Mitchell Paige Monument

Mitchell Paige Monument
This memorial stands in honor of Charleroi native Sgt. Mitchell Paige, USMC, who was awarded the Medal of Honor for his heroic actions during the Battle of Guadalcanal in 1942. It consists of a polished red granite tower in the five-sided pentagram shape, with a concrete base that is also five-sided. All of the graphics were laser-engraved. In 1998, Hasbro released a Sgt. Mitchell Paige GI Joe action figure.

Installation Date:

03 Jul 2021

Organization Responsible for Installation:

American Legion Riders Motorcycle Club, Kurtz Monuments and Citizens of the Greater Charleroi (Pennsylvania) Area

Memorial War Era(s):

  • WWII

Memorial Condition:

Good

Location:

Charleroi Veterans Memorial Park, Chamber Plaza, Next to the Charleroi Chamber of Commerce Building 1 Chamber Plaza, Charleroi, Pennsylvania 15022 40 Degrees 8’ 20” North 79 Degrees 53’ 48” West Charleroi is a borough located in Washington County, Pennsylvania.