Greater Olney Community War Memorial - Philadelphia, PA - Non-Specific Veteran Memorials on Waymarking.com

The memorial is near the recreation building. Do not visit at night. Surrounding the very simple memorial is a playground, swings, fountain (right next to it) as well as basketball courts and tennis courts. At the bottom of the park is a Civil War Memorial.

The memorial reads:

This Memorial Erected
In Honor of The
Men and Women
Of The
Greater Olney
Community
Whose Service In
The Armed Forces
Of Our Country
Is Gratefully
Acknowledged
And
In Memory Of
Those Who Made
The
Supreme Sacrifice
July 4, 1955
Sponsored by Greater Olney
Community Council

The memorial can be accessed from East Godfrey Avenue (closest) or from Champlost Street (little further away). Both offer street-side parking. The park is open from dawn to dusk.

Address
100 E. Godfrey Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19120

Type of Memorial: Non-Specific Memorial In Honor Of: Those who made the supreme sacrifice Marker Text: This Memorial Erected In Honor of The Men and Women Of The Community Whose Service In The Armed Forces Of Our Country Is Gratefully Acknowledged And In Memory Of Those Who Made The Supreme Sacrifice July 4, 1955 Sponsored by Greater Olney Community Council Date of dedication: July 4, 1955 Who Put it Here?: Greater Olney Community Council Description of Memorial: Please see long description Wars mentioned (Multi-war only): Not listed

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