12th Ward War II Memorial - Altoona, Pennsylvania
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A four sided stone pyramid with plaques on each side containing the names of 12th Ward residents that served in the Armed Services during World War II.
Waymark Code: WM150CN
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 09/22/2021
Views: 2
Located at Pine Avenue and 28th Street in a small park. This war memorial was erected in 1943 to honor those who served in the armed services of Blair County. Constructed of local sandstone the is a 5 point star embedded in the upper courses of stone of all four sides as well as a keystone shaped stone in the window arch on each of the four sides.On each side there is a plaque with the names of the individuals that served in war effort. The names are in alphabetical order.
The memorial has recently been restored and re-dedicated.
Inscription on each of list of names reads: "Dedicated to the Men and Women of the 12th Ward Who Honorably Served Our Country In World War II"
Property Permission: Public
Access instructions: Curb side parking available at the monument
Location of waymark:
Pine Avenue and 28th Street
Altoona, PA United States
16601
Commemoration: The residents of Altoona's 12 Ward that served in WWII
Date of Dedication: Not listed
Access times: Not listed
Website for Waymark: Not listed
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