Oceanport in Monmouth County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

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), October 29, 2022

1. Purple Heart Memorial

Inscription. Dedicated to the recipients of this
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.

We few, we happy few, we band of brothers for he to-day that sheds his blood with me today shall be my brother.

Erected by Department of New Jersey 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° 18.946′ N, 74° 2.132′ W. Marker is in Oceanport, New Jersey, in Monmouth County. Memorial is on Saltzman Avenue (County Road 537) east of Oceanport Way, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 275 Gosselin Ave, Fort Monmouth NJ 07703, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Veterans Memorial (here, next to this marker); This Tree Honors the Memory of E. Frederic Wright (a few steps from this marker); Tribute to Combat Pigeons (within shouting distance of this marker); Fort Monmouth Soldiers and Civilians Memorial

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Greely Field (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); This steam engine rim (approx. ¼ mile away); This light stood (approx. ¼ mile away); Fort Monmouth Memorial (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Oceanport.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), October 29, 2022

2. Purple Heart Memorial

Credits. This page was last revised on November 1, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 1, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 69 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 1, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.