Afghanistan-Iraq War Memorial - PA Welcome Center, Great Bend, PA
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N 41° 59.033 W 075° 44.889
18T E 438024 N 4648257
This memorial is by the side of the Welcome Center going south on US route 81.
Waymark Code: WMTFX8
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 11/19/2016
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There is the plaque surrounded by benches. There is a ring of dedicated trees.
plaque:"This memorial is dedicated in memory of the citizen soldiers from Bravo Company First Battalion One Hundred and Ninth Mechanized Infantry while serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom. Their sacrifice is the greatest reflection upon themselves, their families, the Pennsylvania Army National Guard and the United States of America. "They will always be remembered as Heros". "
bench:"In memory of the men from the 1st Battalion 109th mechanized infantry Pennsylvania Army National Guard who sacrificed all in Operation Iraqi Freedom"
There are two more benches, one dedicated to all Pennsylvania men and women in the armed services, the other is dedicated to Police, Fire, security people.
Memorial Placed by:: Not listed
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Visit Instructions:
Logs should include a photo of the memorial, and any thoughts about those who served for whom this monument memorializes.