Long Wharf in New Haven in New Haven County, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)
Combat Wounded Veterans
Photographed By Michael Herrick, March 21, 2016
1. Combat Wounded Veterans Marker
Combat Wounded Veterans
Military Order of the Purple Heart
1782 1932
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 Dept of Connecticut
Military Order of the Purple Heart
Erected by Dept of Connecticut Military Order of the Purple Heart.
Topics and series. This memorial is listed in this topic list: Military. In addition, it is included in the Military Order of the Purple Heart series list.
Location. 41° 17.216′ N, 72° 55.43′ W. Marker is in New Haven, Connecticut, in New Haven County. It is in Long Wharf. Memorial is on Long Wharf Drive, 0.1 miles east of Sargent Drive, on the right when traveling north. Located in Vietnam Veterans Memorial Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: New Haven CT 06511, 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. New Haven MIA – POW – KIA Memorial (a few steps from this marker); 1st Battalion 102d Infantry Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); New Haven Area Korean War Monument
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Photographed By Michael Herrick, March 21, 2016
2. Combat Wounded Veterans Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 10, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 22, 2016, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 329 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 22, 2016, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.
