Atlantic City in Atlantic County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Purple Heart Memorial
Combat Wounded Veterans
— Military Order of the Purple heart 1782 - 1932 —
Dedicated to all men and women 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 Chapter 155 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. 39° 21.119′ N, 74° 27.148′ W. Marker is in Atlantic City, New Jersey, in Atlantic County. Memorial is on South Providence Avenue just north of Atlantic Avenue, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1 S Providence Ave, Atlantic City NJ 08401, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Honor Roll (a few steps from this marker); Civil War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Vietnam War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); POW / MIA Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); 87th Infantry Division Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); Harold Corry
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