Toms River in Ocean County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Purple Heart Memorial
Combat Wounded Veterans
— Military Order of the Purple Heart 1782 - 1932 —
Dedicated to the recipients of this nation's oldest military decoration, "The Purple Heart"
They bled for liberty, selflessly serving their country. They are true patriots whose boundless heroism has kept us free.
Erected by Military Order of the Purple Heart, Ocean County Chapter 436.
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° 57.161′ N, 74° 11.597′ W. Marker is in Toms River, New Jersey, in Ocean County. Memorial is at the intersection of Washington Street and Hooper Avenue, on the left when traveling east on Washington Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 206 Washington St, Toms River NJ 08753, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Seabee Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Deceased Veterans Memorial (a few steps from this marker); American Merchant Marine Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Veterans Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Vietnam Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Veterans Memorial
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