Johnstown in Cambria County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
World War II | Green Ash
Sandyvale Memorial Gardens & Conservancy
Photographed by Bradley Owen, August 26, 2026
1. World War II | Green Ash Marker
The green ash, found at the childhood home of Dwight D. Eisenhower in Denison, Texas, was selected to be the official WWII tree and is planted at the National WWII Memorial. This majestic tree stands as a silent witness to history in community and veteran memorials around the country.
Cpl. Charles H. Sharbaugh
Erected by The Richland American Legion Post 849, Menoher Post 155 Veterans of Foreign Wars, West End Post 954 Catholic War Veterans and Rev. Wilbert Boerstler, Ph.D.
Topics and series. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Horticulture & Forestry • War, World II. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #34 Dwight D. Eisenhower series list.
Location. 40° 18.743′ N, 78° 54.878′ W. Memorial is in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, in Cambria County. It can be reached from Hickory Street east of Baumer Street, on the right when traveling east. Marker is located in Sandyvale Memorial Gardens. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 80 Hickory Street, Johnstown PA 15902, United
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Regionally, this memorial is in Pennsylvania’s 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: World War I | Red Oak (a few steps from this marker); Civil War | Honey Locust (a few steps from this marker); The Korean War | American Linden (within shouting distance of this marker); Revolutionary War | Kentucky Coffeetree (within shouting distance of this marker); USS Frank E. Evans DD754 (within shouting distance of this marker); Operation Desert Storm (the Gulf War) | Red Maple (within shouting distance of this marker); General George B. Simler (within shouting distance of this marker); Escape of Freedom Seekers Patrick and Abraham (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct
Photographed by Bradley Owen, August 26, 2026
2. World War II | Green Ash Marker
Marker is located in front of the tree trunk.
Regarding World War II | Green Ash. Cpl. Charles H. Sharbaugh was a U.S. Navy Veteran of World War II.
Credits. This page was last revised on September 26, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 26, 2026, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. This page has been viewed 4 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 26, 2026, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia.
