Tifton in Tift County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)

Purple Heart Memorial

Combat Wounded Veterans

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, April 19, 2022

1. Purple Heart Memorial

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Dedicated to all men and women
wounded in all our wars.

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 Military Order of the Purple Heart, Department of Georgia, Chapter #694, Tifton, Georgia.

Topics and series. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Military • Patriots & Patriotism. In addition, it is included in the Military Order of the Purple Heart series list.

Location. 31° 27.203′ N, 83° 30.624′ W. Marker is in Tifton, Georgia, in Tift County. Memorial can be reached from Main Street (Love Avenue) (U.S. 41) just north of 1st Street East, on the left when traveling north. Marker is in Tifton Veterans Memorial Plaza. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Tifton GA 31794, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. "Major" Jack L. Woolard (here, next to this marker);

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, April 19, 2022

2. Purple Heart Memorial

Memorial is in front of the wall in Tifton Veterans Memorial Plaza.

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John Larkin Wright, Lieutenant Colonel, USAF (here, next to this marker); William W. Outerbridge, Rear Admiral, USN (here, next to this marker); A.V. "Bubba" Akin (here, next to this marker); Henry Bostick (here, next to this marker); Henry Tift Myers (here, next to this marker); M60A3 Tank (within shouting distance of this marker); The Olympic Torch Paused at this Site (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Tifton.

Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. Tifton Veterans Memorial Plaza

Also see . . . Military Order of the Purple Heart.

The Military Order of the Purple Heart is a congressionally chartered United States war veterans organization. It is unique in that its members are exclusively men and women who have received the Purple Heart award while serving as a member of the U.S. Military. Its mission is "to foster an environment of goodwill and camaraderie among combat wounded veterans, promote patriotism, support necessary legislative initiatives, and most importantly,
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, April 19, 2022

3. Tifton Veterans Memorial Plaza
(Purple Heart Memorial is on the left/east side of the plaza)
provide service to all veterans and their families."

(Submitted on May 12, 2022, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

Veterans Amphitheater image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, April 19, 2022

4. Veterans Amphitheater

Dedicated to Combat Veterans awarded the Purple Heart.
(on west side of Veterans Memorial Plaza)

Credits. This page was last revised on May 13, 2022. It was originally submitted on May 11, 2022, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 51 times since then and 2 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 12, 2022, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.