Historical Marker

Ronald H. Glaze - The Distinguished Service Cross

Helen · White County · Erected 2018

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The Story

A White County native, Glaze earned the Distinguished Service Cross, the Army's second-highest valor award, for heroism in World War II combat in Europe. He is honored with a statue at Helen's Veterans Park.

About this site

Ronald H. Glaze - The Distinguished Service Cross is a historical marker in Helen, White County, erected in 2018. It is one of 39 historical markers documented in White County, among 97 historic sites cataloged across the county on Georgia Roam.

The site sits at 34.6985, -83.7194 near Helen. The nearest cataloged historic site is Gold, Lumber and Tourism in the North GA Hills (historical marker), about 0.5 miles away. Others within a short drive include Hardman Farm State Historic Site, The Hardman Farm Estate, and The Unicoi Turnpike.

This record is drawn from Georgia historical-marker records. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.

📍 34.6985, -83.7194 · Helen, White County
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