Lakeland in Polk County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)

Combat Wounded Veterans

Military Order of the Purple Heart

— 1782-1932 —

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Photographed By Brandon D Cross, March 7, 2022

1. Combat Wounded Veterans Marker

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Dedicated to all men and women
wounded in all our wars

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 The Military Order of the Purple Heart, Harry R. Alexander Memorial Chapter 535.

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. 28° 2.459′ N, 81° 58.007′ W. Marker is in Lakeland, Florida, in Polk County. Memorial can be reached from Lake Beulah Drive, 0.1 miles south of West Lemon Drive when traveling south. The marker is located on the grounds of Veterans Memorial Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 141 Lake Beulah Drive, Lakeland FL 33801, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within

Photographed By Brandon D Cross, March 7, 2022

2. Combat Wounded Veterans Marker

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walking distance of this marker. Private James H. Mills (within shouting distance of this marker); Polk County Confederate Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); The Great African American Generation (within shouting distance of this marker); Pearl Harbor Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); World War II Prisoners of War (within shouting distance of this marker); Women Veterans of World War II (within shouting distance of this marker); Global War on Terrorism Freedom Memorial (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); No Longer the Forgotten War (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lakeland.

Also see . . . Military Order of the Purple Heart. (Submitted on March 13, 2022, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)

Credits. This page was last revised on March 17, 2022. It was originally submitted on March 13, 2022, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 87 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 13, 2022, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.