Montour County World War II Memorial

 
In July of 1949, a 3 day dedication of the Montour County World War II Memorial was held in conjunction with an "All Home Days", at Memorial Park in Danville.

Inside the WWII memorial you can read the 1,600 veterans names on tablets fastened to six pillars, inscribed beneath a copper dome.

The names of 51 honored notables are carved in white marble.  

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PROGRAM FOR THE 1949 EVENT

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MONTOUR COUNTY HONOR ROLL
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The Honor Roll, erected by the County Commissioners, faced the corner of Mill and Market Streets and was painted and lettered in Red White and Blue.

It contained the names of 463 men and women in service to their country during World War II. Each name was mounted on a separate wooden strip, and arranged alphabetically.

Hollywood star Gloria Stuart was present at the lighting and dedication ceremony held on Friday October 23rd 1942.

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PHOTOS IN THE 1951 DANVILLE MORNING NEWS
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The World War I Memorial & Four Day  Welcome Home Celebration

From Burial Grounds To Memorial Park In Danville Pa

Building Memorial Park & The Soldiers & Sailors  Monument

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Lest We Forget
An Index Of Stories & Photos Of Those Who Didn't Make It Home
And A Closer Look At Some Of The Memorials Erected For them.
https://susquehannavalley.blogspot.com/2021/05/memorial-day-in-valley-through-decades.html