Gettysburg in Adams County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Gettysburg College Veterans Memorial

By Karl Stelly, August 4, 2014

1. Gettysburg College Veterans Memorial

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Text on Left Panel
Dedicated to all Gettysburg College veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces, who have served, or are serving their Nation in peace and war. We honor their valor, dedication to duty, personal sacrifice, and service to our Country. Let us remember that to preserve our freedom, all of these veterans gave some, and some gave all.

Text on Right Panel
Established through a generous gift from the family of Allison Reese '50 and other gifts from Alumni, Parents, Faculty and Friends of Gettysburg College.

Dedicated October 22, 2011

Erected 2011 by Gettysburg College.

Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: Military.

Location. 39° 50.145′ N, 77° 14.401′ W. Marker is in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, in Adams County. Memorial can be reached from West Lincoln Avenue, on the left when traveling west. The memorial is at the entrance to Musselman Stadium on the Gettysburg College Campus. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Gettysburg PA 17325, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker.

By Karl Stelly, August 4, 2014

2. Gettysburg College Veterans Memorial

The left panel

The History of Gettysburg College (about 800 feet away, measured in a direct line); 1971 T.C. Williams High School Football Team Honor Oak (approx. 0.2 miles away); A Historic Year (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Gauntlet of Union Retreat and Aftermath (approx. ¼ mile away); Civilians on Seminary Ridge (approx. ¼ mile away); Lee's Headquarters At Gettysburg (approx. ¼ mile away); Salem Virginia Artillery (approx. ¼ mile away); Lee's Headquarters at Gettysburg (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Gettysburg.

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3. Gettysburg College Veterans Memorial

The right panel

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4. Gettysburg College Veterans Memorial

Seal of the United States Army

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5. Gettysburg College Veterans Memorial

Seal of the United States Marine Corps

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6. Gettysburg College Veterans Memorial

Seal of the United States Navy

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7. Gettysburg College Veterans Memorial

Seal of the United States Air Force

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8. Gettysburg College Veterans Memorial

Seal of the United States Coast Guard

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9. Gettysburg College Veterans Memorial

Seal of the United States Merchant Marine

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10. Gettysburg College Veterans Memorial

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11. Gettysburg College Veterans Memorial

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