Camp Shelby in Forrest County, Mississippi — The American South (East South Central)
Combat Wounded Veterans
Military Order of the Purple Heart
| | 1782 1932 | |
Photographed by James Hulse, January 3, 2026
1. Combat Wounded Veterans Marker
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.
Erected by Dept. Of Mississippi 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. 31° 11.882′ N, 89° 13.392′ W. Memorial is in Camp Shelby, Mississippi, in Forrest County. It is at the intersection of Forrest Ave W and Museum Street on Forrest Ave W. The marker is located on the grounds of the Mississippi Armed Forces Museum at Camp Shelby. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 850 Forrest Ave W, Hattiesburg MS 39401, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this memorial is in Mississippi’s Pine Belt. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Deep South, and in the Piney Woods. Globally, it is in North America, a Gulf of Mexico
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: 85th Infantry Division (a few steps from this marker); "Go for Broke" (within shouting distance of this marker); Tribute to Fallen Comrades (within shouting distance of this marker); Ohio 37th Infantry Division (within shouting distance of this marker); Camp Shelby (within shouting distance of this marker); 38th Infantry Division (within shouting distance of this marker); Mobilization Center Shelby (within shouting distance of this marker); 69th Infantry Division (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Camp Shelby.
More about this memorial. The marker and the Mississippi Armed Forces Museum are located at the historic Camp Shelby, an active Mississippi National Guard military installation. The museum is open to the public, but appropriate identification
Photographed by James Hulse, January 3, 2026
2. Combat Wounded Veterans Marker
The view of the marker on the right side of the museum.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2026. It was originally submitted on January 10, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 41 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 13, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
