Lock Haven in Clinton County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
World War II - Pacific Theater
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., June 10, 2025
1. World War II - Pacific Theater Marker
SSGT Frank J. DePolis of the Army Air Corps, PFC Daniel D. Confer of the 16th Coast Artillery, and S1C Demonte W. Temple of the USS Perry were at Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. SSGT DePolis was killed. LT Jeraldine E. Jones of the Army Nursing Corps was awarded the Air Medal for bravery while evacuating the wounded in the Solomon Islands, making her the only county woman decorated in WW2 for courage under fire. PVT John G. Deeghan, 34th Infantry, was awarded a Silver Star for gallantry at Bataan and a Bronze Star for heroism at Corregidor. All gave some, some gave all. PFC Michael J. Russo, 130th Infantry, was killed during the Battle of Luzon in the Philippines on February 19, 1945. PFC Allen F. Chapman, 23rd Marines, whose brother Merrill fell at Omaha Beach on D-Day, was killed at Iwo Jima on February 27, 1945.
Erected 2024 by Clinton County and Concerned Citizens and Organizations.
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • War, World II • Women. A significant historical date for this entry is December 7, 1941.
Location. 41° 8.289′ N, 77° 26.554′ W. Memorial is in Lock Haven, Pennsylvania, in Clinton County. It is on Water Street (Pennsylvania Route 120) west of Jay Street ( Route 664
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Regionally, this memorial is in the Pennsylvania Wilds and in the Susquehanna Valley. It is also in the American Northeast, in the Mid-Atlantic, 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 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: World War II - European Theater (here, next to this marker); Korean War (here, next to this marker); Vietnam War (here, next to this marker); World War I (here, next to this marker); Persian Gulf/Desert Storm (a few steps from this marker); The American Civil War (a few steps from this marker); Afghanistan War/Enduring Freedom (a few steps from this marker); The American Revolution (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lock Haven.
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., June 10, 2025
2. World War II - Pacific Theater Artwork
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., June 10, 2025
3. World War II - Pacific Theater Memorial
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., June 10, 2025
4. Veterans Memorial Park
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., June 10, 2025
5. All Gave Some - Some Gave All Memorial
Credits. This page was last revised on June 11, 2025. It was originally submitted on June 11, 2025, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 101 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on June 11, 2025, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.
