A memorial garden dedicated to the memory of local soldier Sgt. 1st Class Earl R. Fillmore Jr. Fillmore was killed in action in Mogadishu, Somalia, on Oct. 3, 1993, during Operation Restore Hope - an incident portrayed in the movie “Black Hawk Down.” He was 28.
He was serving as a combat medic with the U.S. Army's super-secret Delta Force. When he was selected for Delta Force in 1989 at 24, he was the youngest member. He was awarded the Bronze Star for his actions to rescue the downed helicopter crew.
Installation Date:
07 Oct 2023
Organization Responsible for Installation:
Citizens of Derry, Pa.
Memorial War Era(s):
- Other
Memorial Condition:
Good
Location:
Derry Community Park, 617 West 5th Ave., Derry, PA 15627 40 Degrees 19’ 31” North 79 Degrees 18’6" West Derry Borough is a borough located in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.