Perth Amboy in Middlesex County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Purple Heart Memorial
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 Chapter #181, 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. 40° 29.983′ N, 74° 16.235′ W. Marker is in Perth Amboy, New Jersey, in Middlesex County. Memorial is on Sadowski Parkway west of Wisteria Street, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 45 Wisteria St, Perth Amboy NJ 08861, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Veterans' War Memorial (a few steps from this marker); The Bluff: Witness to History (within shouting distance of this marker); The Water Highway (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Count Casimir Pulaski (about 400 feet away); Nicolaus Copernicus (about 400 feet away); Perth Amboy, NJ (about 500
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