Johnstown in Cambria County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
John P. Murtha Memorial Statue
Photographed by Bradley Owen, August 26, 2026
1. John P. Murtha Memorial Statue Marker
USMC 1952-1990 Private to Colonel
Navy Distinguished Service Medal
Bronze Star with "V
Purple Heart with a Gold Star
Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry
Pennsylvania Distinguished Service Medal
First Vietnam combat veteran elected to Congress
Longest serving member of Congress from Pennsylvania 1974-2010
Chairman US House of Representatives Congress Appropriatlons Sub-committee on defense
He was our Nation's strongest supporter of the military, military families and veterans
John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Award
"You are put on this earth to make a difference"
Congressman John P. Murtha
Erected 2011.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Military.
Location. 40° 19.418′ N, 78° 55.411′ W. Marker is in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, in Cambria County. It is on Napoleon Street (Pennsylvania Route 403) just west of Lee Place, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 310 Napoleon Street, Johnstown
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Regionally, this marker is in the Laurel Highlands. 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: Johnstown War Memorial (a few steps from this marker); George N. Milkie (a few steps from this marker); Cambria County War Memorial (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); First United Brethren Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); First United Methodist Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); Calamity and Prosperity (approx. 0.2 miles away); Former Site of Truck Company No. 1 (approx. Ό mile away); City of Johnstown Firefighters Memorial Bridge (approx. Ό mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Johnstown.
Photographed by Bradley Owen, August 26, 2026
2. John P. Murtha Memorial Statue Marker
The marker lies face up in the right rear of the statue.
Photographed by Bradley Owen, August 26, 2026
3. John P. Murtha Memorial Statue Committee
Credits. This page was last revised on September 21, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 21, 2026, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. This page has been viewed 3 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 21, 2026, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia.
