Gaylord in Otsego County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Purple Heart Memorial

Combat Wounded Veterans

Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, January 2, 2023

1. Purple Heart Memorial Marker

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

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.

Military Order of the Purple Heart
1782 1932

Erected by M.O.P.H. Chapter Robert N. Bradley #1985.

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. 45° 1.631′ N, 84° 40.561′ W. Marker is in Gaylord, Michigan, in Otsego County. Memorial is at the intersection of South Court Avenue and West Main Street (Michigan Route 32), on the right when traveling south on South Court Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 225 West Main Street, Gaylord MI 49735, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Otsego County Veterans Memorial (here, next to this marker); Gaylord Iraqi/Enduring Freedom Memorial (here, next to this marker); Gaylord, Michigan (a few steps from this marker); Elk, Oil and the Environment (within shouting distance of this marker); Kramer's Busy Big Store (within

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shouting distance of this marker); Five Rivers Fountain (within shouting distance of this marker); A.B.C. Comstock Hardware (within shouting distance of this marker); Otsego County (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Gaylord.

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Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, January 2, 2023

2. Purple Heart Memorial

Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, January 2, 2023

3. Purple Heart Memorial

Credits. This page was last revised on January 28, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 28, 2023, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. This page has been viewed 77 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 28, 2023, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.