Massillon in Stark County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Combat Wounded Veterans Memorial
Photographed by Craig Doda, March 29, 2025
1. Combat Wounded Veterans Memorial Marker
Dedicated to all men & women wounded in all wars
Combit Wounded Veterans
Military Order of the Purple Heart 1782 - 1932
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 DAV Chapter 38; VFW Post 3124; American Legion Post 221; Joan M Walsh & the Citizens of Massillon.
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° 47.752′ N, 81° 31.275′ W. Memorial is in Massillon, Ohio, in Stark County. It is at the intersection of 1st Street Southeast and 5th Street Southwest, on the right when traveling north on 1st Street Southeast. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 108 1st St SE, Massillon OH 44646, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this memorial is in Amish Country and in Greater Cleveland. It is also in the American Midwest. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, and the Northwest Territory.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Stark County Vietnam Veterans Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Donald R. Witmer (1946-2016) (a few steps from this marker); Gold Star Families (a few steps from this
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Photographed by Craig Doda, March 29, 2025
2. Combat Wounded Veterans Memorial
Photographed by Craig Doda, March 29, 2025
3. Combat Wounded Veterans Memorial
Credits. This page was last revised on May 27, 2025. It was originally submitted on May 25, 2025, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 122 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 25, 2025, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
