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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Phoenixville

 
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1 ► Pennsylvania, Chester County, Phoenixville — The 25th Infantry Division — "Tropic Lightning" —
Pearl Harbor · Guadalcanal · New Georgia Luzon · Japan · Korea · Vietnam To honor all those who have served with the division, for their sacrifice and service to our country, from the division's activation Sept. 26, 1941 through . . . — — Map (db m232180) WM
2 ► Pennsylvania, Chester County, Phoenixville — 29th Infantry Division —
To commemorate those thousands of brave men who served the 29th Infantry Division United States Army With this symbol of the Blue of the North and the Gray of the South units that served in the American Revolution 1775-1781, in the . . . — — Map (db m232160) HM WM
3 ► Pennsylvania, Chester County, Phoenixville — 29th Infantry Division —
To commemorate those thousands of brave men who served the 29th Infantry Division United States Army With this symbol of the Blue of the North and the Gray of the South units that served in the American Revolution 1775-1781, in the . . . — — Map (db m232341) HM WM
4 ► Pennsylvania, Chester County, Phoenixville — 29th Infantry Division Memorial Pavilion —
To commemorate those thousands of brave men who served the 29th Infantry Division United States Army With this symbol of the Blue of the North and the Gray of the South units that served in the American Revolution 1775-1781, in the . . . — — Map (db m236219) HM WM
5 ► Pennsylvania, Chester County, Phoenixville — 30th Infantry Division — Old Hickory —
To honor all members of the division for their service and sacrifices to our country in World War I and World War II. Our greatness lies in our loyalty to our liberties. Dedicated April 19, 1980 by the 30th Infantry Division . . . — — Map (db m232164) WM
6 ► Pennsylvania, Chester County, Phoenixville — 42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division —
To honor all of those who served in the 42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division. Aug. 13, 1917 World War I May 17, 1919 Campaigns: Lorraine, Champagne, Aisne-Marne St. Mihiel, Meuse-Argonne. July 14, 1943 World . . . — — Map (db m232178) WM
7 ► Pennsylvania, Chester County, Phoenixville — 63rd Infantry Division — "Blood and Fire" —
To honor all the brave men who served gallantly with the division during World War II. Activated 15 June 1943, as an instrument to accomplish the vow of Winston Churchill and Franklin D. Roosevelt at their Casablanca Conference, to make . . . — — Map (db m232195) WM
8 ► Pennsylvania, Chester County, Phoenixville — 65th Infantry Division — 1943 - 1945 — Right To Be Proud —
3rd U.S. Army World War II Rhineland & Central Europe Campaigns Camp Shelby, Mississippi France, Germany, Austria Please Do Not Forget — — Map (db m232176) WM
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9 ► Pennsylvania, Chester County, Phoenixville — 69th Infantry Division —
To honor all who served with the 69th Infantry Division from May 15, 1943 to September 18, 1945. Dedicated August 25, 1973 — — Map (db m232193) WM
10 ► Pennsylvania, Chester County, Phoenixville, Schuylkill Township — 75th Infantry Division — In Memoriam —
This memorial is dedicated to the cause of freedom and to all who served our country during World War II and the men of the 75th Infantry Division whose loyalty, courage, and sacrifices helped to keep our nation free. To those who did not . . . — — Map (db m233491) HM WM
11 ► Pennsylvania, Chester County, Phoenixville — 87th Infantry Division — "Golden Acorn" —
Born of war, to produce a better peace. Dedicated June 22, 1974 — — Map (db m232177) WM
12 ► Pennsylvania, Chester County, Phoenixville — 102d Infantry Division — The Ozarks —
Activated Camp Maxey, Texas September 15, 1942 Initial combat October, 1944 in Holland-Germany area Spear headed Ninth Army, Roer River Crossing Continuous combat with the enemy until V-E Day at the Elbe River This memorial dedicated . . . — — Map (db m232175) WM
13 ► Pennsylvania, Chester County, Phoenixville — 1871 Phoenix Column Bridge —
This Phoenix Column bridge was constructed in 1871 as a link between the Phoenix Iron Company buildings. It was also used as a "sample bridge” so that officials from various places visiting the Phoenix Bridge Company could see what their own . . . — — Map (db m230963) HM
14 ► Pennsylvania, Chester County, Phoenixville — Air Medal —
For heroism or meritorious achievement while participating in aerial flight. Established by Executive Order on May, 11, 1942, during the Presidency of Franklin Delano Roosevelt. — — Map (db m232256) HM WM
15 ► Pennsylvania, Chester County, Phoenixville — Alabama Medal of Honor Recipients —
SSGT Paul L. Bolden, USA • 1LT Cecil H. Bolton, USA MAJ Charles W. Davis, USA • SSGT Henry E. Erwin, USA SGT Rodney J. Evans, USA • Sgt Ross F. Gray, USMC LT Richmond P. Hobson, USN • SN Edward J. Houghton, USN 1LT Robert L. Howard, USA • . . . — — Map (db m235319) WM
16 ► Pennsylvania, Chester County, Phoenixville — Alaska Medal of Honor Recipients —
[To date, the only Alaskan to receive the Medal of Honor is Colonel Archie Van Winkle, but there is no marker for him] The Alaska Area of The Medal of Honor Grove Dedicated 6 April 1974 The area and perpetual care provided by Colonel . . . — — Map (db m233563) WM
17 ► Pennsylvania, Chester County, Phoenixville — Alexander R. Nininger, Jr. —
In honor of Alexander R. Nininger, Jr. 2nd Lieutenant, U.S. Army Medal of Honor Recipient Member of Key Club International — — Map (db m232284) WM
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18 ► Pennsylvania, Chester County, Phoenixville — American Legion Post 482 War Memorial —
This tree is dedicated as a memorial to our comrades Phoenixville Post 482 American Legion Walter Caffrey • Alfred I. Campbell William E. Carr • Joseph C. Chrisman Ralph H. Cowell • William Cox Louis H. Ennis • George W. Erb . . . — — Map (db m25119) WM
19 ► Pennsylvania, Chester County, Phoenixville — Ancient Order of Hibernians Monument —
Sister Maria Veronica Keane, IHM, the Medal of Honor archivist at Freedoms Foundation for 17 years, learned that more than 150 men who received the Medal were not citizens and could not be attributed to any state in the Grove. Because many were . . . — — Map (db m232344) HM WM
20 ► Pennsylvania, Chester County, Phoenixville — Arizona Medal of Honor Recipients —
In tribute to our state[']s highest decorated war heroes[,] the holders of the Congressional Medal of Honor SGT Achesay, Indian Scouts, USA · SSGT Nicky D. Bacon, USA Blanquet, Indian Scouts, USA · Chiquito, Indian Scouts, USA Maj . . . — — Map (db m233514) WM
21 ► Pennsylvania, Chester County, Phoenixville — Arkansas Medal of Honor Recipients —
Capt Maurice L. Britt, USA • 1Lt Lloyd L. Burke, USA Sgt Gilbert G. Collier, USA • Sgt William Ellis, USA Pvt Pompey Factor, USA • SN William J. Frank, USN Cpl Charles L. Gilliland, USA • Lt Nathan G. Gordon, USN SSgt James R. Hendrix, . . . — — Map (db m235285) WM
22 ► Pennsylvania, Chester County, Phoenixville — Army ★ Navy ★ Air Force ★ Coast Guard Commendation Medal —
For heroism or meritorious achievement or service Established by military regulation on January 11, 1944, during the Presidency of Franklin Delano Roosevelt. — — Map (db m232263) HM WM
23 ► Pennsylvania, Montgomery County, Phoenixville, Upper Merion Township — Artillery Park —
Some redoubts and earthworks went unarmed. Most cannons at Valley Forge were kept in the Artillery Park near the center of the encampment. From here guns could be rushed to the point of attack. The Artillery Park gave the Americans a flexible . . . — — Map (db m5674) HM
24 ► Pennsylvania, Chester County, Phoenixville — Bronze Star Medal —
For heroism or meritorious achievement or service, not involving participation in aerial flight, while engaged in an action against an enemy of the United States. Established by Executive Order on February 4, 1944, during the . . . — — Map (db m232243) HM WM
25 ► Pennsylvania, Montgomery County, Phoenixville, Upper Merion Township — The Camp’s Road System —
Adapting to the terrain, the arriving army used peaceful farm roads as lines of communication within the sprawling encampment. Livestock, commissary wagons, and troops dragging firewood quickly turned roads into rivers of mud. After Sullivan’s . . . — — Map (db m28966) HM
26 ► Pennsylvania, Chester County, Phoenixville — Chaplains Memorial —
This memorial was dedicated in 1979 by the Knights of Columbus of the 1st Pennsylvania District of the Calvert Province to honor four Catholic chaplains who had received the Medal of Honor. Since then, one Catholic and four Protestant chaplains . . . — — Map (db m232423) HM
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27 ► Pennsylvania, Chester County, Phoenixville — Chaplains Memorial — Medal of Honor Grove — Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge —
In past wars, chaplains have been known for their heroism in battles at sea and in the field. Many suffered wounds, some were killed in action, some died as enemy captives. And like members of their flocks, some chaplains have been awarded . . . — — Map (db m232439) HM WM
28 ► Pennsylvania, Chester County, Phoenixville — Colorado Medal of Honor Recipients —
CAPT Marcellus H. Chiles, USA • PVT William J. Crawford, USA CAPT Drew D. Dix, USA • PVT Elmer E. Fryar, USA PFC Jesse N. Funk, USA • LTC William R. Grove, USA PFC Floyd K. Lindstrom, USA • PVT Joe P. Martinez, USA T5G Robert D. Maxwell, . . . — — Map (db m234888) WM
29 ► Pennsylvania, Chester County, Phoenixville — Combat Readiness Medal —
For sustained professional performing as a combat ready aircrew member. Established by military regulation on March 9, 1964, during the Presidency of Lyndon Baines Johnson. — — Map (db m232265) HM WM
30 ► Pennsylvania, Montgomery County, Phoenixville, Upper Providence Township — A Community Gathers to Worship… — Historic Port Providence —
Historic Port Providence More than 150 years ago, Port Providence was a bustling canal village. Although the canal boats have long since stopped, the village today stretches out along the canal with many familiar buildings. The Schuylkill . . . — — Map (db m160465) HM
31 ► Pennsylvania, Chester County, Phoenixville — Connecticut Medal of Honor Recipients —
1LT John B. Babcock, USA • SGT William J. Babcock, USA PVT Elijah W. Bacon, USA • 1LT George W. Baird, USA Capt Harvey C. Barnum, USMC • PVT Wallace A. Beckwith, USA 1LT William S. Beebe, USA • CPL Elijah A. Briggs, USA CPL F. Clarence . . . — — Map (db m236842) WM
32 ► Pennsylvania, Chester County, Phoenixville — Daniel Ken Inouye — United States Army —
Daniel Inouye was the first Japanese American to serve in Congress, the first U.S. representative for the State of Hawaii and, as President pro tempore of the U.S. Senate from 2010 to 2012, he was third in the line of succession to the . . . — — Map (db m232553) HM WM
33 ► Pennsylvania, Chester County, Phoenixville — Delaware Medal of Honor Recipients —
Alexander Hand - QM USN - Civil War 1862 Charles B. Tanner - 2nd LT INF USA - Civil War 1862 James Parke Postles - CPT INF USA - Civil War 1863 John B. Maberry - PVT INF USA - Civil War 1863 Bernard McCarren - CPL INF USA - Civil War 1863 . . . — — Map (db m240256) WM
34 ► Pennsylvania, Chester County, Phoenixville — Distinguished Flying Cross —
For heroism or extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight. Established by the Congress on July 2, 1926, during the Presidency of Calvin Coolidge. — — Map (db m232247) HM WM
35 ► Pennsylvania, Chester County, Phoenixville — Distinguished Service Cross (Army) ★ Navy Cross ★ Air Force Cross —
For extraordinary heroism while engaged in an action against an enemy of the United States. Established by the Congress on July 9, 1918, during the Presidency of Woodrow Wilson. — — Map (db m232262) HM WM
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36 ► Pennsylvania, Chester County, Phoenixville — Distinguished Service Medal —
For exceptionally meritorious service to the United States in a duty of great responsibility. Established by the Congress on July 9, 1918, during the Presidency of Woodrow Wilson. — — Map (db m232244) HM WM
37 ► Pennsylvania, Chester County, Phoenixville — District of Columbia Medal of Honor Recipients —
PFC Will C. Barnes, USA • PVT Dennis Bell, USA • BGEN Daniel Butterfield, USA CAPT Bernard A. Byrne, USA • MAJ Charles E. Capehart, USA • 1LT Benjamin H. Cheever, USA SURG James R. Church, USA • SGT Benjamin F. McAlwee, USA • 1LT Robert M. . . . — — Map (db m237006) WM
38 ► Pennsylvania, Chester County, Phoenixville — The Doty Road Bridge —
The Doty Road Phoenix Column Bridge was manufactured by the Phoenix Bridge Company in 1891. Originally located twenty miles northwest of New York City, the bridge carried vehicles over the Ramapo River, near Oakland, New Jersey, for over a century. . . . — — Map (db m292716) HM
39 ► Pennsylvania, Chester County, Phoenixville — The Dwight David Eisenhower Garden —
With love and appreciation for a Great President, General of the Army, Man of letters, Beloved Friend who planned and worked for over two decades for the goals of Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge Co-Founding Trustee - . . . — — Map (db m232239) HM WM
40 ► Pennsylvania, Chester County, Phoenixville — First Armored Division — (Old Ironsides) —
. . . — — Map (db m232171) HM
41 ► Pennsylvania, Chester County, Phoenixville — Florida Medal of Honor Recipients —
PFC Emory L. Bennett, USA • SP4 Nicholas J. Cutinha, USA LCDR William M. Corry, Jr., USN • 2Lt Robert E. Femoyer, USAF CAPT Robert H. Foley, US[A] • PFC Robert H. Jenkins, USMC LT Clyde E. Lassen, USN • 1Lt Baldomero Lopez, USMC CDR . . . — — Map (db m235314) WM
42 ► Pennsylvania, Chester County, Phoenixville — Foundry Building —
The Foundry Building was constructed in 1882 using the dark red sandstone quarried locally from the north side of the French Creek. It was designed by Amory Coffin, who was the Chief Engineer at the Phoenix Iron Company at that time. Inside the . . . — — Map (db m193686) HM
43 ► Pennsylvania, Chester County, Phoenixville — The Freedom Tree —
In honor of the brave men killed, wounded, missing and captured, and all who served in the cause of freedom in Southeast Asia. Presented to the Freedoms Foundation by the National League of Families of Prisoners of War and . . . — — Map (db m232197) WM
44 ► Pennsylvania, Chester County, Phoenixville — Freedoms Foundation —
Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge was formed in 1949 by Dwight Eisenhower and others "to create and build and [sic] understanding of the spirit and philosophy of the U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights." The Foundation fulfills this mission . . . — — Map (db m232567) HM
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45 ► Pennsylvania, Chester County, Phoenixville — Friends of the Medal of Honor Grove —
The nonprofit Friends of the Grove, a group of community volunteers, was formed in 2011 to ensure that maintenance and enhancement of the Grove. Thanks to the Friends' leadership and fund-raising efforts: · Pathways have been repaved and . . . — — Map (db m232542) HM
46 ► Pennsylvania, Chester County, Phoenixville — The Friends of the Medal of Honor Grove —
In 2010, the Grove was found to be overgrown and unsafe for public access. A local elected official organized a community cleanup and over 1000 volunteers answered his call. On a 3-day weekend, these concerned citizens (including school . . . — — Map (db m232654) HM
47 ► Pennsylvania, Chester County, Phoenixville — George Washington in Prayer —
Presented to Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge by members of the Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of Pennsylvania September 9, 1967 ———————————————— Rededicated to the Rights and Responsibilities of Citizens in a . . . — — Map (db m232152) HM WM
48 ► Pennsylvania, Chester County, Phoenixville, Schuylkill Township — George Washington’s Coffee Bean Tree —
This Coffee Bean Tree a Scion of a Tree planted at Mount Vernon by George Washington A Tree which he raised from Seed Brought Back by Him from the Ohio Valley in 1784 Replanted Here – 1954 — — Map (db m51756) HM
49 ► Pennsylvania, Chester County, Phoenixville — Georgia Medal of Honor Recipients —
CAPT Bobbie E. Brown, USA • 1LT Mason Carter, USA 1LT Ernest A. Garlington, USA • LCol Joe M. Jackson, USAF SP4 Donald R. Johnston, USA • 1LT Daniel W. Lee, USA SGT Matthew Leonard, USA • SGT Finnis D. McCleery, USA SGT Ray McKibben, USA . . . — — Map (db m235311) WM
50 ► Pennsylvania, Chester County, Phoenixville, East Pikeland Township — Graceanna Lewis — (1821-1912) —
An early female scientist considered one of the best educated female naturalists of her day, Lewis dedicated her life to the study of botany and zoology. She exhibited her Chart of the Animal Kingdom at the Centennial Exposition in 1876, and won . . . — — Map (db m84957) HM
51 ► Pennsylvania, Chester County, Phoenixville — The Griffen Cannon and Memorial —
The Griffen Cannon One of 1400 guns made at Phoenix Iron Company Shops between 1860 and 1865. Invented by John Griffen These 3 inch wrought iron rifled field pieces served the Union forces with great merit during the Civil War. . . . — — Map (db m23716) HM
52 ► Pennsylvania, Chester County, Phoenixville — Hawaii Medal of Honor Recipients —
CPL Terry T. Kawamura, USA · SGT Loroy A. Medonca, USA PFC Herbert K. Pililaau, USA · SGT Elmelindo R. Smith, USA SGT Rodney J.T. Yano, USA · PFC Anthony T. Kaho'ohanohano, USA PVT Barney F. Hajiro, USA · PVT Shizuya Hayashi, USA PVT . . . — — Map (db m233546) WM
53 ► Pennsylvania, Chester County, Phoenixville — Herschel Woodrow "Woody" Williams — United States Marine Corps Reserve —
Hershel Woodrow "Woody" Williams trained as a demolition sergeant, which meant he knew how to use flamethrowers and detonate explosives. He served in the Pacific Theater during WWII and would see combat on the islands of Guam and Iwo Jima. . . . — — Map (db m275184) HM WM
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54 ► Pennsylvania, Chester County, Phoenixville, Schuylkill Township — Honor Court to Brigadier General Lachlan McIntosh — Protector of General George Washington —
Honor Court to Brigadier General Lachlan McIntosh A General charged with the Safety of George Washington, the Commander in Chief of the Continental Army at Valley Forge 1777-78 A Native of Georgia in Command of the “Life . . . — — Map (db m51742) HM
55 ► Pennsylvania, Chester County, Phoenixville, Schuylkill Township — Horse-Shoe Trail —
Start of the Horse-Shoe Trail in Penna. Valley Forge to Appalachian Trail on Stony Mt. 121 miles – through Chester, Berks, Lancaster, Lebanon, Dauphin counties. This marker erected 1972 by the Horse-Shoe Trail Club, Inc.   1935 in memory . . . — — Map (db m45264) HM
56 ► Pennsylvania, Chester County, Phoenixville — Idaho Medal of Honor Recipients —
SGT David B. Bleak, USA · PFC Leonard C Brostrom USA Maj Bernard F, Fisher, USAF · PVT Thomas C. Neibaur USA CPL Dan D. Schoonover, USA · PVT Junior Van Noy, USA SGT James E. Johnson USMC · LTC Reginald R. Myers USMC 1Lt Frank S. Reasoner . . . — — Map (db m233567) WM
57 ► Pennsylvania, Chester County, Phoenixville — Illinois Medal of Honor Recipients —
CPL Abner P. Allen, USA · CPL Jake Allex, USA · 1LT Johannes S. Anderson, USA 1LT James W. Archer, USA · QG Charles Asten, USN · PVT John G. K. Ayers, USA Maj Kenneth D. Bailey, USMC · SGT John F. Baker, Jr., USA PVT Neil Bancroft, USA · 1LT . . . — — Map (db m240343) WM
58 ► Pennsylvania, Chester County, Phoenixville — Immigrant Medal of Honor Recipients —
This monument honors those recipients of the Medal of Honor not accredited by Department of Defense to a specific state. May it serve as a reminder to future generations of Americans of the extraordinary heroism of their forefathers—valiant . . . — — Map (db m232380) HM WM
59 ► Pennsylvania, Chester County, Phoenixville — Indiana Medal of Honor Recipients —
CAPT Marion T. Anderson, USA • PVT Clinton L. Armstrong, USA • PFC Melvin E. Biddle, USA • PVT Thomas A. Bladsdel, USA • CAPT Thomas J. Box, USA • SSGT Hershel F. Briles USA • PVT Lorenzo D. Brown, USA • PVT Louis J. Bruner, USA • SGT Abram J. . . . — — Map (db m253625) WM
60 ► Pennsylvania, Montgomery County, Phoenixville, Upper Merion Township — Innerline Defense —
The low mound in front of you is part of the original earthworks of the fortified encampment of Valley Forge. They extended about one mile from Mount Joy on the south to the Schuylkill River to the north. — — Map (db m132343) HM
61 ► Pennsylvania, Chester County, Phoenixville — Iowa Medal of Honor Recipients —
Civil War SGT Norman F. Bates, USA • PVT Edward J. Bebb. USA • SGT Horatio L. Birdsall, USA PVT Nicholas Boquet, USA • SGT Edgar A. Bras, USA • PVT Richard H. Cosgriff, USA PVT James Dunlavy, USA • SGT James M. Elson. USA • PVT Nicholas . . . — — Map (db m234945) WM
62 ► Pennsylvania, Chester County, Phoenixville — Irish-born Medal of Honor Recipients — Ireland — "Riamh nαr dhruid σ spairn lann" ("Who never shirked from the clash of arms") —
America's Medal of Honor Recipients include 254 Irish-born men. Of these, 65 cannot be formally accredited to one of the States of our Nation due to insufficient personal and historical data. This marker and adjacent tree, which serves as a . . . — — Map (db m232379) HM WM
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63 ► Pennsylvania, Chester County, Phoenixville — Jacob Parrott — United States Army —
Jacob Parrott, a cabinet maker from Fairfield County, Ohio was a Union soldier with 33rd Ohio Infantry. The April 1862 mission, led by civilian spy James Andrews, was designed to cut off Confederate supply lines by destroying rail tracks . . . — — Map (db m232590) HM WM
64 ► Pennsylvania, Chester County, Phoenixville — The James E. Staudinger Coast Guard League Memorial Fountain —
. . . — — Map (db m232173) WM
65 ► Pennsylvania, Chester County, Phoenixville — James Everette Livingston — United States Marine Corps — Reported permanently removed
[Primary photo caption reads] Maj. General James E. Livingston speaking at a Friends of the Medal of Honor Grove event, 2011. Major General James E. Livingston received the Medal of Honor for his role as an infantry company . . . — — Map (db m232586) HM WM
66 ► Pennsylvania, Chester County, Phoenixville — Joint Service Commendation Medal —
. . . — — Map (db m232241) HM WM
67 ► Pennsylvania, Chester County, Phoenixville, Schuylkill Township — Joseph H. DeCastro — United States Army, Union Army — Reported permanently removed
Corporal Joseph H. De Castro, the son of a Spanish father and American mother, was the first Hispanic-American to be awarded the United States' highest military decoration for valor in combat-the Medal of Honor. In July 1861 Joseph H. De . . . — — Map (db m232545) HM WM
68 ► Pennsylvania, Chester County, Phoenixville — Kansas Medal of Honor Recipients —
MSGT Stanley T. Adams, USA • 2LT Erwin R. Bleckley, USA PFC Richard E. Cowan, USA • Cpl Jack A. Davenport, USMC SSGT Walter D. Ehlers, USA • 1LT Arthur M. Ferguson, USA ENS Paul F. Foster, USN • COL Frederick Funston, USA SGT Joseph . . . — — Map (db m234921) WM
69 ► Pennsylvania, Chester County, Phoenixville — Kennedy Memorial Gazebo — Honoring Those Killed In Military Training Exercises —
This Gazebo is presented to the Medal of Honor Grove by the family of Marine Corps Capt. Brian T. Kennedy, of Malvern, Pennsylvania, to honor him and the 11 other Marines killed in a night flying training exercise on January 14, 2016, off the . . . — — Map (db m236214) WM
70 ► Pennsylvania, Chester County, Phoenixville — Kentucky Medal of Honor Recipients —
COL Franklin Bell, USA • CAPT William P. Black, USA PVT John H. Callahan, USA • CPL John W. Collier, USA TSGT Morris E. Crain, USA • 2LT Thomas Cruse, USA SGT John S. Darrough, USA • 1SGT William L. Day, USA 1LT Carl H. Dodd, USA • 1LT . . . — — Map (db m236993) WM
71 ► Pennsylvania, Chester County, Phoenixville, Tredyffrin Township — Knox’s Quarters — John Brown Farm —
Brigadier General Henry Knox, Washington’s 27 year old artillery chief, used as his quarters the small stone section of this house. Located upstream on Valley Creek from Washington’s Headquarters, this was the farm home of John Brown and his family. . . . — — Map (db m28876) HM
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72 ► Pennsylvania, Chester County, Phoenixville — Legion of Merit Medal —
. . . — — Map (db m232246) HM WM
73 ► Pennsylvania, Chester County, Phoenixville — A Living Memorial — Friends of the Medal of Honor Grove Environmental Management Initiative —
The original intent of President Eisenhower, E.F Hutton and Doctor Kenneth Wells, was to create a living memorial within the woodlands to honor our nation's heroes and create a tranquil environment to reflect on the sacrifices of so many . . . — — Map (db m233536) HM
74 ► Pennsylvania, Chester County, Phoenixville — Louisiana Medal of Honor Recipients —
PVT Charles W. Anderson, USA • SGT John F. Baker, Jr., USA CPL Jean J. Beaufort, USA • Capt Steven L. Bennett, USAF PFC Raymond M. Clausen, USMC • 1Lt Jefferson J. Deblanc, USMC 1LT Douglas B. Fournet, USA • CDR Howard W. Gilmore, USN . . . — — Map (db m234950) WM
75 ► Pennsylvania, Chester County, Phoenixville — Maine Medal of Honor Recipients —
U.S. ARMY — AIR FORCE 1ST LT Adelbert Ames • SGT James E Baily • PVT Thomas Belcher SGT Alonzo Bowman • SGT Brian L. Buker • COL Joshua L. Chamberlain PVT John F. Chase • LT Charles A. Clark • SGT Clarence M. Condon 2ND LT Edward C. . . . — — Map (db m236284) WM
76 ► Pennsylvania, Chester County, Phoenixville — Maryland Medal of Honor Recipients —
John Andrews • John Brown • William H. Brown • John E. Buffington • Abel G. Cadwallader William M. Carr • Joseph F. Carter • John P. Chatham • Powhatan H. Clarke • Thomas Connor Henry G. Costin • John Crist • Frederick Deetline • Bartholomew . . . — — Map (db m251990) WM
77 ► Pennsylvania, Chester County, Phoenixville — Massachusetts Medal of Honor Recipients —
2LT John G. B. Adams, USA • Sgt John Mapes Adams, USMC Cpl Harry Chapman Adriance, USMC • CPL Nathaniel H. Allen, USA PVT Frederick C. Anderson, USA • YN Thomas E. Atkinson, USN BM James Barnum, USN • SN Philip Bazaar, USN • 1LT Raymond O. . . . — — Map (db m251975) WM
78 ► Pennsylvania, Chester County, Phoenixville — Master Stone Mason Nick Morollo —
This building of Valley Forge stone reflects the genius of Mr. Nick Morollo, a gifted artist and master stone mason. In addition to this building, constructed as the entrance to the Medal of Honor Grove, Mr. Morollo's artistry and craftsmanship . . . — — Map (db m232328) HM
79 ► Pennsylvania, Chester County, Phoenixville — Medal of Honor —
For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of life above and beyond the call of duty while engaged in an action against an enemy of the United States. Presented in the name of the Congress by the President of the United . . . — — Map (db m232240) HM WM
80 ► Pennsylvania, Chester County, Phoenixville — The Medal of Honor —
THE MEDAL OF HONOR IS THE HIGHEST AWARD FOR VALOR IN ACTION AGAINST AN ENEMY FORCE WHICH CAN BE BESTOWED UPON AN INDIVIDUAL SERVING IN THE ARMED SERVICES OF THE UNITED STATES. It is usually presented by the President of the United States . . . — — Map (db m233517) HM WM
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81 ► Pennsylvania, Chester County, Phoenixville — The Medal of Honor and Medal of Honor Grove — Reported permanently removed
The Medal of Honor is the highest military decoration a U.S. military member can receive. It was authorized by an Act of Congress in 1861 for the Navy and 1862 for the Army. The Medal is earned, not "won", by actions far beyond what is . . . — — Map (db m232478) HM WM
82 ► Pennsylvania, Chester County, Phoenixville — The Medal of Honor Grove —
THE HALLOWED GROUND OF THE MEDAL OF HONOR GROVE IS THE OLDEST LIVING MEMORIAL DEDICATED TO THE SERVICE AND SACRIFICE OF THE RECIPIENTS OF THE MEDAL OF HONOR. Within today's 42-acre Grove is a dedicated area of land for each of the . . . — — Map (db m232443) HM WM
83 ► Pennsylvania, Chester County, Phoenixville — Medal of Honor Grove Entrance Pavilion —
Presented by The American Legion Auxiliary Department of New York Mrs. John Mazzie, President, 1969 Dedicated to the cause of freedom and to the men and women whose loyalty, courage and sacrifices created, and will forever keep . . . — — Map (db m232327) WM
84 ► Pennsylvania, Chester County, Phoenixville — Medal of Honor Grove Map Dedication —
[Medal of Honor Grove Map dedication reads] In memory of the [29th] division's Medal of Honor Men. Their valor as soldiers and their conduct as men was an inspiration to their comrades and an honor to their country Henry G. . . . — — Map (db m232331) WM
85 ► Pennsylvania, Chester County, Phoenixville — Memorial Carillon —
AMVETS National Service Foundation rededicated this Memorial Carillon as a living memorial to America's veterans who served their country honorably for the cause of freedom Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge November 3, 2012 . . . — — Map (db m232165) WM
86 ► Pennsylvania, Chester County, Phoenixville — Memorial Peace Garden —
Established April 2002, in memory of Nancy Jane Gruici April 4, 1957 — March 25, 2002 by family members & friends Dedicated to "Peace" — — Map (db m232258)
87 ► Pennsylvania, Chester County, Phoenixville — Michael Joseph Crescenz — United States Army — Reported permanently removed
Michael J. Crescenz enlisted in the U.S. Army in February 1968 and shipped out to Vietnam in September 1968. Barely two months later, on November 20, 1968, his unit, the 4th Battalion, 31st Infantry, was sent into battle against deeply . . . — — Map (db m232522) HM WM
88 ► Pennsylvania, Chester County, Phoenixville — Michigan Medal of Honor Recipients —
CIVIL WAR Frederick Alber · Army · Germany Frank Dwight Baldwin · Army · Manchester, MI Frederick A. Ballen · Army · Germany Charles L. Barrell · Army · Conquest, NY Joseph E. Brandle · Army · Seneca Co. OH James Isaac Christianey . . . — — Map (db m236267) WM
89 ► Pennsylvania, Chester County, Phoenixville — Minnesota Medal of Honor Recipients —
1LT George E. Albee, USA • 1LT Willibald C. Bianchi, USA PVT Oscar Burkard, USA • PFC Mike Colalillo, USA SGT Louis Cukela, USMC (2 Awards) • PFC Lloyd C. Hawks, USA CAPT Eli L. Huggins, USA • PVT John Johnson, USA CAPT Charles A. . . . — — Map (db m235808) WM
90 ► Pennsylvania, Chester County, Phoenixville — Mississippi Medal of Honor Recipients —
2LT Van T. Barfoot, USA • Landsman Wilson Brown, USN 1LT Henry A. Commiskey, USMC • PFC James H. Diamond, USA LTJG Donald Arthur, USN • 1LT John W. Heard, USA PVT Robert T. Henry, USA • PFC Mack A. Jordon, USA MSGT Hubert L. Lee, USA • . . . — — Map (db m234951) WM
91 ► Pennsylvania, Chester County, Phoenixville — Missouri Medal of Honor Recipients —
HM1 John Henry Balch, USN · HM2 Donald Everett Ballard, USN PFC Charles D. Barger, USA · PFC John L. Barkley, USA PVT Charles Bieger, USA · PFC Herbert H. Burr, USA Corp William Robert Button, USMC · PVT Joseph A. Cable, USA LCDR Robert . . . — — Map (db m234942) WM
92 ► Pennsylvania, Chester County, Phoenixville — Montana Medal of Honor Recipients —
CAPT William W. Galt, USA · PFC Henry Schauer, USA CAPT John E. Moran, USA · CPL Cornelius Smith, USA T4G Laverne Parrish,USA · PFC Donald Jack Ruhl, USMC PFC Leo J. Powers, USA · SSG Travis W. Atkins, USA — — Map (db m233599) WM
93 ► Pennsylvania, Chester County, Phoenixville — Navy ★★★ Coast Guard Achievement Medal —
. . . — — Map (db m232264) HM WM
94 ► Pennsylvania, Chester County, Phoenixville — Nebraska Medal of Honor Recipients —
LTC Harold W. Bauer, USA • USMC PVT Robert D. Booker, USA SGT Co-Rux-Te-Chod-Ish (MadBear) USA • Fireman 1st John W. Ehle, USN PFC James W. Fous, USA • PFC Edward Gomez, USMC SP5 Charles C. Hagemeister, USA • PVT Dale M. Hansen, USMC . . . — — Map (db m234890) WM
95 ► Pennsylvania, Chester County, Phoenixville — Nevada Medal of Honor Recipients —
CDR Bruce Avery Van Vooris, U.S. Navy — — Map (db m233597) WM
96 ► Pennsylvania, Chester County, Phoenixville — New Hampshire Medal of Honor Recipients —
SGT Nathaniel C. Barker, USA • LTC Richard N. Batchelder, USA PVT John W. Boutwell, USA • PVT Carlton N. Camp, USA CAPT Clinton A. Cilley, USA • 2LT Charles D. Copp, USA LTC John Coughlin, USA • SGT Samuel H. Craig, USA PFC George Dilboy, . . . — — Map (db m236223) WM
97 ► Pennsylvania, Chester County, Phoenixville — New Jersey Medal of Honor Recipients —
PVT Frank J. Bart, USA • Sgt John Basilone, USMC • SGT John P. Beech, USA F1C Frederick Behne, USN • HC3 Edward C. Benfold, USN PFC George Benjamin, Jr., USA • SN Robert Blume, USN • 1SGT Sanford Bradbury, USA LT William Brant, USA • SN . . . — — Map (db m253617) WM
98 ► Pennsylvania, Chester County, Phoenixville — New Mexico Dedication —
U.S. ARMY CPL. HIROSHI H. MIYAMURA WAS A SQUAD LEADER POSITIONED ALONG THE IMJIN RIVER IN NORTH KOREA WHEN, ON APRIL 24, 1951, HIS UNIT CAME UNDER ATTACK. HE ENGAGED THE ENEMY BY BAYONET AND MACHINE GUN, COMFORTED AND EVACUATED THE WOUNDED, AND . . . — — Map (db m233528) HM WM
99 ► Pennsylvania, Chester County, Phoenixville — New Mexico Medal of Honor Recipients —
SPC4 Daniel Fernandez, USA · 1LT Robert McDonald, USA SSGT Franklin D.Miller, USA · CPL Hiroshi H. Miyamura, USA PFC Alejandro Renteria Ruiz, USA · CAPT Robert S.Scott, USA 1Lt Alexander Bonnyman Jr., USMCR · SSG Leroy A. Petry, USA . . . — — Map (db m233531) WM
100 ► Pennsylvania, Chester County, Phoenixville — New York Medal of Honor Recipients —
Army - Air Force PVT James Allen, USA • SGT William Allen, USA • PVT Bruce Anderson, USA • SGT Lester Archer, USA • SGT Eugene Ashley, Jr., USA • SGT William G. Austin, USA • LT William Avery, USA • Mus John Baker, USA • SGT . . . — — Map (db m252631) WM

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