New Windsor in Orange County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Purple Heart Memorial
Combat Wounded Veterans
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, June 7, 2008
1. Purple Heart Memorial Marker
Dedicated to the 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 the Military Order of the Purple Heart
We few, we happy few, we band of brothers
For he to-day that sheds his blood with me shall be my brother.
Erected by Military Order of the Purple Heart.
Topics and series. This historical marker and memorial is listed in these topic lists: Heroes • Military • Patriots & Patriotism. In addition, it is included in the Military Order of the Purple Heart series list.
Location. 41° 28.284′ N, 74° 3.586′ W. Marker is in New Windsor, New York, in Orange County. Marker is on Temple Hill Road (New York State Route 300), on the right when traveling north. Marker is located at the New Windsor Cantonment State Historic Site. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: New Windsor NY 12553, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Temple Hill (within shouting distance of this marker); New Windsor Cantonment (within shouting distance of this marker); Revolutionary Hut
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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"
Also see . . . National Purple Heart Hall of Honor. Organization website homepage (Submitted on June 8, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, June 7, 2008
2. Marker at Purple Heart Hall of Honor
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.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, June 7, 2008
3. Detail of Purple Heart Decoration on Marker
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, June 7, 2008
4. The Purple Heart in Flowers
This floral arrangement, located near the Purple Heart Hall of Honor in New Windsor, NY, is made to resemble the military decoration.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 5, 2021. It was originally submitted on June 8, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,114 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 8, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
