Some of the most important stories about the U.S. Army and the men and women who served in that Army came from their personal diaries, letters, and sketchbooks. The sketchbooks of Willard Dominick tell the story of an America Soldier from his . . . — — Map (db m84138) WM
Airborne
World War II saw the first major use of paratroopers in combat. Three divisions of paratroopers, the American 101st and 82nd Airborne Divisions, and the British 6th Airborne Division, were dropped deep behind enemy lines . . . — — Map (db m217162) HM
Following their two week furloughs, new recruits reported to their designated reception centers, which were usually located inside previously existing sprawling installations. Here Americas soldiers got their first taste of Army life and . . . — — Map (db m105021) HM
Frederick A. Counsel, a native of Altoona, Pennsylvania, entered the Army Air Corps in December, 1942 and became an Army artist. He served stateside and recorded many aspects of military life. He also painted murals at Bradley Field, Connecticut . . . — — Map (db m105024) HM
Staff Sergeant Fred A. Rella was a combat cameraman from 1941-1945. He was one of thousands of Young Men drafted into the Army prior to Americas entry into World War II. The Bronx, New York resident was a professional photographer who had . . . — — Map (db m103941) HM
The British 3rd Infantry Division and French Marines were assigned to Sword Beach, the easternmost beach. Their objective was to secure the beach, while linking with Gold in the west and the 6th British Airborne Division in the east. Sword was . . . — — Map (db m217211) HM
Responding to the battlefield realities encountered in the North African campaign against German armor, the United States Army Ordnance Department began to develop a heavier anti-tank gun to replace the diminutive 37mm M3A1 then serving on the . . . — — Map (db m168264) HM
Responding to the battlefield realities encountered in the North African campaign against German armor, the United States Army Ordnance Department began to develop a heavier anti-tank gun to replace the diminutive 37mm M3A1 then serving on the . . . — — Map (db m217127) HM
The Sherman tank received a brutal initiation to warfare when the U.S. Army first took it into combat on December 6, 1942 against the Germans in the North African country of Tunisia. They quickly found that the Germans guns and larger tanks . . . — — Map (db m105019) HM
Officially known as the M18 76mm Gun Motor Carriage was hardly comparable to the horse and buggy. It was the jaguar of heavy armor during World War II. Nicknamed the "Hellcat" by the men who served in them, the M18 could reach speeds of 50mph on . . . — — Map (db m217221) HM
Officially known as the M18 76mm Gun Motor Carriage, the M18 was hardly comparable to the horse and buggy. It was actually the jaguar of heavy armor during World War II. Nicknamed the Hellcat by the men who served in them, the M18 could reach . . . — — Map (db m104046) HM
After the reception centers up to 14,000 soldiers a day reported to one of 242 training centers located throughout the country for roughly eight weeks of basic training. The training consisted of three general phases: turning civilians into . . . — — Map (db m104885) HM
Over 21,000 men of the 4th U.S. Infantry Division (ID), with elements of the 90th Infantry Division and the 4th Mechanized Cavalry Group, stormed Utah Beach. Utah Beach was divided into three sectors: "Tare," "Uncle," and "Victor." The mission of . . . — — Map (db m217171) HM
The massive Army buildup at the beginning of World War II brought together millions of American civilians from all walks of life. After induction, new recruits were assigned to a unit, usually a company in a regiment, and issued uniforms and . . . — — Map (db m105020) HM
Lucian King Truscott Jr., General U.S. Army, Commanded the 3D Infantry Division, Fifth and Third US Armies during WWII. Awarded the Distinguished Service Cross in 1943 for Extraordinary Heroism during the battle of Sicily. — — Map (db m99643) WM
During WWII, the US War Dept. operated this secret facility a mile north along Michaux Rd., one of three such sites in the US. Military intelligence relating to topics such as weaponry development and Axis operations was gained from thousands of . . . — — Map (db m84036) HM
Dedicated to All Veterans
TSgt. Robert E. Schwab Capt. Fredrick "Artie"Reid
Hm1 Harvey B. Lease Charles E. Thomas Lt. Cdr.
Sea. II Howard A Miller T Sgt George Mohnal US Army WWII
Pvt. Howard B. Gibney Sgt. Edwin F. Hensel, Jr. . . . — — Map (db m98930) WM
This naval gun and wall are dedicated
in memory and honor of all veterans
who have served their country
in war or peace,
so that we might be free.
[Dedicated]
Memorial Day
29 May 1989 — — Map (db m120230) HM
Dedicated to the Glory of God and the Citizens of Newburg Penna, and Hopewell Township, who served their country in the cause of freedom
World War II
These died that liberty might not perish
—————
Theron . . . — — Map (db m19560) WM
This is the site of Pine Grove Furnace Prisoner of War Interrogation Camp (1943-1945). Here the U.S War Department operated a clandestine facility where intelligence officers interrogated enemy prisoners. During its thirty-month existence, thousands . . . — — Map (db m84037) WM
This memorial to the Holocaust, once a dream for survivors who settled in this community, became a reality in 1994 and was rededicated in 2007.
The monument represents a spiritual reminder of the darkest chapter of history, when Hitler . . . — — Map (db m159633) HM
Founded in 1784 by John Harris Jr., through profits generated by his Ferry across the Susquehanna, the Harrisburg Academy erected this riverside campus in 1908. The school was officially incorporated through an Act of the State Legislature in 1809 . . . — — Map (db m6479) HM
Blaine G. Walter, Jr., Guadalcanal, 1942
Richard P. McBride, At Sea, 1943
Robert K. Vogt, Germany, 1943
Carrie T. Sheetz, Anzio Beachhead, 1944
Harry E. Keel, Africa, 1944
Asa S. Romberger, Germany, 1944
Ernest N. . . . — — Map (db m141056) WM
With the vision of universal freedom
for all mankind
this tree is dedicated to
All POW/MIAs of Pa.
and all
Prisoners of War
and
Missing in Action — — Map (db m236516) WM
Dedicated to the men of Aston and Middletown Townships who died in their countrys service in World War II
G. Nelson Blackburn
Frederick Blackburn
Daniel Bonaventure
Lewis Butt
Raymond Chandler, Jr.
George W. Clark . . . — — Map (db m67397) WM
During WWII, Sun was the largest single shipyard in the world, with over 35,000 employees. It introduced the all-welded ship, which significantly increased ship production, and the T-2 oil tanker, which became the standard at all US shipyards. Sun . . . — — Map (db m147389) HM
A Tribute to those from Sun Village who served our country in World War II
Clyde Robert Thompson Ralph Jack Emory James Walter Brogan David R. Hutchinson
— — Map (db m203803) WM
Forever Honored
C. L. Beale J. A. Kiszonas A. R. Bothner J. P. Lawson A. Burnett E. F. Oxner D.F.Fox T. Pritula W. F. Gumen J. E. Sission, Jr. E. S. Horodynski R. S. Smith L. F. James, Jr. L. D. Surplus S. W. Walz
. . . — — Map (db m14947) WM
(1941-1945) Fought in every corner of the globe, this world war drew 100 million combatants from 65 countries into the fray. Over seven million soldiers and 30 million civilians died as a result of the six-year conflict while uncounted . . . — — Map (db m232031) WM
Edward Rigby · Lewis R. Beebe · Everett W. Lusher · George W. Byers
Ernest L. Redfield, Jr. · Cantrill Duncan · George Hornung · William H. Baird
Benjamin L. Olcott · Richard Thompson · George B. Bowman · Raymond Love
Allen D. Murphy · . . . — — Map (db m232079) WM
Honoring all branches of the military
and the men and women who served
In Memoriam
World War I Veterans
"We honor you"
In Memoriam
World War II Veterans
"You saved the world"
"We honor you"
In Memoriam
Korean War . . . — — Map (db m39995) WM
The first company in North America to successfully manufacture an artificial fiber (rayon). Plant employees, many of whom were women, lived in Viscose Village, a planned community built in 1912-1915 designed by Ballinger & Perrot of Phila. in the . . . — — Map (db m146226) HM
Dedicated
To Those Of The First Ward
who served their country to preserve
the four essential human freedoms
1941 World War II 1945
Armed Forces [and] Merchant Marine
[Honor Roll of Names]
1950 Korean Conflict 1953 . . . — — Map (db m39999) WM
Erected by the citizens of Marcus Hook in memory of and in honor of the heroic men and women as a tribute to the self sacrifice they displayed in our country's service in World War II 1941- 1945 (List of Names) — — Map (db m14974) HM
Best known as the company that developed “artificial silk,” later known as “rayon,” the American Viscose Company began construction of its Marcus Hook operation in 1912. Patented by English chemists in 1894, rayon was used . . . — — Map (db m146225) HM
Dedicated in honor of District Justice Dewey La Rosa and William Gross, School Board member and Borough Official. Despite suffering serious physical disabilities from combat service in World War II, both men went on to faithfully serve their . . . — — Map (db m205567) HM
Born in 1893, he was the grandson of Thomas Cooper, a prominent state senator and political leader, and the son of Frederick Cooper, well known local justice and editor of the Delaware County American newspaper in Media. Graduating from the U.S. . . . — — Map (db m205584) HM
An adopted son of Media, he commanded this armory and led Company H, 6th Regiment, PNG during its service on the Mexican Border Expedition in 1916 - 1917, and in World War I from 1917 until 1919. He returned here to train and send off the renamed . . . — — Map (db m205578) HM
One of the oldest armories in the Commonwealth. Built in 1908 of local stone by the state on ground donated by the First Methodist Church of Media. The structure's intended military use is expressed by its heavily buttressed walls, broken . . . — — Map (db m205574) HM
To the men and women of Media
who served in the Second World War
"They shall shine as the stars of heaven,
and of their memorial there shall be no end."
[Names listed] — — Map (db m205570) WM
Governor of Pennsylvania, 1935-1939. His administration during the Great Depression, known as the “Little New Deal,” created more than 200,000 new jobs and established the Pa. Turnpike Commission. Civil rights, labor, and unemployment . . . — — Map (db m135762) HM
In memory of those from the
Borough of Swarthmore
who gave their lives
in World War II
Webster S. Allyn Marcus C. Burgett Wilson Burke
Paul D. Caldwell Bruce S. Cook George E. Davisson
Milton H. Fussell III I. John . . . — — Map (db m174240) WM
With profound respect, we salute
all the Soldiers, Sailors, Marines and Airmen
from Villanova
who sacrificed their lives
in the defense of the nation.
Their legacy of fidelity and valor
abides forever
neath the spires of St. . . . — — Map (db m146302) WM
To the Villanovans who served our country during the Second World War that this nation and her vision of freedom and human dignity should endure — — Map (db m146306) WM
From December 16, 1944 until about January 20th, 1945, First Lieutenant Eric Fisher Wood, Jr., VFMA class of 1937, U.S. Army, A Battery 589th Field Artillery Battalion of the 106th Infantry Division was separated from his unit. With the help of . . . — — Map (db m153642) HM WM
American Legions
American Legion 11
American Legion 103
American Legion 105
American Legion 162
American Legion 220
American Legion 285
American Legion 299
American Legion 365
American Legion 488
American Legion 494 . . . — — Map (db m116427) WM
Cascade Creek is the last of Erie's three original creeks. Its western location saved it from being completely compromised by urbanization. Cascade Creek flows along the bayfront parkway and into a delta behind the western dock. In 1813, Daniel . . . — — Map (db m21425) HM
World War II hero. Cochran distinguished himself as a daring pilot commanding P-40 fighter planes in North Africa and as the colorful leader of the 1st Air Commandos during the invasion of Burma. He became a colonel at the age of 33 and earned such . . . — — Map (db m41033) HM
The Erie County WWII Memorial is dedicated to the seven hundred and twenty-seven that gave their lives in service to their nation during the war years of World War Two. The north face of the memorial lists their names and displays the insignias of . . . — — Map (db m116479) WM
Flag display
donated in honor of
the patriotic determination and valor of
Lt. Col. Stephen John Manzek
USAF WWII-POW-Korea-Vietnam-DFC
PFC Edwin John Wagner
104th Inf. US Army WWII
France-Belgium-Holland-Germany . . . — — Map (db m116481) WM
Organized in 1921, the 112th is part of the famed 28th Div., the oldest continuous infantry division in the US Army. The 112th, previously known as the 16th, has origins in the storied 83rd PVI regiment formed in Erie in 1861 during the Civil War. . . . — — Map (db m84900) HM
Gratefully dedicated
to the students of
Cathedral Preparatory School
who served our country during
World War II
1941 - 1945
Our Honored Dead
Lt. Com. Charles J. Weschler '27
Lt. James Quinn '39
Lt. John . . . — — Map (db m116393) WM
In memory of those who paid the
★ Supreme Sacrifice ★
in the World War
Erected by Service Star Legion No.1 M.O.D.
Dedicated to
Those Who Served
in World War II
★Erected by Service Star . . . — — Map (db m116473) WM
In memory of those who gave their lives that others might live
World War II
Lloyd S. Wilkinson Richard O. Heiden Donald B. Craig Philip S. Fromyer Francis L. Haaser Chester Demereski Michael Yanov Neal W. Cunningham . . . — — Map (db m132192) WM
Arison, Charles E.
Bailey, Clifford F.
Baker, Clarence, Jr.
Baker, Robert
Baker, Emmett
Barnes, Charles
Barnes, Herbert E.
Barnes, Alfred L.
Bednar, Albert L.
Blaney, Paul O.
Brnich, Michael J.
Buehner, . . . — — Map (db m231736) WM
(First Panel):
WORLD WAR I
Killed In Action/Missing In Action
Axton, Andrew Kramer
Ayoub, Tony
Christy, Angelo
Conyua, John
DeLeonibus, Giuseppe
Ferri, Armino
Fiorentino, Fortunato
Fisher, Albert . . . — — Map (db m201079) WM
Former P & LE Train Station
The Former Pittsburgh & Lake Erie Train Station is one of two remaining train stations of the six that were originally located in Connellsville. This is the only original passenger station still standing. This . . . — — Map (db m232417) HM
To honor the five brothers who served their country during WW II
T/Sgt Frederick J
M/Sgt Charles J
Capt Edgar K
M/Sgt Isaac H
S/Sgt John W — — Map (db m232449) WM
From 1944 until 1946, about 800 women of all ages met 600,000 troops who passed through the B&O Railroad station. From offices here, volunteers furnished food and drink 24 hours a day and chauffeured personnel to their homes. — — Map (db m41800) HM
Erected in thankfulness to God and in honor of the men and women of Dawson and Lower Tyrone Township who served in World War II 1941-1947
Ansell, Claude R.
Ansell, George F.
Austin, Donald C.
Baird, Joseph B.
Baird, Quentin . . . — — Map (db m210289) WM
In honor of those from the vicinity of Dunbar Pennsylvania who served in the Armed Forces of the United States of America in World War II
(Panel 1):
Ainsley Harry Lee
Ainsley James Roger
Albright Howard
Aldrige Alfred Robert . . . — — Map (db m232595) WM
World War II Veteran
Technician Fifth Grade, U.S. Army,
Medical Detachment
328th Infantry Regiment,
26th Infantry Division
CONGRESSIONAL MEDAL
of HONOR RECIPIENT
The highest award for Valor in action against an enemy force . . . — — Map (db m179182) HM WM
Abbott George
Allen Edward
Bacha Mike
Bacha Steve
Balabon Edward
Beaman Douglas
Besse Robert
Blake Lester
Brangard Edward
Brooks Hugh
Brooks Martha
Cole Elmer
Cole Frank
Cole Harry . . . — — Map (db m245042) WM
Dedicated to the men and women of Fayette City who served their Country during World Wars I and II
World War I ● 1914 - 1918
Anderson, John
Baldwin, John R.
Barker, Harvey B.
Beattie, John
☆ . . . — — Map (db m245354) WM
To Our Boys
World War II and Korean Conflict
Markleysburg
Pennsylvania
Artice, George R Artice, Daniel M Bird, Junior Bird, Oliver Bird Robert Boyd, James R Bunworth, Earl Butler, Cecil Close, Merle E . . . — — Map (db m152704) WM
WORLD WAR I
Brady, Otis Sr. Buckley, James A. Conn, Chester A. Cook, William C. Epley, William L. Fowler, Howard F. Lincoln, Roy W. McKenzie, Carl R. Robinson, Clarence R. Springer, Albert Victor, Wayne
WORLD WAR II . . . — — Map (db m178416) WM
In Honor Of Those Who Have Served
Allowatt Frank
Arison Harold
Arison Kenneth
Arison Ralph
Arison Ronnie
Bacho John
Bacho Steve
Bartley James
Bayus Ernest
Bayus Albert
Batya Thomas . . . — — Map (db m245017) WM
As the battles raged, General Marshall insisted that the fighting men of World War II receive the best possible care and regularly inquired about soldiers in remote locations. He worried most about the beleaguered infantrymen. He created the Women's . . . — — Map (db m182319) HM
Some Gave A Little
Some Gave A Lot
Some Gave It All
1941 World War II 1945
The Greatest Generation
In Honor and Memory
Of
All World War II
Veterans
(Six Panels of Names)
(Rear Side of Main Triangular Memorial): . . . — — Map (db m181913) WM
The leading advocate in the Allied High Command of an invasion of Northern France, General Marshall successfully fought off proposals to delay or indefinitely postpone the D-Day attack. When the British wanted to invade the enemy-held island of . . . — — Map (db m182282) HM
Born in Uniontown on December 31, 1880 and known as “Flicker” during his youth, General of the Army and Chief of Staff. George Catlett Marshall was the organizer of the Allied victory in WWII and later served as the Secretary of State . . . — — Map (db m1139) HM
The Commander of the U.S. Army in World War II, the author of the plan for European economic recovery after the war, and the winner of the 1953 Nobel Prize for peace was born on Main Street across from this site on December 31, 1880. The youngest . . . — — Map (db m182008) HM
Community journalist for more than six decades, civic and church leader, historian, author, humorist, Pittsburgh Steelers fan, World War II veteran, family man and someone who loved his native Uniontown with all his heart. — — Map (db m207652) HM WM
On September 1, 1939, within hours of the start of World War II, George Marshall became Army Chief of Staff. Honored in Uniontown eight days later, Marshall declared the U.S. must plan for an uncertain future without emotional hysteria. War . . . — — Map (db m182213) HM
Dedicated to the
men and women
from Uniontown who served
and to the sacred memory
of these who gave their lives
in World War II
Joseph Albano
Carl D. Altomonte
Alex C. Bail
Mervin R. Bittinger
Charles W. Boal
Rudolph . . . — — Map (db m181879) WM
Secretary Marshall's speech at Harvard on June 5, 1947, launched The Marshall Plan. The 16-nation European Recovery Program was directed against hunger and desperation. "The role of this country should consist of friendly aid in the drafting of a . . . — — Map (db m182743) HM
In honor and memory of
James A. Gearing - U.S.M.C. - Guadalcanal - W.W.II
John E. Gearing - Army - W.W.II
Joseph P. Gearing - Army - 11th Airborne
William A. Gearing - U.S.M.C. - 1st M.A.W. - Korea — — Map (db m182279) WM
World War II U.S. Navy
10-12-42 to 11-21-45
Aviation Radioman Second Class
Naval Air Gunnery (T) (CA)
Fidelity Gunnery Radio
Greatly missed and loved
by wife, Shirley
Always in my Heart — — Map (db m182898) WM
Dedicated in Memory of the family of John & Mary Nypaver, proud parents of 6 W. W. II Combat Veterans S/Sgt. Kenneth (K.I.A.) 4/19/45-10th Mt. Division, Sgt. Edward (P.O.W). 101st Airborne, Major Mary (A.N.C.), Pvt. Daniel - U.S. Army Combat . . . — — Map (db m182957) WM
P-47 Fighter Pilot, Army Air Corps
Nov 1941 - Mar 1945
69th Ftr Sq, 58th Ftr Grp
"The Werewolves"
SW Pacific, Solomon Islands
Shot down and rescued after many days surviving alone
in the jungle. While stage acting and . . . — — Map (db m183397) WM
Aug. 11, 1924 - May 17, 2008
B-17 Tail Gunner/Waist Gunner
8th Army Air Corps June 1943-Oct. 1945
4 life threatening crash landings parachuted over occupied France
"Off we go, into the wild blue yonder, climbing high
into the . . . — — Map (db m183402) WM
Proudly we pay tribute to the men and women of Vanderbilt who answered their country's call in World War II
Addis, John Wade Jr.
Addis, Ronald
Addis, Russell
Addis, Samuel R.
Bailey, Clark W.
Bailey, N. Sturgis . . . — — Map (db m207907) WM
Was planted by the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 1599 in honor of all those men and women who served in the U.S. Armed Forces during World War II. This living memorial will stand as a humble reminder of the sacrifices and dedication of these men . . . — — Map (db m8115) WM
World War II, 1941-1945 In this war, Franklin County sent into the Armed Forces of the United States approximately 6,460 men and women.. --------------- Korean Conflict, 1950-1953 In this conflict, Franklin County sent into the . . . — — Map (db m45165) WM
"In Memory Of"
G.B. Freeman Jr.
Gunner, Sergeant
4th Marines 6th Division
W.W. II Okinawa 1942-1945
Father and Terry L. Rush
Sergeant 1st Marine Air Wing
Tet Offensive Vietnam
1964 - 1968
Brother of Richard Freeman Sr.
and . . . — — Map (db m159795) WM
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