Central Business District in Cincinnati in Hamilton County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Purple Heart Memorial

Combat Wounded Veterans

— Military Order of the Purple Heart 1782 - 1932 —

Purple Heart Memorial image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), June 26, 2022

1. Purple Heart Memorial

Inscription.
Dedicated to the recipients of the nation's oldest military decoration the Purple Heart

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 Chapters #3620, #31, #156.

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° 5.86′ N, 84° 30.479′ W. Marker is in Cincinnati, Ohio, in Hamilton County. It is in the Central Business District. Memorial is at the intersection of Joe Nuxhall Way and East Freedom Way, on the right when traveling north on Joe Nuxhall Way. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Cincinnati OH 45202, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Findlay Market Opening Day Parade (a few steps from this marker); The Wounded Warrior (a few steps from this marker); Joe Nuxhall (a few steps from this marker); Frank Robinson (within shouting distance of this marker); Ernie Lombardi (within shouting distance

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of this marker); Cincinnati Reds (within shouting distance of this marker); Ted Kluszewski (within shouting distance of this marker); Johnny Lee Bench (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cincinnati.

Veterans Memorial Display image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), June 26, 2022

2. Veterans Memorial Display

Credits. This page was last revised on February 4, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 2, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 96 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 2, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.