Near Phoenixville in Chester County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Purple Heart

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., August 31, 2023

1. Purple Heart Marker

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Inscription.
For wounds or death in any action
against an enemy of the United States
as a result of an act of such enemy.

Established by General George Washington on Aug. 7, 1782,
as the Badge of Military Merit for unusual gallantry,
extraordinary fidelity and essential service. Records show
it was awarded only thrice, all in 1783. It was revived
by military regulation on February 22, 1932, during
the Presidency of Herbert Clark Hoover.

Erected by Freedoms Foundation Officers and Trustees.

Topics and series. This memorial is listed in this topic list: Military. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #31 Herbert Hoover, and the Military Order of the Purple Heart series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is February 22, 1932.

Location. 40° 6.235′ N, 75° 28.372′ W. Marker is near Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, in Chester County. Marker is along the Patriots' Path, on the Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge campus. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1601 Valley Forge Road, Phoenixville PA 19460, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Distinguished Flying Cross (here, next to this marker); Silver Star Medal (here, next to this marker); Soldier's/Navy and Marine Corps/Airman's/Coast Guard Medal

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(here, next to this marker); Legion of Merit Medal (here, next to this marker); Air Medal (here, next to this marker); George Washington in Prayer (here, next to this marker); The Dwight David Eisenhower Garden (a few steps from this marker); Memorial Peace Garden (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Phoenixville.

Also see . . . Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge. (Submitted on September 6, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)

Patriots' Path Markers image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., August 31, 2023

2. Patriots' Path Markers

Credits. This page was last revised on October 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 6, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 62 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 6, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.