The iconic symbol of sacrifice, honor, and respect for those who have given all. During the
Civil War, it is said the battlefield cross originated to signify the location of a dead soldier
who, during a temporary truce, needed to be gathered . . . — — Map (db m305792) HM WM
[Photo of Captain Willard and Naval Aviator badge engraving]
[Also Bald Eagle, Marine Corps emblem, and CH-53 helicopter engravings]
Marine Captain Bryan D. Willard was one of eight U.S. Marines and two Air Force communication specialists . . . — — Map (db m289368) WM
Army
The United States Army is the main ground
force of the United States. The Army's main
function is to protect and defend the United
States (and its interests) by way of ground
troops, armor (tanks), artillery, attack
helicopters, . . . — — Map (db m305815) HM
Began April 12, 1861 when Confederate forces bombarded Fort Sumter
Ended April 9, 1865 when the Confederates surrendered at Appomattox Court House
Total Union Service Members 2,213,363
Total Confederate Service Members 1,050,000
Total . . . — — Map (db m304642) WM
"I don't believe we can have an army without music"
General Robert E. Lee, 1864
KEEPING GOOD ORDER
During the American Civil War, field music provided invaluable communication in camps and on the battlefields. . . . — — Map (db m304647) HM
Began August 2, 1990
Ended February 28, 1991
U.S. Service Members deployed to Gulf - 694,550
Total casualties killed, died, or wounded in Theatre - 850
[Historical images include]
· F-18s over the Persian Gulf
· F-16s over oil . . . — — Map (db m305767) HM
[Roll of Honored Dead; individual markers between panels]
Herbert K. Ballew Clifford D. Bryner Donald W. Cooper John C. Comfort Vernon Frock Spurgeon E. Gohn, Jr. Robert E. Hazzard William G. Laform Edward A. McAlicher . . . — — Map (db m289378) WM
"The Fire of Patriotism was Burning Me Up...My Mind Was Made Up and I was Bound to Enlist"
George T. Ulmer - 8th Maine Volunteers
AMERICA'S FIRST MUSIC
Music has always been a significant part of the American military . . . — — Map (db m304649) HM
From the early 20th century to the present day, bats have
served as symbols for various military aviation units and
squadrons. One of the earliest instances can be found in U.S.
Naval Observation Squadron VOS-3S in the early 1920s.
Pilots . . . — — Map (db m305816) HM
Soon after we became involved in World War II, several funds were started for the construction of an Honor Roll for the men and women who served our country during World War II and who were living in East Pennsboro Township at the time of their . . . — — Map (db m289372) HM
A military nurse is a registered nurse who is also commissioned [in] one of the branches of the
military, serving their country by providing medical care to other service members. They
also support the families of our servicemen and . . . — — Map (db m305741) HM
U.S. involvement began June 27, 1950 when
President Truman ordered troops to defend South Korea
Ended when Armistice was declared on July 27, 1953
Total U.S. Service Members in Theatre 1,789,000
Total Casualties killed, died, or wounded . . . — — Map (db m305748) HM
Armed Services: Army (1941-1945); Navy (1945-1946);
Army Reserves (1949-1957) Rank: Captain
War Significance: Fought in the Battle of the Bulge
Captain Leon I. Lock was born
in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. He
attended Harrisburg City . . . — — Map (db m304573) HM WM
Symbolic of the original in Boston Mass
Dedicated to honor the colonial Patriots
who fought for our freedom
[Dedicated] April 19, 2020 — — Map (db m305754) HM
The M60A1 Tank was designed
to function as one of the main
assault vehicles of an US Army
Armor/Mechanized
Infantry/Infantry Division. First
produced in 1959, production
and upgrades continued until
1983. The US built about 15,000
M60A1 . . . — — Map (db m305818) HM
The United States Medal of Honor, also known as the Congressional Medal of Honor, is the
highest, most prestigious award presented to a member of the U. S. armed forces.
To be awarded the Medal of Honor, the recipient must have performed an act . . . — — Map (db m304733) HM
Notably the Congressional Medal of Honor is awarded to a small percentage of remarkable individuals.
The only President to have been awarded the Medal of Honor was
Theodore Roosevelt, who was awarded, posthumously, for his actions in
the . . . — — Map (db m304734) HM
Began May 13, 1846 with Declaration of War by Congress
Ended February 2, 1848 with the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
Total Service members - 78,718
Total casualties killed, died, or wounded in Theatre 17,435
[Historical images of] . . . — — Map (db m304639) WM
Began October 7, 2001 when U.S. Troops were deployed to Afghanistan
Ended December 28, 2014
Total Service Members in Theatre 1.5M (est.)
Total casualties killed, died, or wounded in Theatre - 22,438
[Historical images include]
· A-10 . . . — — Map (db m305790) HM
Began March 19, 2003 when President Bush announced U.S.
and coalition forces began military action against Iraq
Ended August 31, 2010 American combat mission in Iraq ended
Total Service Members in Theatre 1.5M (est.)
Total casualties . . . — — Map (db m305769) HM
This Path of Honor recognizes sponsors of the Captain Leon Lock
Veterans Memorial and the Hampden Township Veterans Park for
their generous contributions in making this project a reality.
"Thank you for your humbling support and generous . . . — — Map (db m305813)
The Purple Heart, originally named the
"Badge for Military Merit," was created
by George Washington in 1782 in honor
of bravery. It became known as the
Purple Heart in 1932. Today the Purple
Heart honors men and women for
wounds suffered in . . . — — Map (db m304574) HM WM
Began April 19, 1775 at Concord and Lexington, MA
Ended with the Treaty of Paris on September 3, 1783
250,000 soldiers served in State Militias or Continental Army during the war (est.)
50,000 soldiers were killed, wounded, or died from . . . — — Map (db m304577) WM
Began April 25, 1898 when Congress declared war against Spain
Ended December 10, 1898 with the Treaty of Paris
Total Service Member - 306,760
Total casualties killed, died, or wounded worldwide - 4,108
[Historical images include] . . . — — Map (db m304732) WM
"Music has done its share, and more than its share, of winning this war"
Union Cavalry General Philip Sheridan
COMMON BOND
There are many written accounts of how music inspired and united the armies during the . . . — — Map (db m304645) HM
[Representative photos of each service listed below]
Navy WAVES
Women's Army Corps (WAC)
Marine Corps Women's Reserve
Women's Airforce Service Pilots (WASP)
Navy Nurse Corps
Army Nurse Corps
Coast Guard Women Reserves (SPARS) . . . — — Map (db m305167) HM
Upon its commissioning on September 27th 1986,
the nuclear powered attack submarine USS
Chicago (SSN-721) and its crew delivered 37 years
of dedicated service in support of various
missions that included anti-submarine warfare,
anti-surface . . . — — Map (db m305770) HM
Began July 28, 1965 when President Johnson ordered increase of U.S. Forces in Vietnam.
Ended January 27, 1973 with signing of peace agreement with North Vietnam
Total Service Members deployed to Southeast Asia - 3,403,000
Total casualties . . . — — Map (db m305764) HM
The War of 1812 - A Forgotten Conflict
Began June 18, 1812 with Declaration of War by Congress
Ended February 17, 1815 when Congress Ratified the Treaty of Ghent
548,000 Regular Army, Militia, Sailors, and Marines were engaged (est.) . . . — — Map (db m304638) WM
U.S. involvement in World War I
Began April 6, 1917 when Congress declared war
Ended with Armistice declared on November 11, 1918
Total U.S. Service Members - 4,734,991
Total casualties killed, died or wounded in battle - 267,116 . . . — — Map (db m304737) HM
U.S. involvement in World War II
Began December 8, 1941 when Congress declared war against Japan and
December 11, 1941 when Congress declared war against Germany
Ended with V.E. Day May 8, 1945 and V.J. Day September 2, 1945
Total . . . — — Map (db m305164) HM
