Purple Heart Memorial
Combat Wounded Veterans
wounded in all our wars.
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 Department of Arkansas.
Topics and series. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Patriots & Patriotism • War, Vietnam • War, World II. In addition, it is included in the Military Order of the Purple Heart series list.
Location. 35° 23.162′ N, 94° 25.55′ W. Marker is in Fort Smith, Arkansas, in Sebastian County. Memorial is on Rogers Avenue east of 6th Street (Arkansas Highway 255), on the right when traveling east. Monument is on the county courthouse grounds. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 35 South 6th Street, Fort Smith AR 72901, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Sebastian County California Gold Seekers (a few steps from this marker); 50 Year Concrete Street Service Award • 1963 (a few steps from this marker); Our Confederate Dead (within shouting distance of this marker);
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Also see . . .
1. National Purple Heart Hall of Honor. (Submitted on January 24, 2016, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. The Purple Heart. (Submitted on January 24, 2016, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
3. A History of the Purple Heart (NPR, 2010). (Submitted on January 24, 2016, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Credits. This page was last revised on January 6, 2021. It was originally submitted on January 24, 2016, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 368 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 24, 2016, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
