Patton Area Veteran's Memorial - Patton, Pennsylvania
N 40° 38.032 W 078° 38.414
17T E 699562 N 4500791
The Patton Area Veterans Memorial is located at First and Beech Avenues in Patton Borough, Cambria County, Pennsylvania
Waymark Code: WMH8Q7
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 06/07/2013
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Patton Area Veteran's Memorial - Patton, Pennsylvania
This memorial was dedicated on Veteran's Day (November 11) 1995 to pay a lasting tribute to all those who served the armed forces that was native to Patton and the surrounding area. The monument, when first constructed, was funded totally by donors and there are two symmetric granite scrolls dedicating those donors who made this project possible.
The memorial is presently ongoing in improvements to the memorial and grounds surrounding it.
Marker Text Reads
Proudly we salute our veterans
and pledge eternal gratitude
that sacrifices in the gallant
preservation of freedom for all
Dedicated November 11, 1995
Type of Memorial: Non-Specific Memorial
In Honor Of: the veterans of the Patton Area
Marker Text:
Proudly we salute our veterans
and pledge eternal gratitude
that sacrifices in the gallant
preservation of freedom for all
Dedicated November 11, 1995
Date of dedication: November 11, 1995
Who Put it Here?: community of Patton
Description of Memorial:
The Patton Area Veteran's Memorial is located just off the parking lot for the Patton Borough Park and has a walkway, lined with bricks (non-engraved) and at the entranceway are two granite scrolls with the listing of donors who made this monument possible and then the dedication plaque, above which is the words "Patton Area Veterans Memorial" and the crests for each branch of the armed forces is in the center, followed by branched to the side s listings of Servicemembers from the Patton area
Wars mentioned (Multi-war only): Not listed
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