A Tribute to Cambria County Veterans

A project of the Cambria County War Memorial Veterans Committee
Please touch below for short videos and more information.

Marine Michael Strank, Franklin, PA, perished Iwo Jima, WWII

Sgt. Michael Strank of Franklin Borough, Cambria County, led the squad of Marines who raised the U.S. flagover Iwo Jima in WWII. This famous image has come to symbolize the United States Marine Corps. Click  to see clip from Strank documentary.

 

John Lipple, Ashville, PA, served on USS Arizona, Pearl Harbor

John Lipple of Ashville Borough, Cambria County, was aboard the USS Arizona when Pearl Harbor was bombed. John was the first of many Cambria County residents who gave their lives in WWII. Click to preview part of Lipple video.

 

Buzz Wagner, WWII Flying Ace

Lt. Colonel Boyd Wagner of Emeigh and Nanty Glo, Cambria County, joined the US Army Air Corps in 1938 and was sent to the South Pacific. When war broke out, he became famous as the first flying Ace of WWII. Click to see Buzz Wagner video.

Cambria County PA Veterans Memorial Museum at 1st Summit Arena Johnstown PA

Visit our War Memorial Military Museum created through the generosity of veterans and volunteers. It’s just a few steps from where you are now. Click here for a quick preview.

Cambria County, PA War Memorial Military Hall of Fame

Cambria County residents have always stepped forward when their country called. Click to see members of the Cambria County Military Hall of Fame.

Cambria County War Memorial Commemorative Seat Plaques

Have you dedicated a seat in the 1st Summit War Memorial Arena to honor a veteran? Click to see names of those honored and their seat location.

 

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