Spring Hill City View in Pittsburgh in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
24th Ward War Memorial
Photographed by Bradley Owen, April 28, 2025
1. 24th Ward War Memorial
War Service League
This memorial dedicated in honor of the men and women who served our country in World War II
1941 - 1945
When we pass this sacred shrine, may each thank God for liberty divine, some gave their lives the sacrifice supreme, while others served and won the world's esteem, and may this holy shrine when storms appear, lift up our eyes to God who helps us here!
Those Who Made the Supreme Sacrifice
Joseph A. Adams Earl L. Bir Frank F. Brand Frederick J. Dorsch, Jr. Conrad L. Esswein George W. Eswein John Gallwits Frank E. Haefele Ralph A. Helbling Henry W. Hespenheide Charles L. Hrach Charles E. Kienast Jacob A. Korn Joseph J. Kozar Henry Kruger Robert J. Lechowicz Hilary A. Rafferty John J. Ritzer Raphael M. Schatzel Frank A. Schuessler Henry M. Vogrin William Zeller
Vietnam
Wayne D. Hamilton Joseph P. Toomey Joseph H. Obman
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: War, Vietnam • War, World II.
Location. 40° 27.773′ N, 79° 59.474′ W. Memorial is in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, in
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Regionally, this memorial is in the American Northeast, in the Mid-Atlantic, in the Ohio River Valley, in Appalachia, and specifically in Northern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Viceroyalty of New France, the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy, and one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: World War II Honor Roll (here, next to this marker); World War I Honor Roll (approx. 0.2 miles away); Spring Hill Roll of Honor (approx. 0.2 miles away); World War I & II Memorial Honor Roll (approx. 0.2 miles away); The German Settlers of Spring Hill (approx. 0.2 miles away); Most Holy Name of Jesus Church (approx. 0.4 miles away); St. Nicholas Roman Catholic Croatian Church, North Side (approx. 0.4 miles away); Our Lady of Lourdes Grotto (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pittsburgh.
Photographed by Bradley Owen, April 28, 2025
2. 24th Ward War Memorial
Credits. This page was last revised on May 9, 2025. It was originally submitted on May 7, 2025, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. This page has been viewed 156 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 9, 2025, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia.
