John W. Addis Jr. - Vanderbilt, Pennsylvania
N 40° 02.033 W 079° 39.685
17T E 614206 N 4432375
This Memorial is located at the Vanderbilt Borough Building (716 Main Street, State Route 201) in Vanderbilt Borough, Fayette County, Pennsylvania
Waymark Code: WMQBV7
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 01/31/2016
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John W. Addis Jr. - Vanderbilt, Pennsylvania
This memorial honors John W. Addis Jr., a civic leader of the Vanderbilt Community, who erved the Vanderbilt community as a Constable, Police Officer, Truant Officer, Vanderbilt Borough Councilman and Mayor, a position he held for over 30 years.
Mr.Addis served with the United States Army during World War II and received the Purple Heart and Bronze Star medals.
He was a lifetime member of Vanderbilt United Methodist Church and the DL&V Fire Company.
He was Central Committeeman of the Democratic Party and organized and coached Little League Baseball for many years.
Marker Text Reads
In Memory of
John W. Addis Jr.
For His Lifelong Dedication
To His Community and His Country
Vanderbilt Borough Council
May 31, 2004