Larimer in Pittsburgh in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
In Honor Of Our Country's Purple Heart Recipients
"All Gave Some, Some Gave All"
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., September 12, 2021
1. In Honor Of Our Country's Purple Heart Recipients Marker
The Purple Heart is the oldest military decoration in the world in present use and the first American award made available to the common soldier. It was initially created as the Badge of Military Merit by General George Washington in 1782.
The Purple Heart is awarded to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who are wounded by an instrument of war in the hands of the enemy and posthumously to the next of kin in the name of those who are killed in action or die of wounds received in action. It is specifically a combat decoration.
The Military Order of the Purple Heart was formed in 1932 for the protection and mutual interest of all who have received the decoration.
Erected by Veterans Place of Washington Boulevard.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Military. In addition, it is included in the Military Order of the Purple Heart series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1782.
Location. 40° 27.665′ N, 79° 54.387′ W. Marker is in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, in Allegheny County. It is in Larimer. Marker is on Washington Boulevard (Pennsylvania Route 8) south of the Lincoln Avenue overpass, on the right when traveling south. Marker is on the grounds of Veterans Place
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Sidney W. Singer Veterans Service Center (a few steps from this marker); Mary Lou Williams (approx. 0.3 miles away); William "Billy" Strayhorn (approx. 0.3 miles away); Linwood Apartments (approx. 0.4 miles away); Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church (approx. half a mile away); Forbes Road, 1758 (approx. 0.6 miles away); National Negro Opera Company (approx. 0.6 miles away); Westinghouse Gas Wells (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pittsburgh.
Also see . . .
1. History of the Purple Heart Medal. (Submitted on September 16, 2021, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. 8 Things You Need to Know About the Purple Heart Medal (USO). (Submitted on September 16, 2021, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., September 12, 2021
2. In Honor Of Our Country's Purple Heart Recipients Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 16, 2021, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 130 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 16, 2021, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
