
Park dedicated to honoring all from the Johnstown East Hills area in Pennsylvania who lost their lives in the service of their country. It was inspired by two Gold Star mothers, Louise Gavin and Margaret Segrist, who lost their only sons in Vietnam. As per their vision, there is a statue of an American soldier holding a Vietnamese child along with the names of local residents who made that supreme sacrifice from World War I through the present conflicts. Additionally there is a piece of granite that is dedicated to Purple Heart recipients who were killed in action.
Installation Date:
30 May 1974
Organization Responsible for Installation:
East Hills Kiwanis Club
Memorial War Era(s):
- Vietnam
- Persian Gulf
- WWII
- Korea
- WWI
Memorial Condition:
Good
Website:
http://www.buchanscholarship.org
Location:
300 -398 Theatre Drive (Richland Township) Johnstown, PA 15904 40 Degrees 16’ 14” North 78 Degrees 50’ 34” West Richland Township is located in Cambria County, Pennsylvania.