Lansdowne World War Monument Historical

Lansdowne World War Monument Historical (HM1XTH)

Location: Lansdowne, PA 19050 Delaware County
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Country: United States of America
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N 39° 56.708', W 75° 16.285'

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The Lansdowne World War Monument honors those Lansdowne High School students and Lansdowne residents who died while serving in the military during World War I. 1917-1918
This granite Beaux-Arts style monument, designed by Lansdowne resident Clarence Brazer, was constructed in 1921 and restored in 1998 by those who believe the ultimate sacrifice of these people and their families should never be forgotten.
The large shields on the monument are those of the allied forces. The smaller insignias represent the branches of the United States military. The eagles represent the United States and its role in securing peace around the globe.
Lt. Albert Clinton Wunderlich, U.S. Army, the first of these soldiers to die, fell at the Battle of Montfaucon. 1918
Pvt. 1st Class Edward McShane, U.S. Army, survived combat but died of disease while serving in France. 1919
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[Monument inscription]
To the honor
of the men from Lansdowne
who entered the Great World War
1914 - 1918
this monument is dedicated
by their fellow townsmen
in token of sorrow for their loss,
of pride in their valor,
and in the full assurance
that the memory of their heroism
in life and death
will inspire
the
future youth of Lansdowne
with the same
courage and devotion.
Our Honored Dead
Edmund G Cook · Paul de Negre
Graham E Elder · Norman H Leonard
Edward F McShane · Howard B Melody
Joseph A Ryan · Soccorso Tecce
Raymond W Watson · John Weigel Jr
Edwin S Williams · A Clinton Wunderlich
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HM NumberHM1XTH
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Year Placed1921
Placed ByThe Citizens of Lansdowne
Marker ConditionNo reports yet
Date Added Wednesday, April 12th, 2017 at 9:01pm PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)18S E 476813 N 4421702
Decimal Degrees39.94513333, -75.27141667
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 39° 56.708', W 75° 16.285'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds39° 56' 42.48" N, 75° 16' 17.1" W
Driving DirectionsGoogle Maps
Area Code(s)215, 610
Which side of the road?Marker is on the right when traveling South
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 75-99 Clover Ave, Lansdowne PA 19050, US
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