Myrtle Beach in Horry County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

Grand Strand Chapter and Unit 354

Photographed by Michael Herrick, March 19, 2017

1. Grand Strand Chapter and Unit 354 Marker

Inscription.
On August 7, 1782, the Badge of Military Merit was first announced to the Continental Army at the Headquarters in Newburgh, NY. Designed by Washington in the form of a purple heart, it was intended as a military order for soldiers who displayed unusual gallantry in battle or extraordinary fidelity and essential service. After the Revolutionary War. the Badge of Military Merit fell into disuse although it was never officially abolished.

In 1932, the United States War Departme authorized the new Purple Heart Medal for soldiers Whnhed previously received either a Wound Chevron or the Army Wound Medal. At that time, it was also determined that the Purple Heart Medal would be considered the official “successor decoration” to the Badge of Military Merit.

From the Evening Sentinel
Thursday, September 22, 1932
Purple Heart Associatian of United States Formed
First Chapter Organized Last Night at Gathering of Veterans
at State Armory in Ansonia, Connecticut The Purple Heart Association of the United States was formally organized last night at a meeting held at the state armory. Election of officers took place,

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Frank J. Cushner of Ansonia being chosen Commander; Stephen M. Honas of Shelton Vice Commander; Edward J. Oufty of Shelton secretary; Patrick F. Reidy of Ansonia, treasurer, and William J. Burke, Derby, sergeant at arms.

Pvt. Frank J. Cushner WWI, USMC, is credited as the founding father of the Military Order Purple Heart Organization

Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: Military.

Location. 33° 39.671′ N, 78° 55.721′ W. Memorial is in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, in Horry County. It is at the intersection of Farrow Parkway and South Kings Highway, on the right when traveling north on Farrow Parkway. Located in the Warbird Park next to Myrtle Beach International Airport. Touch for map. Memorial is in this post office area: Myrtle Beach SC 29577, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this memorial is on South Carolina’s Grand Strand

and in the Pee Dee.

It is also in the American South

and specifically in the Deep South.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and

Photographed by Michael Herrick, March 19, 2017

2. Grand Strand Chapter and Unit 354 Marker

the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the original Thirteen Colonies,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Combat Wounded Veterans (here, next to this marker); Colonel Joseph S. Barton (here, next to this marker); 354th Wing Inactivation (a few steps from this marker); Archaeological and Historical Data (a few steps from this marker); Wall of Service (a few steps from this marker); 354th Fighter Group History (within shouting distance of this marker); Fairchild A-10 Thunderbolt II (within shouting distance of this marker); Myrtle Beach Air Force Base (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Myrtle Beach.

Photographed by Michael Herrick, March 19, 2017

3. Grand Strand Chapter and Unit 354 Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on March 24, 2017. It was originally submitted on March 24, 2017, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 363 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 24, 2017, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.