West Orange in Essex County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Purple Heart Memorial
Combat Wounded Veterans
| | The Military Order of the Purple Heart 1782 - 1932 | |
Dedicated to the recipients of this nation's oldest military decoration
My stone is red for the blood they shed.
The medal I bear is my countrys way
to show they care.
If I could be seen by all mankind
maybe peace will come in my lifetime.
Erected by West Orange Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #376.
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° 46.682′ N, 74° 14.361′ W. Memorial is in West Orange, New Jersey, in Essex County. It is on Main Street north of Lindsley Avenue, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 60 Main St, West Orange NJ 07052, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this memorial is in New Jersey’s North Jersey, in Greater Newark, and in the New York City Metropolitan Area. It is also in the American Northeast and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Korean War Dead Memorial (here, next to this marker); West Orange War Memorial Park (here, next to this marker); Vietnam Memorial (here, next to this marker); Roll of Honor (here, next to this marker); World War II Memorial (a few steps from this marker); U.S. Army M1A1 57mm Anti-Tank Gun (a few steps from this marker); West Orange Police Station (within shouting distance of this marker); Anthony Olef (approx. Ό mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in West Orange.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 4, 2026. It was originally submitted on January 4, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 26 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 4, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
