2009
7. Birdsboro World War I Memorial Honor Roll
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., July 4, 2009
8. Birdsboro World War I Memorial Honor Roll
Credits. This page was last revised on January 22, 2020. It was originally submitted on October 28, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,098 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8. submitted on October 28, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.
