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Purple Heart Memorial

Combat Wounded Veterans

 
 
Purple Heart Memorial Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, January 15, 2011
1. Purple Heart Memorial Marker
The Purple Heart is the oldest military decoration still in use today. Created in 1782 by George Washington to recognize "unusual gallantry, extraordinary fidelity and essential service," it was reintroduced in 1932 for members of the Armed Forces who are wounded or killed in action.
Inscription.
Dedicated to all men and women who are recipients of this nation’s oldest military decoration “The Purple Heart”

My stone is red for the blood they shed.
The medal I bear is my country’s way to show they care.
If I could be seen by all mankind maybe peace will come in my lifetime.

Erected by Military Order of the
Purple Heart Chapter #366

( Back of Monument : )
The following have made this memorial possible . . .
Mlitary Order of the Purple Heart Chapter #366
Mayor John Coiro and Totowa Council Members
American Legion Post #227
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #10104
Murph’s Boy’s Charitable Ass’n
C & H Agency, Inc.
Edward’s Totowa Realty
Caravan Products Co., Inc.
Greater Community Bank
Fit – Rite Body Parts, Inc.
Festa Memorial   *   Pitman Corp.
Totowa P.B.A. #80
United Federation System
Spinella Landscaping, Inc.
Apollo Cards & Flag
Det. Lt. Neil Van Ess   Vice Commander N.J. M.O.P.H.
Capt. Ralph Miller
Vincent DeStefano   *   Vincent Fugarazzo

 
Erected by Military Order of the Purple Heart Chapter #366.
 
Topics and series. This historical marker and memorial is listed in this topic list: Patriots & Patriotism
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. In addition, it is included in the Military Order of the Purple Heart series list.
 
Location. 40° 54.291′ N, 74° 12.608′ W. Marker is in Totowa, New Jersey, in Passaic County. Marker is at the intersection of Union Blvd (County Route 646) and Totowa Road (County Route 644), on the right when traveling north on Union Blvd. Marker is located in Veteran's Memorial Park in Totowa. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Totowa NJ 07512, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. American Encampment (a few steps from this marker); 9-11 Memorial (approx. 0.4 miles away); Vietnam Era Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.4 miles away); Hillery Street Bridge over the Passaic River (approx. half a mile away); John P. Holland (approx. 0.6 miles away); Washington Headquarters (approx. 1.4 miles away); The Dey Mansion (approx. 1.4 miles away); Colonel Theunis Dey (approx. 1.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Totowa.
 
More about this memorial. The left portion of the marker contains an image of the Purple Heart decoration, surrounded by the inscription 1782 Military Order of the Purple Heart 1932. It has a caption of "Combat Wounded Veterans".
 
Back of Purple Heart Memorial image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, January 15, 2011
2. Back of Purple Heart Memorial
Purple Heart Memorial image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, January 15, 2011
3. Purple Heart Memorial
Marker in Veterans Memorial Park image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, January 15, 2011
4. Marker in Veterans Memorial Park
Purple Heart Memorial Detail image. Click for more information.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, January 15, 2011
5. Purple Heart Memorial Detail
Military Order of the Purple Heart website entry
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Credits. This page was last revised on December 27, 2021. It was originally submitted on January 20, 2013, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 629 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos:   1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on January 20, 2013, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.

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